In a dramatic match at Anfield, Tomáš Souček scored his 40th goal in the English Premier League, enhancing his record for Czech scorers in the league. However, despite his efforts, West Ham United faced a heavy defeat against the reigning champions, Liverpool, with a final score of 5-2. The match saw Liverpool take a commanding lead with three goals by Ekitiké, Van Dijk, and Mac Allister in the first half, setting the stage for a challenging second half for West Ham.

Souček found the net shortly after the second half began, giving West Ham a glimmer of hope as he capitalized on a low cross from fellow former Slavia player Diouf. However, Liverpool responded quickly as Gakpo increased the lead again in the 70th minute. Though West Ham fought back with a goal from Castellanos just five minutes later, their momentum was halted when Liverpool's defender Disasi accidentally diverted a cross into his own net in the 82nd minute, solidifying Liverpool's victory.

With this win, Liverpool has secured its third consecutive victory and is now positioned fifth in the league, maintaining a three-point lead over Chelsea, who are set to play against league leaders Arsenal in the coming days. This match not only highlighted Souček's individual achievements but also underscored West Ham's ongoing struggles throughout the season in the high-stakes environment of the Premier League.