"Hugo Ekitike, Virgil van Dijk and Alexis Mac Allister scored from first-half corners, becoming only the second team in the Premier League's history after Manchester United in 2016 to do so."
"At the turn of the year Arne Slot's side had the worst record in terms of set-piece balance the difference between the number scored and conceded leading to sacking of coach Aaron Briggs. Since New Year's Day they have scored nine and conceded three, the best form of any top-flight team in that period."
Liverpool achieved a 5-2 victory over West Ham, with Hugo Ekitike, Virgil van Dijk, and Alexis Mac Allister scoring from first-half corners. This made Liverpool only the second Premier League team after Manchester United in 2016 to score three goals from corners in a single half. Cody Gakpo added a league goal after eight matches without one, and Axel Disasi sealed the win. Liverpool moved level with fourth-placed Manchester United while reducing their goal difference disadvantage to one goal. The victory highlighted Liverpool's dramatic transformation in set-piece performance under manager Arne Slot, who replaced set-piece coach Aaron Briggs at the turn of the year. Since New Year's Day, Liverpool has scored nine set-piece goals while conceding only three, the best record among top-flight teams during that period.
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