LONDON -- Credit where it's due, Julen Lopetegui did at least try something different in the hope it might stop Mohamed Salah. West Ham approached the planet's best player on current form with at least a best guess at what might be required. They had their plan. It did nothing to stop the repeated punches to the face.

Arne Slot's Liverpool raced into a comprehensive half-time lead against West Ham before finishing the job after the break at the London Stadium