Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

Image source, Getty Images

Liverpool stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League to eight points as they thrashed an abject West Ham United at the London Stadium.

Arne Slot's irresistible side had already missed several chances before Luis Diaz gave them the lead with a powerful finish on the half-hour mark.

Cody Gakpo was then the beneficiary of Mohamed Salah's brilliant footwork to add a second after 40 minutes, before the Egyptian inevitably got in on the act himself with a low drive on the stroke of half-time for his 20th goal of a superb season.

Julen Lopetegui's side could not even manage damage limitation as Trent Alexander-Arnold added the fourth after 54 minutes when his long-range effort took a deflection off Max Kilman's head past Alphonse Areola.

The gap in quality was emphasised six minutes from time when Salah bamboozled several West Ham defenders with a brilliant run from inside his own half before setting up substitute Diogo Jota for a typically clinical finish.

Right, let's have a look at Sunday's match reports in more detail, as well as reaction from each game...

We would love to hear your thoughts on Sunday's football or predictions for tonight's three matches, as well where Liverpool's current front three rank in the club's history of attacking talent.

Send us your views via:

• X using #bbcfootball
• WhatsApp on 03301231826
• Or text us at 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply)

And remember to include your name.

Thanks.

There are three more top-flight fixtures this evening.

Click on the links for team news and pre-match stats:

• Aston Villa v Brighton (19:45)
• Ipswich v Chelsea (19:45)
• Man Utd v Newcastle (20:00)

While Liverpool approach the half-way mark of the season in a dominant position, having claimed 14 wins, three draws and one defeat from their opening 18 matches, Nottingham Forest are emerging as serious title challengers.

Nuno Espirito Santo's side, who have played one game more than Liverpool, moved into second place by beating Everton 2-0 at Goodison Park - their 11th win in 19 matches.

Fulham and Bournemouth remain in the hunt for the European places after playing out a 2-2 draw at Craven Cottage, with both sides extending their unbeaten league runs to seven games.

And while rejuvenated Wolves edged another point clear of the relegation places with a 2-2 draw at Tottenham, basement club Southampton fell to a 15th defeat of their campaign at Crystal Palace.

Liverpool's heavy win at West Ham in Sunday's evening kick-off followed a busy day of Premier League action.

Click on the scores below to read the full reports for each match:

• Leicester City 0-2 Man City
• Crystal Palace 2-1 Southampton
• Everton 0-2 Nottm Forest
• Fulham 2-2 Bournemouth
• Tottenham 2-2 Wolves
• West Ham 0-5 Liverpool

Image source, Getty Images

Where does this front three rank in the history of Liverpool attackers? More dangerous than Jurgen Klopp's title-winning team, when Mohamed Salah was partnered with Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane?

It's a question we would love to hear your views on today after Salah, Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz dismantled West Ham at London Stadium last night to move Arne Slot's Liverpool side eight points clear at the top of the Premier League.