KLOPP GETS MAT FINISH

Joel fires Anfield Euro push

- DARREN LEWIS

THEY’RE coming. Locked and loaded, all guns blazing, Liverpool are thundering down the outside into the top-four places that could yet end up a blanket finish.

This was a cracking win at a ground where Jurgen Klopp’s side were bodied 3-2 last season. West Ham had scored 10 times in their previous three.

But in the chase for Champions League football, Liverpool are coming in hot.

Cody Gakpo wiped out a stunning firsthalf opener from Lucas Paqueta.

Joel Matip then struck in the second half to continue the Reds’ resurgence from midtable. Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a key contributor, shining again in midfield.

The England right-back now has seven assists this season, more than any other player in the Premier League.

For Liverpool it’s now three wins in a row with their next three games at home and ALL of their remaining games eminently winnable.