Fulham will try to make it three straight wins and keep pace in the European race on Wednesday, when they host relegation-threatened West Ham at Craven Cottage.

Arne Slot's side scored early and often as they beat West Ham in an open, entertaining game.

A 5-2 scoreline told half the story on an afternoon when momentum swung wildly between both sides. Liverpool had raced into a 3-0 first-half lead but showed concerning vulnerability in defence all game, and were ultimately grateful to a late Axel Disasi own goal to settle their nerves.

Fulham, hunting for a third straight win but without nine-goal winger Harry Wilson due to an ankle injury, looked to Josh King for inspiration and twice the teenager was denied by last-ditch interceptions from Axel Disasi and Tomas Soucek.

West Ham take three hard-earned points, mainly thanks to their performance in the second half when they came out with more determination and found the goal that made the difference. The visitors managed their lead well in the closing minutes and secured a win that brings them closer to moving out of the Premier League relegation zone.

Despite the scoreline, there were positives to the attacking play - but old problems from deadball situations returned to haunt West Ham

The win takes the Merseysiders up to fifth, level on 48 points with fourth-placed Manchester United, who play on Sunday.

Liverpool moved up to fifth in the table after running out 5-2 winners against West Ham in a thrilling Premier League contest at Anfield. Hugo Ekitike, Virgil van Dijk and Alexis Mac Allister put Arne Slot’s side in a commanding position going into half time, only for Tomas Soucek to pull one back shortly after the break.