Set-piece masters! Liverpool rewrite Premier League history in this category

The Matchday 28 clash of the English Premier League between Liverpool and West Ham at Anfield delivered a truly rare statistical feat. The hosts put on a phenomenal display of set-piece prowess, netting three goals from corner routines before the halftime whistle.

Details: According to Opta, with this flurry of set-piece goals, Liverpool became only the second team in Premier League history to score three times from corners in the opening half.

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The Merseysiders matched an achievement previously thought to be unique to Manchester United. The “Red Devils” were the only side to have pulled off this trick, back in September 2016 against Leicester.

As a result, the teams went into the break with Liverpool leading 3-0.

Reminder: Liverpool have made a decision regarding the future of their goalkeeper Alisson.