Liverpool reclaimed third spot in the Premier League standings after defeating West Ham United 4-0 at the London Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Goals from Daniel Sturridge, Philippe Coutinho (2) and Divock Origi sealed a convincing away victory for The Reds in the capital, as Jurgen Klopp’s side look to qualify for the UEFA Champions League next term by finishing in the top-flight’s top four.
Today’s result means if Liverpool beat already relegated Middlesbrough on the final day of the 2016-17 campaign next Sunday at Anfield, they will guarantee themselves a spot in next season’s European elite competition.
Aside from a thrilling performance inside the Olympic Stadium, Reds fans were particularity delighted to see forward Sturridge get on the scoresheet for the first time since early-January – netting just his seventh goal in all competitions this campaign.
Sturridge opens the scoring at West Ham.
Supporters took to Twitter to praise the England international, and publicise their hope that the 27-year-old remains on Merseyside beyond the summer…
DANIEL STURRIDGE I LOVE YOU MORE THAN MY OWN FATHER
— LFC Fans Corner (@LFCFansCorner) May 14, 2017
Daniel Sturridge should be #LFC player next season. Just get a better medical team.
— Simmy Kaur (@LFCkaur) May 14, 2017
We may not be able to rely on Sturridge most of the time but ultimately he’s a gamechanger.
A £20M fee is pocket money nowadays.
Keep him
— Raj Chohan (@rajsinghchohan) May 14, 2017
Few things I enjoy more than a fully fit Sturridge.
— Viktor Fagerström (@ViktorFagerLFC) May 14, 2017
Sturridge
— salwa (@salwa07x) May 14, 2017
Sturridge showing Origi how to play ST
— Connor (@CJ_Moorcroft) May 14, 2017
Made up for Sturridge! Quality today just wish he could stay fit
— darrel tagoe (@tagoed) May 14, 2017
Sturridge gives us so much when fit he’s at times unplayable such a shame that he’s injured so much. #LFC
— Phil Loves Bacon(@PhilHannon) May 14, 2017
@DaveOCKOP Really hope Sturridge stays. Even with his injury record, he will still contribute to the massive amount of fixtures next season.
— Zaid Shahin (@Dr_ZaidShahin) May 14, 2017
Sturridge is breathing, live and kicking
— Mitch Light (@MitchLight96) May 14, 2017
Hope Sturridge gets a solid pre-season and stays at LFC, the man is pure quality in front of goal.
— Chris Mills (@Chrisjoshmills) May 14, 2017
Sturridge is 100% a top top player. Best striker we have by an absolute mile. Hope he’s fit & firing next season at Anfield. #LFC
— Mike (@MikeRB77) May 14, 2017
Would be crazy if Klopp decides to sell Sturridge in the summer
Best striker in the team by a mile
— Fernando Chow (@FernandoChow1) May 14, 2017