Source: Eurosport
Gerrard sinks Hammers
Steven Gerrard scored twice against West Ham as Liverpool cruised to a 3-0 win to move top of the Barclays Premier League and keep alive their slim title hopes
The 28-year-old's goals at Upton Park took him to 23 for the season, with Ryan Babel adding a late third to seal the win.
Liverpool's hopes this season have been built on the firepower of Fernando Torres and Gerrard - and the pair combined after 76 seconds for the opener.
Torres received the ball in midfield and picked out Gerrard, who rounded Robert Green and finished into an empty net.
The Reds doubled their lead when Luis Boa Morte fouled Torres and Gerrard`s resulting spot-kick was saved by Green but the England midfielder hit home the rebound.
The visitors added a third through Babel with five minutes remaining. Dirk Kuyt crossed for his fellow Dutchman, Green saved the initial header but the rebound was tapped home.
