Hat-Trick By Suarez Puts Liverpool Over West Bromwich

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West Bromwich Albion travelled to Liverpool for what turned into a rather one-sided affair.  Luis Suarez scored two goals in the first-half to give Liverpool an early lead.  First Suarez nutmegged Jonas Olsson in the box for a clear shot that he placed inside the far post(12').  Minutes later Suarez scored again when a cross from Aly Cissokho was perfectly headed to the upper 90° from outside the box (17').

Liverpool completely dominated the first-half and could have stretched the lead further, but Sturridge and Henderson could not quite get the right touch.  Liverpool carried the momentum into the second-half and Suarez completed his hat-trick with another header finish.  Gerrard delivered the cross on a free-kick and picked out Suarez at the near-post for his third goal of the match (55').

West Bromwich got one back when a penalty was awarded following a foul by either Lucas or Cissokho in the box.  The two converged on Billy Jones in the box and the sideline official called the foul.  James Morrison finished from the spot, but it would be West Brom's only goal (66').

Daniel Sturridge did finally manage to score despite his previous misfortunes.  From twenty yards out, Sturridge was able to chip the shot over the keeper and under the crossbar for the final Liverpool goal (77').  West Brom keeper Boaz Myhill was not really off his line, but the shot was placed perfectly to stay out of his reach.

Liverpool remain in second place, two points behind Arsenal who also won today against Crystal Palace.  Next week Arsenal will host Liverpool and Crystal Palace will host West Bromwich.  Liverpool have a chance to take first place, but Arsenal will be looking to extend their lead in the table.