Liverpool extends lead, Nottingham Forest into second in Premier League

LONDON, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- Liverpool continued its exceptional season and strengthened its lead at the top of the Premier League with a 5-0 win away to West Ham United on Sunday.

Luis Diaz opened the scoring on the half-hour after an attempted pass bounced back to him, allowing him to drive into the area and score from 12 meters out.

Mohammed Kudus hit the post for West Ham minutes later, but Liverpool d