Premier League fans were treated to a terrific afternoon of action on Saturday in the three 3pm kick-offs.
Liverpool hosted West Ham looking to maintain their positive start to 2026, with the Reds chasing Champions League qualification.
As for the Hammers, they travelled to Merseyside knowing defeat would represent a big blow as they fight to avoid relegation.
Brentford went into their clash with Burnley looking to continue their own charge towards Europe.
And spectators at Turf Moor were treated to a classic, with seven goals between the two sides as the Bees stung their opponents late on, while a late VAR check caused drama and controversy.
Another fixture saw Newcastle welcome Everton to St James’ Park, which was another memorable contest.
GB News will now take you through the action.
Liverpool 5-2 West Ham
Liverpool were impressive as they thumped West Ham in Saturday’s Premier League clash
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Liverpool delivered a ruthless, set-piece masterclass at Anfield to overpower West Ham and draw level with fourth-placed Manchester United in the Premier League standings.
Three first-half dead-ball situations effectively decided the contest.
Inside five minutes, Ryan Gravenberch slipped in Hugo Ekitike, who finished sharply at the near post for his 16th of the campaign.
Despite West Ham showing flashes of intent, Virgil van Dijk rose highest to convert Dominik Szoboszlai’s corner, punishing slack marking.
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Alexis Mac Allister then struck a sweet, deflected volley on the stroke of half-time to make it 3-0 and deflate the travelling support.
The visitors responded after the interval, Tomas Soucek converting from El Hadji Malick Diouf’s delivery to spark brief hope.
Cody Gakpo restored Liverpool’s cushion with a deflected effort before Taty Castellanos reduced the arrears again.
Any lingering doubt vanished when Jeremie Frimpong’s cross ricocheted off Axel Disasi for an own goal, sealing a five-star display and lifting Liverpool into fifth.
Newcastle 2-3 Everton
Thierno Barry emerged from the bench to deliver a decisive late blow as Everton shocked Newcastle United at St James’ Park, strengthening their bid for European qualification.
David Moyes had framed the fixture as a defining moment in the run-in, stressing that aspirations of reaching the Europa League or Europa Conference League would require statement victories.
This was precisely that. Everton, who have travelled impressively throughout the campaign, matched Newcastle’s intensity and refused to retreat under pressure.
Thierno Barry emerged from the bench to deliver a decisive late blow as Everton shocked Newcastle United at St James’ Park, strengthening their bid for European qualification
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The contest appeared to be drifting towards a draw when Jacob Murphy struck in the 82nd minute following earlier goals from Beto, Jacob Ramsey and Jarrad Branthwaite.
Yet Everton did not waver. With composure and conviction, they forced one final opening, and Barry reacted quickest inside the area to convert from close range.
The goal sparked jubilant scenes on the away touchline, Moyes celebrating emphatically as his side secured a result that could prove pivotal in the European race.
