Result: West Ham 0 Liverpool 3

Gerard Houllier's side totally dominated the first 15 minutes of the game and were rewarded when Milan Baros, on the field in place of the rested Michael Owen, headed them ahead on 7 minutes.

Two minutes later Steven Gerrard shot through a crowded box from outside the area to double the lead.

A header from Emile Heskey made it 3-0 on 67 minutes after good work from Sami Hyypia.