Liverpool 3-0 West Ham United

West Ham United's hopes of avoiding the drop were dealt a blow after defeat at Liverpool.

Liverpool kept their faint Champions League qualification hopes alive and left the Hammers with three matches to secure their top-flight survival.

Former West Ham midfielder Yossi Benayoun and David Ngog gave the hosts a 2-0 lead in a low-key first half and goalkeeper Robert Green's unfortunate own goal finished off his side.

However, both teams still have a great deal to do to achieve their aims as Liverpool are still five points adrift of fourth place while West Ham are only three above the drop zone.