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Graeme Souness has questioned Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold after his starring role in the Reds’ win over West Ham on Saturday evening.

Alexander-Arnold laid on the assist for Sadio Mane’s goal in the first-half, which proved enough for Jurgen Klopp’s side to claim all three points against the Hammers.

The win also ensured that Liverpool have kept up the pressure on Premier League leaders Manchester City, who are now only three points clear of Klopp’s side.

But without crucial interventions from Alexander-Arnold at both ends of the pitch, the Reds may have instead lost ground in the race for the title after what was a lacklustre performance from the hosts.

The first moment of brilliance from Alexander-Arnold came just before the half-hour mark when he set Mane up to score.

Alexander-Arnold chested a pass from Naby Keita down before letting the ball bounce and hitting it on the half-volley into the six-yard box.

The ball was perfect for Mane, making a late dart away from his marker to tap in from close range, which was enough for Liverpool to win.

At first, it looked like the perfect pass, but former Reds legend Souness questioned whether it was actually meant to be a shot.

“The technique would suggest he’s going for goal,” Souness told Sky Sports.

“He’s such a wonderful striker of the ball but I think his technique is slightly out and he ends up punching it into the ground. I think he was aiming for that side netting.