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West Ham striker Sakho discusses amazing Liverpool goal

West Ham United striker Diafra Sakho is adamant his stunning goal against Liverpool was no fluke.

Sakho's goal at Manchester United on Saturday was a straightforward header but it was the measured chip over Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet in West Ham's 3-1 victory at Upton Park the week before that made many sit up and take notice.

"Even my team-mates have asked me the same question," he said. "They ask me 'Were you trying to score a goal or was it your lucky day?'

"I admit my first instinct was to cross the ball but I looked up and saw the Liverpool goalkeeper moving forward so I thought, 'why not?'"

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