Liverpool Football Club returned to winning ways with a decisive 2-0 victory over West Ham United in a Premier League encounter held at the London Stadium on Sunday evening. The win marks a crucial step for the Reds as they navigate the current season.
The first half proved to be a tightly contested affair, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut opportunities. Play was largely concentrated in midfield, resulting in a goalless stalemate at the break. Neither side managed to truly threaten their opponent’s goal, setting the stage for a more eventful second half.
Following the restart, Liverpool emerged with renewed attacking impetus. Alexander Isak, making his mark in the Premier League, broke the deadlock in the 60th minute, converting a well-placed cross from close range. The goal injected confidence into the Liverpool side, who began to dictate the tempo of the match.
West Ham, spurred on by their home crowd, attempted to mount a comeback, launching a series of attacks in search of an equalizer. However, Liverpool’s defense remained resolute, thwarting every effort. The home side’s task became even more challenging when Lucas Paqueta received a red card in the 84th minute, reducing West Ham to ten men.
Liverpool capitalized on their numerical advantage, sealing the victory with a second goal in added time. Cody Gakpo found the net with a well-placed shot from inside the penalty area, securing a 2-0 win for the visitors. The absence of Mohamed Salah from the starting lineup, a tactical decision by manager Arne Slot, raised eyebrows among fans. Salah remained an unused substitute throughout the match.
This victory propels Liverpool to eighth place in the Premier League standings with 21 points. West Ham, meanwhile, remain in seventeenth place with 11 points. The win provides a welcome boost for Liverpool as they look to climb further up the table in the coming weeks.
