Liverpool ended their poor run of form with a 2-0 victory over West Ham as Alexander Isak opened the scoring before Cody Gakpo sealed the win in stoppage time
16:29, 30 Nov 2025
Cody Gakpo of Liverpool celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal to make it 2-0 at West Ham
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Liverpool got back to winning ways on Sunday
Liverpool finally put an end to their poor run of form with a much-needed win against West Ham United at the London Stadium.
The Reds, who had lost nine out of their last 12 matches, were in dire need of a positive outcome. Despite having to work hard for it, Alexander Isak's second-half heroics delivered the goods.
The first half saw a marked improvement from Liverpool, even without Mohamed Salah on the pitch after he was benched. They came close to scoring several times but the score remained nil-nil at half-time.
Alexander Isak of Liverpool celebrates with his team-mates
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Liverpool beat West Ham 2-0 at the London Stadium(Image: 2025 Izzy Poles - AMA)
West Ham ramped up the pressure in the second half, but it was Liverpool who broke the deadlock with Isak finding the back of the net from the centre of the box.
West Ham regained control towards the end of the match but found themselves a man down when Lucas Paqueta foolishly earned himself a second yellow card shortly after his first booking.
Liverpool then doubled their lead in extra time, with Cody Gakpo firing home from close range to secure the victory, reports the Express.
Arne Slot - Alexander Isak
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Daily Star Sport have rated their performance
Here's how Daily Star Sport rated the Liverpool players following today's win....
Alisson Becker, 6 - Took a heavy knock in the first half but managed to carry on. Had little else to do as West Ham posed minimal threat to his goal despite their late surge.
Joe Gomez, 7 - Kept things calm on the right flank, providing a solid defence and supporting his attacking team-mates when needed.
Ibrahima Konate, 6 - Despite some early sloppy passing, he stepped up to thwart several attacking moves.
Virgil van Dijk, 6 - Performed his defensive duties well, contributing to a clean sheet. He also tried to push Liverpool forward with some long-range diagonal passes.
Milos Kerkez, 6 - Provided energy down the left side, supporting in attack while also making key defensive contributions.
Ryan Gravenberch, 6 - Had a solid game, using his direct running and range of passing to advance Liverpool up the pitch. Showed confidence in midfield.
Alexis Mac Allister, 6 - Worked hard to control the midfield but was occasionally let down by a lack of mobility.
Dominik Szoboszlai, 7 - Impacted the game both with and without the ball, pressuring West Ham's defenders and creating opportunities with some excellent passes. Played a significant role in Liverpool's second goal.
Florian Wirtz, 8 - The standout player for much of the match, working tirelessly to create opportunities in the final third. Unlucky not to score just before half-time. A marked improvement from him.
Cody Gakpo, 8 - Started off at a leisurely pace but gradually found his rhythm. Crafted chances with some smart lay-offs inside the box. Assisted Isak's goal with a neat cut-back and doubled Liverpool's lead in stoppage time.
Alexander Isak, 8 - Positioned himself perfectly to net a first-time finish, putting Liverpool in the lead. Took his chance well and will be looking to gain some much-needed confidence from this.
Hugo Ekitike, 6 - Showed energy when he came on but couldn't manage to score.
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Curtis Jones, 6 - Given the responsibility of maintaining the lead and performed his role adequately.
Andy Robertson, n/a - A last-minute substitution.