EPL: Liverpool Beats 10-Man West Ham 2-0 - Isak and Gakpo Secure Win

Liverpool beats 10-man West Ham, moves into top half

Liverpool ended their three-game losing streak with a 2-0 win over West Ham, thanks to goals from Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo. Arne Slot's side moves back into the top half of the Premier League table.

The win was sealed in stoppage time when Cody Gakpo scored a late goal, slamming the ball home from close range...

Liverpool's recent struggles continued until they faced West Ham, a match they were expected to win. They started strongly, with Alexander Isak's impressive acrobatic effort forcing a stunning save from Alphonse Areola.

Isak finally broke his goal drought, scoring his first Premier League goal for Liverpool on the hour mark. Cody Gakpo sealed the win with a late goal, securing a 2-0 victory and ending Liverpool's nine-match losing streak in 12 games.

This win provides relief for manager Arne Slot, who has faced intense pressure following Liverpool's poor run. Slot dropped Mohamed Salah to the bench, opting for Isak and Florian Wirtz, who impressed with his performance.

Liverpool's attack seemed a bit off without Mohamed Salah, but they created a great chance just before halftime. Virgil van Dijk's long ball forward caused chaos in West Ham's defense, and Florian Wirtz was presented with a scoring opportunity. Unfortunately, his effort was tame, and Alphonse Areola easily gathered the ball.

Alexander Isak finally broke his goal drought, scoring his first Premier League goal for Liverpool in their 2-0 win over West Ham. The Swedish striker, who had struggled with form and fitness, was left unmarked in the box and coolly side-footed the ball into the bottom corner after Cody Gakpo's pull-back.

Isak's goal was a welcome relief for Liverpool, who had been struggling with their form. Despite Isak's efforts, West Ham never really threatened in the final third. Nuno Espírito Santo's decision to change striker for striker disappointed the London Stadium faithful, who felt he should've introduced a second player up top.

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West Ham's chances of a comeback were crushed when Lucas Paquetá received a second yellow card for dissent, leaving his team down to 10 men. This sparked celebrations for Arne Slot's side, who moved back into the top half of the table.

The win was sealed in stoppage time when Cody Gakpo scored a late goal, slamming the ball home from close range. The goal ended the game as a contest, with Liverpool securing a 2-0 victory and much-needed relief from their recent struggles.

West Ham's position in the league table might look relatively safe for now, but they're certainly keeping a nervous eye on the teams around them, especially with crucial midweek fixtures looming. Despite their recent struggles, they're still outside the bottom three, largely due to other teams' shortcomings. However, they can't afford to get complacent, as one bad result could quickly change their fortunes.