Liverpool extended their undefeated streak and climbed to the second spot in the Premier League standings with a hard-fought 3-1 victory against West Ham at Anfield.
The game saw Mohamed Salah score a penalty to give Jurgen Klopp’s team an early lead. Despite Jarrod Bowen’s equalizer before half-time, Darwin Nunez’s volley in the 60th minute put Liverpool back in the lead.
Diogo Jota, who came off the bench, sealed the victory with a close-range goal late in the game.
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Liverpool’s fifth consecutive win in the Premier League adds to their impressive start this season, keeping them just two points behind the league leaders, Manchester City.
Here are our Liverpool player ratings for the match:
1. Alisson Becker- 7/10: Made a stunning save early in the game.
2. Joe Gomez- 5/10: Struggled with crosses into the box.
3. Joel Matip- 5/10: He had moments where he was caught off-guard by West Ham’s attacks.
4. Virgil van Dijk- 6/10: He was beaten by Bowen for West Ham’s equalizer but provided an assist for Liverpool’s third goal.
Virgil van Dijk’s game by numbers vs. West Ham:
95% pass accuracy
95 touches
76/80 passes completed
11/13 aerial duels won
5/6 long balls completed
5 clearances
2/2 ground duels won
2/2 tackles won
2 key passes
2 big chances created
1 assistWhat a performance. 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/dgX4dBeQEz
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) September 24, 2023
5. Andrew Robertson- 6/10: For his dynamic play on the left flank.
6. Dominik Szoboszlai- 7/10: For a consistently strong performance.
7. Alexis Mac Allister- 8/10 rating: He played deeper than expected but delivered a brilliant assist for the winning goal.
8. Curtis Jones- 6/10: For his hardworking display.
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9. Mohamed Salah- 8/10: For converting a penalty and creating several chances for his side.
10. Darwin Nunez- 7/10 rating: Despite missing a chance, he quickly made amends with a brilliant goal and posed a threat with his runs.
Darwin Nunez’s last 2 games:
⚽🅰️ vs. Lask
⚽ vs. West HamFinding form. 🇺🇾 pic.twitter.com/PYtjevMFby
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) September 24, 2023
11. Luis Diaz- 6/10: Being the quietest of Liverpool’s front three but still displaying glimpses of his potential.
Substitutes:
Ryan Gravenberch- 6/10 rating: Came on for Jones in the 77th minute.
Cody Gakpo- 7/10: Replaced Nunez in the 82nd minute.
Diogo Jota- 7/10 rating: Also came on in the 82nd minute for Diaz, scored a goal, making it unlikely that he’ll be on the bench in the next game.
Wataru Endo-N/A- Came on in the 88th minute for Mac Allister.
