Let us take a look at the Player Ratings for Liverpool’s crucial match against West Ham at Anfield in the Premier League.
Liverpool pulled another comeback in the Premier League after last week’s win against Sheffield United. This time, it was David Moyes’ sturdy West Ham. However, Jurgen Klopp’s unbalanced side beat the Hammers 2-1 in a tough battle in the Premier League.
West Ham soared in full confidence following their draws against Tottenham and Manchester City. Nevertheless, they grabbed on to the opportunity provided by Joe Gomez. The Spanish international Pablo Fornals made not mistake to ping it past Alisson early in the 10th minute of the match.
Moyes’ men looked comfortable with their lead, though, Liverpool could not give up this easy. Arthur Masuaku clipped Mohamed Salah in the penalty box to offer the Reds a spot-kick in the 42nd minute. Although some controversial comments indicated his dive, the Egypt international could not take a chance to miss the golden opportunity.
And yet again, Klopp’s clever changes in the second half made it possible for Liverpool to snap the win. Diogo Jota came off the bench along with Xherdan Shaqiri in the 70th minute. The duo combined to create a stunning goal from the Portugal international who slots it past Lukasz Fabianski.
Additionally, Jota’s attempt before Liverpool’s winning goal was disallowed by VAR. Nonetheless, for now, the Reds move on to the top of the table with 16 points in seven games.
Player ratings
Liverpool: Alisson (6), Gomez (6), Phillips (5), Alexander-Arnold (7), Robertson (6), Henderson (8), Jones (7), Wijnaldum (8), Salah (5), Mane (6), Firmino (5).
Bench: Milner (6), Jota (9), Shaqiri (8).
West Ham: Fabianski (5), Balbuena (7), Ogbonna (7), Creswell (7), Coufal (6), Masuaku (4), Soucek (4), Rice (6), Bowen (4), Fornals (8), Haller (5).
Bench: Yarmolenko (6), Benrahma (6), Lanzini (6).
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