Alexander Isak scored his long-awaited first Premier League goal for Liverpool, helping the Reds finally break free from a miserable run of defeats with a well-earned win over West Ham United.
Liverpool arrived at the London Stadium under serious pressure after losing nine of their last 12 matches their worst slump in more than 70 years. But Arne Slot made a big call that signaled change: he dropped Mohamed Salah from the league starting lineup for the first time since April 2024. And the team responded.
With Florian Wirtz pulling the strings behind the attackers, Liverpool looked sharper, calmer, and far more dangerous than they’ve been in weeks. Their persistence paid off on the hour mark when Cody Gakpo whipped in a cross that Isak met beautifully, smashing in a half-volley to finally get off the mark in red.
West Ham, flat for most of the game, saw their evening go from bad to worse when Lucas Paquetá talked himself into two yellow cards within seconds both for dissent.
Liverpool wrapped things up in stoppage time, Gakpo finishing coolly to crown a standout performance and deliver a win that will feel like a breath of fresh air for Slot and the fans alike.
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