
West Ham United – Liverpool FC: 0–2
Liverpool powered past West Ham with a clinical second-half display at the London Stadium. After a goalless first half, Alexander Isak opened the scoring in the 60th minute, finishing off a setup from Cody Gakpo. The hosts went down to 10 men late on as Lucas Paqueta saw red with a second booking. Gakpo sealed the win in stoppage time with a strike assisted by Joe Gomez. West Ham failed to register a single shot on target, while Liverpool made the most of their 56% possession.
Key player: Cody Gakpo (Liverpool FC)
Instrumental in Liverpool’s 2-0 victory, Gakpo turned provider and finisher when it mattered most.
He set up Alexander Isak to open the scoring in the 60th minute with a smart assist.
Then, deep in stoppage time, he sealed all three points with a goal of his own, finishing a move sparked by Joe Gomez.
Gakpo’s composure and contribution on both ends of the scoring plays were the difference-makers in a tightly contested affair.
Liverpool demonstrated maturity and efficiency in overcoming a solid West Ham side. With Gakpo shining in attack and Alisson anchoring the defense, the Reds kept their momentum alive with a well-earned away victory.