Liverpool's long-awaited victory at West Ham has brought an end to their dismal six-game winningless streak, with Alexander Isak finally breaking his duck for the club in a 2-1 triumph over the Hammers. The Swedes' first league goal for Liverpool was a stunning solo effort from Isak, who picked up his fifth start of the season after making just five appearances previously.
Jurgen Klopp's team had to wait until the hour mark to break the deadlock, however, as Alexander Isak waited 21 minutes into his fifth appearance to net his first league goal for the club. The equalizer came courtesy of a slick Isak move, which he set up with a cutback from Cody Gakpo before firing it past Alphonse Areola.
The victory marked Liverpool's second league win in 71 days and provided a much-needed boost to their morale, which had been sagging after six defeats in their last seven games. The Reds' long-term problem was exposed as they struggled to find form with the unorthodox 4-2-3-1 shape, but Klopp finally got it right.
Gakpo scored a late winner from a smart swivel, and his partnership with Isak is slowly starting to build. Wirtz also showed flashes of industry without scoring or providing an assist in his first Premier League appearance since moving from Bayer Leverkusen. But the key man was Isak, who has now finally repaid his massive £135m transfer fee.
For West Ham, this defeat marked a return to their usual form, with only solid performances from their backline keeping them ahead at times. However, it was not enough as the visitors pulled away in the end. Lucas Paquetá's dismissal after picking up two yellow cards for dissent meant that the Hammers were left to field 10 men against the Reds.
Liverpool will celebrate this win, but they know there is still work to be done. They have a lot of new signings to bed in and adapt to their new shape. But today, at least, it was enough to bring an end to their drought and restore some confidence.
Jurgen Klopp's team had to wait until the hour mark to break the deadlock, however, as Alexander Isak waited 21 minutes into his fifth appearance to net his first league goal for the club. The equalizer came courtesy of a slick Isak move, which he set up with a cutback from Cody Gakpo before firing it past Alphonse Areola.
The victory marked Liverpool's second league win in 71 days and provided a much-needed boost to their morale, which had been sagging after six defeats in their last seven games. The Reds' long-term problem was exposed as they struggled to find form with the unorthodox 4-2-3-1 shape, but Klopp finally got it right.
Gakpo scored a late winner from a smart swivel, and his partnership with Isak is slowly starting to build. Wirtz also showed flashes of industry without scoring or providing an assist in his first Premier League appearance since moving from Bayer Leverkusen. But the key man was Isak, who has now finally repaid his massive £135m transfer fee.
For West Ham, this defeat marked a return to their usual form, with only solid performances from their backline keeping them ahead at times. However, it was not enough as the visitors pulled away in the end. Lucas Paquetá's dismissal after picking up two yellow cards for dissent meant that the Hammers were left to field 10 men against the Reds.
Liverpool will celebrate this win, but they know there is still work to be done. They have a lot of new signings to bed in and adapt to their new shape. But today, at least, it was enough to bring an end to their drought and restore some confidence.
I mean, it's been ages since they won, right? 6 games, can you even believe it? But Isak, man... what a player! He was like a superstar out there 
. And Gakpo, too - his swivel move was pure magic 
. I'm loving this new partnership between them, it's like they're unstoppable! 
And Klopp, he must've been going crazy, trying to figure out the right formation and stuff... but finally got it right, yeah? 
Now, let's see if they can keep it up...
finally, Liverpool's season has started showing some life after that 6-game winless streak 
. I think Klopp got his tactics right with the 4-2-3-1 shape, but he needs to work on consistency now 
. Gakpo and Isak are a great partnership, they need to keep this momentum going 
. And yeah, £135m for Isak was a big risk, but I think it's finally paying off 
. West Ham were solid in defense, but couldn't match Liverpool's intensity on the counter 
. It's not about the wins, but how they win and what they learn from these defeats 
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. The big question now is who's gonna start up front for Liverpool, Isak or Salah? And can they keep this form going until the end of the season? 
We'll have to wait and see, but I'm hyped for what's coming next 
️. Alexander Isak is a lifesaver, breaking his duck with that sick solo goal 
. The 4-2-3-1 shape was looking all wonky, but Jurgen Klopp got it sorted in the end 
. Cody Gakpo's partnership with Isak is starting to pay off too 
. And can we talk about Wirtz' debut? Solid performance from him 
. The Hammers did well to keep them at bay for most of the game, but in the end, their defense was breached 
. Lucas Paquetá's red card was a turning point, though 
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️. Liverpool have some big signings to sort out and adapt to their new shape 
The 4-2-3-1 shape might just work, but Klopp needs to iron out those kinks ASAP 
️ Gakpo's partnership with Isak could be a game changer 
And let's not forget Wirtz showed some promise too 
Only problem is, Liverpool can't afford to get complacent 
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it was a stunning solo effort that showcased his skills 
, finally breaking that losing streak 
and Isak is living his best life 
after scoring that stunning solo goal 
but they bailed out in style 
, and I love how he set up that equalizer with Gakpo's cutback 
. Klopp gets it right when he figures out the 4-2-3-1 shape 
Isak's goal was insane! I've been following this match for ages, and to see him finally break his duck like that is a huge relief for the Reds. They needed a win so badly after all those losses, and Klopp got it right just when they needed it most. Gakpo's partnership with Isak is starting to look promising, and I'm excited to see how it develops! 
they've been having a wild ride like 6 straight games without a win 
their expected possession percentage was like 45% 
and now it's back up to 60% 
but they just couldn't keep up with the Reds' attack 
and Lucas' team has been looking strong lately 
Alexander Isak is literally the man! 
I need some more info on why Klopp's tactics change actually made a difference 
wirtz looked decent too but you can tell isak's the one they're counting on now 
and Gakpo's partnership with Isak is building momentum 
can't wait to see more of those two on the pitch together