Liverpool Snatches 2-0 Victory at West Ham as Isak and Gakpo Deliver Late Knockout

Match Summary

Liverpool ended a tricky spell with a valuable 2-0 win at West Ham United on Sunday, collecting three points in the Premier League’s round 13. The goals came from Alexander Isak in the 60th minute and Cody Gakpo in stoppage time (90+2), lifting the Reds after three consecutive defeats across competitions. Liverpool rose to 21 points in eighth, while West Ham remained on 11 in seventeenth.

The game got started at a brisk tempo, with Klopp sticking Mohamed Salah on the bench and leaning on a front line that looked eager to attack. A bright opening featured a dangerous move for Isak after a clever pass, though the shot sailed over the bar and kept the scoreline level for a while longer.

In the 11th minute a deep cross sparked a moment of contact between the keeper and a defender as the ball cleared, forcing the Brazilian shot-stopper to receive treatment before continuing. Liverpool then pressed with intent, and a smart cross into the box prompted a sharp header that narrowly missed, with the keeper equal to the effort.

The guests continued to press as the half wore on, with strong approach play from the wide areas and a series of balls into the box that tested West Ham’s defense. The best moment for Liverpool before the break came when a dangerous ball from the left found Isak in a good position, but a timely intervention kept the scoreline intact.

West Ham created chances too, with a sprint behind the Liverpool back line causing a momentary scare, and a well-worked move ending with a strike that was saved by the visitors’ goalkeeper. The hosts also had appeals for a handball and a couple of tight calls that kept the atmosphere tense heading into the break.

The second half began with more intensity as Liverpool sought a breakthrough. A frantic spell produced a flurry of activity, including further chances for the visitors that were blocked or saved, and a moment of controversy as Gravenberch appeared to be fouled on the edge of the box but nothing was given.

Isak remained a constant threat after the restart, and his persistence paid off in the 60th minute when a well-flighted ball from the left found him in space to finish with precision, giving Liverpool the lead and a spark to their performance. The breakthrough was followed by West Ham’s push to salvage something, but the Reds’ defense held firm and the game remained in their control.

With the clock ticking, Liverpool sealed the deal in stoppage time. A slick move down the left ended with Gakpo delivering a smart cross; Isak’s first-time finish found the net, and the ball slid past Areola to seal the 2-0 win and cap a disciplined away performance.

From then on, West Ham threw bodies forward, but Liverpool’s structure held strong regardless of the numerical pressure. The result confirmed a much-needed return to winning ways for the visitors, while West Ham reflected on a spirited, albeit ultimately futile, battle in front of their home crowd.

In the closing moments, Liverpool’s faith in their game plan was rewarded, and the satisfaction inside the away dressing room was obvious. The day’s drama reminded everyone why football is unpredictable: a game can swing on a single moment, and today that moment belonged to Isak and Gakpo.

Final score: West Ham United 0, Liverpool 2. Liverpool’s win lifts them to 21 points (8th), while West Ham stay on 11 (17th). A red card for Paquetá in the 84th minute narrowed West Ham’s hopes, but the Reds finished with a flourish to send a message that they’re back in business.

And for the record, Salah watched from the bench, perhaps plotting a late cameo next time—because in football, even the sub who sits can steal the show if the script is right. The bench at Anfield has rarely looked this well-stocked, and today it finally paid off with a deserved victory.