Defeating West Ham, Liverpool ended a series of gloomy days

(Dan Tri) - Thanks to goals from Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo, Liverpool beat West Ham 2-0 to relieve pressure and end the disappointing streak of recent matches.

Liverpool continued to assert their dominance over West Ham United with a 2-0 victory in round 13 of the 2025-26 Premier League on the night of November 30, marking their 15th win in the last 19 encounters. These three valuable points not only helped The Kop end a streak of three consecutive defeats but also temporarily ended the team's poor form.

The atmosphere at the London Stadium was somber following the tragic news of the passing of the legendary Billy Bonds. However, after a solemn moment of silence, the game quickly returned to its usual pace. Despite a bleak few weeks, Liverpool started the game with determination and soon created a dangerous chance when big-money signing Alexander Isak's shot forced goalkeeper Alphonse Areola to save.

West Ham fought back fiercely against Liverpool's pressure (Photo: Getty).

Without Mohamed Salah in the starting lineup, Liverpool's attack lacked sharpness, but they still created a golden opportunity before the break. In the 39th minute, Virgil van Dijk's attack confused the West Ham defense, opening up an opportunity for Florian Wirtz. However, the German midfielder's gentle finish could not beat Areola.

Isak endured a difficult time since moving to Merseyside, but the Swede finally eased the pressure by opening the scoring early in the second half after a cross from Cody Gakpo.

Isak celebrates after opening the scoring (Photo: Getty).

West Ham, on the other hand, rarely posed a real threat. Coach Nuno Espirito Santo's decision to replace one striker with another angered many home fans, especially when they were expecting a more aggressive attack. West Ham's hopes of getting a point ended in the 84th minute when Lucas Paqueta received two consecutive yellow cards for overreacting.

On a day when Liverpool regained their spirit, Arne Slot's team closed out the match with Gakpo's goal in injury time to seal a 2-0 win. Despite the defeat, West Ham are still outside the "red light" group, but signs of instability will certainly make them worried before the midweek match.

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