Liverpool player ratings: Nunez, Van Dijk 8/10 vs. West Ham

Liverpool secured their fifth straight Premier League victory on Sunday as they claimed a 3-1 win over West Ham United at Anfield.

The guests began the sport the brightest as Tomás Soucek got here near placing the Hammers in entrance, just for Alisson to disclaim him with an outstanding save right down to his proper.

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The Reds regarded most threatening on the break, and so it confirmed when Luis Díaz broke down the left flank earlier than taking part in a harmful ball into the field from which Mohamed Salah received and subsequently scored a penalty within the sixteenth minute.

West Ham remained harmful as they regarded to play direct crosses into the penalty space, and so they lastly bought their reward as Jarrod Bowen’s exact header went in off the put up to stage the rating as half-time approached.

Darwin Núñez ought to have reinstated Liverpool’s lead after half-time after blazing an effort astray, however he made no mistake together with his subsequent likelihood as he volleyed dwelling a ball that was performed completely excessive of the defence by Alexis Mac Allister.

Manager Jurgen Klopp was comfortable to see his facet end the sport off within the eighty fifth minute as Virgil van Dijk nodded a nook again into the six-yard field for substitute Diogo Jota to tuck away from shut vary.

Positives

Liverpool remained affected person of their strategy in opposition to a defensive West Ham set-up and created loads of probabilities to present themselves the most effective alternative to win the sport. The Reds additionally defended set items effectively, with some harmful deliveries put in by dead-ball specialist James Ward-Prowse.

Negatives

Liverpool conceded too many probabilities to West Ham and had been finally punished when Bowen’s header was directed previous Alisson. The Reds should guarantee they begin the sport higher, as they may have discovered themselves a objective or two down on one other day.

Manager score (1-10; 10 = greatest)

Jurgen Klopp, 8 — Liverpool’s strategy was extra affected person than regular on this sport, and that noticed a assured Liverpool facet look assured of their strategy. His choice to start out with Nunez was additionally rewarded with a objective at a vital time within the sport.

Player scores

GK Alisson, 8 — Liverpool would have discovered themselves 1-0 down early on however for Alisson’s glorious save in opposition to Soucek, however there was nothing he may do about Bowen’s header. A dependable efficiency that stored his facet within the sport after they wanted him.

DF Andy Robertson, 6 — Worked laborious to help assaults down the left flank, however did not discover his meant goal sufficient together with his crosses into the field. Made a key intervention within the 73rd minute as West Ham regarded to threaten on the break.

DF Virgil van Dijk, 8 — The Liverpool captain loved a bodily battle with West Ham striker Michail Antonio and was dominant in his aerial duels. Organised the defensive position effectively after they began the sport slowly. Assisted Jota’s objective to assist put the sport out of attain.

DF Joël Matip, 7 — Confident on the ball and made the best choice when venturing ahead into superior areas. A robust second half noticed Matip alert, anticipating when direct balls had been about to be performed right into a harmful space.

DF Joe Gomez, 6 — The 26-year-old defended effectively down the best, and he tried to make a distinction going ahead with crosses towards the again put up.

MF Alexis Mac Allister, 7 — The Argentina worldwide dictated play on the base of midfield to set the tempo of the sport, however his second of the match got here with a elegant help for Nunez’s objective on the hour mark.

MF Curtis Jones, 6 — Took care of the ball and helped keep Liverpool’s dominance in possession. Showed his energy when pressed aggressively and had the ball at the back of the online near the break, however was marginally offside.

MF Dominik Szoboszlai, 7 — Always regarded to play progressively and was unfortunate to not end the primary half with an help for Jones after a exact clip to the again put up. Linked up effectively with Salah in Liverpool’s extra affected person attacking phases.

FW Luis Diaz, 6 — The Colombia worldwide challenged his marker immediately however typically discovered himself crowded out by a number of defenders. Usually made the best choice in opposition to a cussed again line.

FW Darwin Nunez 8 — Astute runs in behind stretched the West Ham defence, and it was the Uruguay worldwide’s run that led to Salah successful the penalty for the opening objective. Should have scored together with his strike within the 53rd minute that he blazed astray after some spectacular build-up play from Liverpool, however his well-timed run and medical volley to present Liverpool their lead again greater than made up for it.

FW Mohamed Salah, 7 — A relentless risk in attacking areas and linked effectively with Nunez. Won the penalty for Liverpool’s opener and dispatched it with energy.

Substitutes (gamers launched after 70 minutes get no score)

Ryan Gravenberch (Jones, 77′) N/R — The summer season signing from Bayern Munich began within the Europa League in midweek, however was again on the bench on Sunday.

Cody Gakpo (Nunez, 81′) N/R — Got concerned rapidly when launched with shiny hold-up play. Almost performed in Salah for an opportunity, however put slightly bit an excessive amount of on the move.

Diogo Jota (Diaz, 81′) N/R — Found his approach onto the scoresheet in a matter of minutes as he related with Van Dijk’s flick-on to present Liverpool a two-goal cushion.

Wataru Endo (Mac Allister, 88′) N/R — Brought on to assist see the remainder of the sport out.