Entering the match, West Ham entered the match determined. They continuously pressured with fast attacks from Jarrod Bowen and Callum Wilson.
Liverpool's goal has been repeatedly placed in a state of alarm due to sharp coordination on the right wing, but Alisson and The Kop's defense have still promptly neutralized.
Right at the time when the home team was playing with the most excitement, Liverpool issued a penalty. In the 60th minute, Cody Gakpo subtly returned the ball back to Alexander Isak, and the Swedish striker fired a dangerous shot into the right corner, opening the score 1-0 for the away team.
After conceding, West Ham were forced to push forward more strongly, but the heat caused them to lose control. Consecutive fouls have caused the Hammers' playing style to be confused, lacking the necessary cohesion to penetrate Liverpool's defense.
The turning point came in the 84th minute, when Paquete was sent off for overreactions, putting West Ham at a disadvantage in terms of numbers.
Seizing the opportunity, Liverpool quickly extinguished the home team's hopes of getting points. In the 90+2 minute, Joe Gomez made an accurate cross into the penalty area for Cody Gakpo to escape, firing a decisive shot, sealing a convincing 2-0 victory for The Kop.
West Ham rose strongly in the final minutes with shots from Bowen and Fullkrug, but they still could not penetrate Liverpool's solid defense.
3 valuable points in London not only help Arne Slot's team improve their position on the rankings, but also send a strong message. Liverpool have truly returned in the race for a ticket to the Champions League this season.
Only 2 points behind the top 4, the "Red Brigade" is giving off great hope right before the acceleration period right before the Christmas holiday.
