Liverpool ripped the Hammers aside in their very own yard to maneuver eight factors clear on the prime of the Premier League.
The Reds have been dominant towards West Ham from the primary minute, shipped 5 targets previous them and stored a clear sheet. In all equity, they need to have scored extra.
Three targets within the first forty-five minutes meant that Liverpool didn’t must go all within the second half and Slot managed the sport brilliantly.
The Merseysiders added two extra targets within the second forty-five minutes a lot to the delight of the touring supporters.
PG charges the efficiency of Liverpool gamers towards the Hammers:
Protection and Aim Keeper
Alisson – 6.5
The Brazilian worldwide was primarily a spectator within the recreation and was not wanted as Liverpool dominated the ball. Nonetheless, he was nicely overwhelmed when Kudus’s strike hit the submit within the first half.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – 8.5
The England star scored his first purpose of the season from a deflected effort and celebrated in a approach to recommend that he would possibly find yourself staying with the membership. Trent was additionally strong within the defensive third.
Joe Gomez – 6
Gomez didn’t put a foot fallacious within the first half however suffered an harm earlier than the break and Quansah got here in to interchange him. Slot has confirmed that the defender has suffered a hamstring harm and could possibly be out for some time.
Virgil van Dijk – 7
Aside from the harm time effort from the Hammers that he blocked, the Liverpool captain didn’t have a lot to do in a moderately comfy night. Went ahead within the last minutes and even had a shot on course.
Andy Robertson – 5
On the ball, Robertson was unbelievable however within the defensive third, the Scottish worldwide continues to look shaky. He was as soon as once more the weakest hyperlink within the backline and was troubled at instances by Kudus.
Midfield
Ryan Gravenberch – 7
The Dutch midfielder was calm on the ball as per standard and pulled the strings within the heart of the park. Acquired and handed the ball round below little to no stress from the opposition. Subbed off early on within the second half, a much-needed relaxation earlier than the competition towards Manchester United.
Alexis Mac Allister – 8
The World Cup winner was extra lively than Gravenberch within the attacking third. Supplied the large lengthy ball to Luis Diaz that finally led to the second purpose and received possession with a powerful deal with that led to the third purpose for the guests.
Assault
Curtis Jones – 7.5
Began within the No.10 function, however moved round to obtain the ball and was impactful on the evening. Noticed his effort saved by Areola within the first half, however managed to arrange the purpose for Mohamed Salah.
Cody Gakpo – 8
Gakpo ought to have had an early help when his chic by means of move reached Salah, however the Egyptian’s effort was saved by the West Ham goalie. Continued to work had and scored the second purpose of the sport.
Luis Diaz – 8
The Colombian returned to the beginning lineup instead of Darwin Nunez and as soon as once more proved that he’s higher choice within the No. 9 function than the Uruguayan star. Scored the opening purpose of the sport and was menacing from the left as soon as Jota was introduced on for Gakpo within the second half.
Mohamed Salah – 9.5
Scored his seventeenth purpose of the Premier League marketing campaign and bagged two extra unbelievable assists. The one motive Salah isn’t rated an ideal 10 is as a result of he missed 4 huge probabilities and may have gotten a hat-trick. West Ham feared the African famous person, who deservedly earned one other Man of the Match award.
Substitutes
Jarell Quansah – 6
The teenager changed Joe Gomez within the first half. Quansah was troubled within the final two PL appearances towards Fulham and Newcastle, however had a snug time vs the Hammers.
Wataru Endo – 6.5
The Japanese play breaker had solely featured for 23 minutes within the Premier League earlier than final evening. He was brough on Gravenberch and performed for 33 minutes with out a lot stress from the opposition.
Diogo Jota – 7
Jota changed Gakpo within the second half. The Portuguese striker scored the ultimate purpose of the sport. He had two photographs, the primary one was saved by Areola and the second was positioned completely into the online.
Harvey Elliott – 6
Got here on for Curtis Jones within the second half for a runaround.
Kostas Tsimikas – 6
Changed Robertson to see off the final 20 minutes of the competition.
