Isak scores first goal as Liverpool defeat West Ham in Premier League

Isak scores first goal as Liverpool defeat West Ham in Premier LeagueAlexander Isak scored his maiden goal for Liverpool as the Reds ended their two-game EPL losing streak at West Ham.Published On 30 Nov 2025Liverpool’s record signing Alexander Isak scored his first English Premier League goal for the Reds as the under-pressure football champions snapped a woeful run of form with a much-needed 2-0 win at West Ham United on Sunday.Liverpool had endured their worst spell in over 70 years, losing nine of their previous 12 games, and manager Arne Slot took drastic measures, leaving Mohamed Salah out of his starting lineup for the first time in the Premier League.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Messi, Inter Miami into first MLS Cup final after New York routlist 2 of 3Yamal, Olmo score as Barca recovers to beat Alaves 3-1 in La Ligalist 3 of 3Flamengo beat Palmeiras to win Copa Libertadores titleend of listSalah’s replacement Florian Wirtz looked sharp, though he squandered Liverpool’s best chance of the first half with his tame effort from close range, allowing goalkeeper Alphonse Areola to save.Isak, who had looked short of form and fitness, spurned two opportunities before the break, drawing a fine reaction stop from Areola midway through the half.But the Sweden striker slotted home a Cody Gakpo pullback on the hour mark to give the Reds the lead they marginally deserved and rarely looked like giving up.Liverpool’s cause was helped by Lucas Paqueta, who was bizarrely booked twice for dissent within 60 seconds with less than 10 minutes to play, before Gakpo added a second goal in the 92nd minute to seal the three points.Liverpool’s victory, only their second in eight league games, moved them up to eighth place with 21 points from 13 matches, while West Ham are 17th with 11 points, level with 18th-placed Leeds United.Cody Gakpo, right, scores Liverpool’s second goal against West Ham [Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images]Liverpool’s losing run ended by IsakWest Ham – whose players and fans paid tribute to former captain, coach and manager Billy Bonds, who died aged 79 on Sunday – came into the match after back-to-back home victories and had seemingly turned the corner.