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West Ham 0 – 2 Liverpool – PL Player Ratings

The Premier League’s return after a horrific defeat to PSV at Anfield in midweek, saw the Hammers host the reigning champions as they struggled to get out of the worst run of form in decades.

The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.

Alisson Becker – 7.0

The giant Brazilian stopper was completely untroubled in the first half, as the hosts had no shots that weren’t blocked.

After the restart, the Reds’ world-class keeper was again rarely tested and performed all duties with assurance.

Joe Gomez – 8.0

The England fullback was steady and progressive as he brought a far better reliability to that role in a good first half

After the break, the veteran defender played a key role in the opening goal and delivered good passes from deep. Added an assist to cement a very fine game.

Milos Kerkez – 7.0

The Georgian international was more progressive and gave good width on the left in a solid first half.

After the intermission, the young full-back was again a decent outlet as the Reds looked to stretch the pitch.

Subbed – 85 mins

Ibrahima Konat̩ Р7.0

The French international defender was steady and composed as the backline batted the ball away in a comfortable first-half showing.

In the second period, the former RB Leipzig man was again alert to dangers and competed well in all duels.

Virgil van Dijk – 7.0

The captain and leader of this team was commanding and authoritative as the

After the intermission, the former Celtic giant was able to marshal the backline to victory.

Dominik Szoboszlai – 7.0

The Hungarian skipper was energetic and always looking to combine with those around him.

When the match resumed, the former RB Leipzig man gave power and control in equal measures.

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Ryan Gravenberch – 7.0

The Dutch midfielder was decent and energetic as he covered space and cut passing lanes.

After the half-time break, the former Ajax prodigy made sure to be a conduit from the rearguard and alleviate the pressure.

Alexis Mac Allister – 7.0

The Argentina international was controlled and available to the ball, as he arrived to progress quickly through the lines.

After the break, the 2023 summer signing was again a solid entity as the away side looked to control all areas of the pitch.

Florian Wirtz – 9.0

The German attacker was able to find space and be the creative fulcrum for the visitors as he looked very confident with the ball.

In the second half, the world-class technician was able to bring the initial stages of the opening goal as he created, in a well-rounded performance.

Subbed – 75 mins

Man of the Match

Alexander Isak – 7.0

The Sweden attacker was lively and available to the ball in a good first half

After the break, the former Newcastle striker was the man on the spot, as he opened the scoring with a clinical finish.

Subbed – 68 mins

Cody Gakpo – 8.0

The Dutch wide man was steady and productive around the box as he started to build a relationship with Kerkez outside him.

In the second 45 minutes, the former PSV man was able to deliver the assist for the opening goal as he again showed better familiarity with the new assets. Was smart and quick to add I goal to close the game.

Substitutions;

Hugo Ekitike – 6.0 (on 68)

Came on to give fresh legs.

Curtis Jones – 6.0 (on 75)

Came on to offer different levels of control.

Andy Robertson – 5.0 (on 85)

Came on.

The Manager;

Arne Slot – 8.0

The Dutch head coach was a little more inventive in his approach as he chose to replace Mohamed Salah with Florian Wirtz.

The substitutions were reactive and brought energy when it was needed.

Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction;

West Ham 3 – 1 Liverpool

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