3 moments missed from Liverpool vs West Ham as Cody Gakpo escapes punishment
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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCArne Slot's Liverpool players continued their fine form with a 5-2 win over West Ham at Anfield on Saturday, as the Reds push for a top-four finish in the Premier LeagueCody Gakpo scored for Liverpool on Saturday(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool maintained its positive trajectory with an ultimately convincing triumph over West Ham on Saturday.Hugo Ekitike, Virgil van Dijk, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and an Axel Disasi own goal propelled the Reds to a 5-2 victory at Anfield, with Tomas Soucek and Taty Castellanos responding for the visitors.The outcome means Arne Slot's players are now well-positioned in the race for a top-four finish and have suffered just two defeats in their past 21 matches across all competitions. However, there was much that went unnoticed or flew under the radar during the 90 minutes at Anfield.
Here's what Liverpool.com spotted at Anfield on Saturday...READ MORE: Ex-Liverpool man explains why he wouldn't have liked playing next to Mohamed SalahREAD MORE: Jamie Carragher clarifies Fernando Torres and Hugo Ekitike comparison after Liverpool verdictGomez toldJoe Gomez was the latest to take on the Liverpool right-back challenge and step into the role. That he emerged unscathed will come as an enormous relief to everyone involved.There did, though, seem to be some early difficulties despite the Reds taking a swift lead, with Gomez approaching the touchline for discussions with Arne Slot barely 10 minutes into the match.Considerable arm-waving and animated conversation followed before Gomez returned to action.Perhaps the Liverpool manager was hinting it might be the occasion for the defender to finally find the net; Gomez has famously never scored a goal for Liverpool.Gakpo dangerCody Gakpo experienced a rather eventful day.
His strike was only a third since November and arrived after he had spurned an absolute gift, much to his own dismay and that of the Anfield faithful.Arne Slot's team won on Saturday(Image: Getty Images)Between those moments, the visibly frustrated Dutchman received a booking for tugging a West Ham shirt and subsequently risked a second yellow following a challenge during the closing stages.However, there was an amusing moment in the opening period when Gakpo, unaware he'd been caught offside, took out fellow Netherlands international Crysencio Summerville before protesting his innocence.Considering the threat the West Ham winger posed throughout the match, it perhaps wasn't the worst decision.Kenny participatesSaturday held particular significance as the club's Red Together fixture, showcasing its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.The occasion also marked the launch of the club's new 'Signs of Unity' initiative with Carlsberg, created in partnership with the British Deaf Association.Fans were encouraged to join in singing and signing 'You'll Never Walk Alone' through a special British Sign Language version of the anthem, with Kenny Dalglish amongst those seen taking part.Liverpool FCWest Ham United FCJoe GomezCody GakpoArne Slot