Liverpool player ratings vs West Ham: Gakpo shines with three 8/10s as Reds finally win

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15:58, Sun, Nov 30, 2025 Updated: 16:02, Sun, Nov 30, 2025 Alexander Isak opened the scoring before Cody Gakpo doubled Liverpool's lead (Image: GETTY)Liverpool ended their dire run of form with a much-needed victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium. They were made to work hard for all three points but Alexander Isak's heroics in the second half gave them exactly what they needed.It was a much-improved display from Liverpool in the first half, with Mohamed Salah not involved after being dropped to the bench.

West Ham began to pile on the pressure in the second half but it was Liverpool who found a breakthrough with Isak scoring from the centre of the box.The hosts regained the upper hand in the closing stages but were reduced in numbers when Lucas Paqueta brainlessly talked himself into a second booking, just moments after being cautioned for a foul. Liverpool, meanwhile, doubled their lead in stoppage time with Cody Gakpo smashing home from close range to make sure of the result.Express Sport rates and slates the Liverpool players following today's win...

Had a big hand in Liverpool's second goal.Florian Wirtz - 8The best player for the most part, working hard to make things happen in the final third. Got the assist for Isak's goal with a nice cut-back and doubled Liverpool's lead in stoppage time.Alexander Isak - 8Got himself in the right place to bury a first-time finish and put Liverpool ahead.