Liverpool player ratings vs West Ham with one 8/10 as Reds secure vital win
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Liverpool kept up their challenge for Champions League qualification with a thumping 5-2 win over West Ham United at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. Hugo Ekitike, Virgil van Dijk, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and an Axel Disasi own goal saw the Reds plunder five with Tomas Soucek and Taty Castellanos netting twice in the second half for the Hammers as the hosts won 5-2.The outcome means Arne Slot's squad have extended their run to two losses in 21 matches and have temporarily drawn level on points with fourth-placed Manchester United.
Subbed.Ibrahima Konate - 6Intervened when needed defensively as West Ham looked threatening on the counter-attack but failure to deal with one delivery led to first Hammers goal.Virgil van Dijk - 7Excellent strength to fend off defenders and nod in second and dependable enough at the back, even if some distribution unnecessarily risky.Milos Kerkez - 6Not the most straightforward of afternoons up against Bowen's pace but some deliveries merited better reward and maintained his effort throughout.Ryan Gravenberch - 6Determination and then awareness manufactured the opener but was fortunate with one poor pass in a dangerous defensive position. Click here to activate or add us as a Preferred Source in your Google search settings.Hugo Ekitike got a goal and two assists against West Ham (Image: Getty)Alexis Mac Allister - 7Alternated with Szoboszlai in the number 10 position and magnificent volleyed strike for the third.
Subbed.SubstitutesRio Ngumoha (for Ekitike 77) - 7Required time to get a touch but one impressive run concluded with a save by Hermansen.Jeremie Frimpong (for Gomez 77) - 8Speed immediately troubled West Ham and delivery helped force the fifth goal. Read our Privacy PolicyTrey Nyoni (for Gravenberch 86) - N/AShould have netted his maiden career goal after being set up by Frimpong.