Liverpool vs West Ham United LIVE - latest score, Ekitike, Van Dijk, Mac Allister, Gakpo on target

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Liverpool 4-1 West Ham United (Gakpo)Is that it?16:28Richard GarnettCorner to LiverpoolIt's set pieces where the Reds have found joy today.16:25Richard GarnettSalah goes closeAt the other end, Salah gets the ball outside the box, amd cuts inside to get a shot off.He eventually does, but it's well over the bar.16:24Richard GarnettChance for West HamAfter some build up play, the balls drops for Fernandes on the edge of the Liverpool box, but his bouncing shot is held by Alisson.16:22Richard GarnettNervy timesTension in Anfield is rising as Liverpool mess about with the ball at the back too much.It's eventually given away on the edge of his own box by Konate, but only after Van Dijk had played his teammates into trouble.Liverpool then successfully defend a corner.It's end to end stuff and it's far from comfortale for the hosts.16:17Richard GarnettHammers rejuvinatedThat goal from Soucek has got West Ham's tails up. Wrong decision.16:11Richard GarnettHammers' responseThat was just the start to the second half Liverpool didn't need, but based on the first half I'm not that surprised.Malick Diouf gets around the back and fires a ball across the box and Soucek slides in to smash it past Alisson.Consider that a major warning for Liverpool that this game is not over.16:09Richard GarnettGoal standsNot sure what the officials were checking but the goal stands and West Ham have started a fightback.16:08Richard GarnettGOAL!

Liverpool 3-1 West Ham United (Soucek)Here we go...16:04Ian DoyleUnderway againFernandes gets us going.16:04Richard GarnettSecond half underwayThe players are back out and we're underway.Liverpool attacking the Anfield Road End.15:54KEY EVENTHalf-time ratingsAlisson Becker 6Escaped when stupidly hitting pass at the nearby Bowen but alert to keep out Konate deflection first half.Joe Gomez 7Hands full with the tricky Summerville but still able to probe forward occasionally.Ibrahima Konate 7Stepped in when required defensively as West Ham looked dangerous on the counter-attack.Virgil van Dijk 7Good strength to hold off defenders and head in second goal and solid enough at the back.Milos Kerkez 6Not the most comfortable of afternoons up against the speed of Bowen but some crosses deserved better reward.Ryan Gravenberch 6Persistence and then perception created the opener but got away with one poor pass in dangerous defensive area.Alexis Mac Allister 7Rotated with Szoboszlai in the number 10 role and superb volleyed finish for the third.Mohamed Salah 6Didn’t shirk the physical challenge up against Diouf but more promise than end product first half.Dominik Szoboszlai 7Consistently dangerous corner deliveries led to second goal and lots of energy in midfield.Cody Gakpo 6Plenty of effort and provided balance down left, although best work before break was helping out at the back.Hugo Ekitike 7Took the opener well with early strike and alert to hook ball back into danger zone for third.15:50Richard GarnettHalf-time: Liverpool 3-0 West HamIt has perhaps not been as comfortable as the scoreline suggests, but Liverpool have a very welcome 3-0 lead at the break.15:46Richard GarnettChance for Gomez!Liverpool's longest-serving player, who has never scored a senior goal, swerves in the box and shoots, but it's deflected wide for a corner. Liverpool 3-0 West Ham Mac Allister '44Alexis Mac Allister puts Liverpool three up before the break with a volley!15:43KEY EVENTGOAL!

Liverpool 3-0 West Ham United (Mac Allister)One more!15:40Richard GarnettKerkez downThe Liverpool left-back is receiving treatment on the pitch.Andy Robertson is warming up just in case, but the Hungarian is fine to continue.15:39Richard GarnettChance for Mac AllisterMeanwhile, back up the Kop end, the ball is pulled back for Mac Allister, but he can't get the ball out from under his feet quick enough and his shot is blocked.15:38Richard GarnettChance for West HamRemember when I said stay focused?Gravenberch gives the ball away on the edge of his own box, gifting West Ham a chance. Summerville's shot is blocked, but the danger is only half cleared.West Ham come again through Bowen and his low cross is met by Soucek, who is denied by Aliison at his front post.Liverpool might be 2-0 up here, but they are far from comofortable.15:33Richard GarnettWest Ham want a penWhen the ball is tossed in from the right, West Ham's Castellanos throws himself to the ground in front of Konate.The Hammers want a penalty, but after a quick check, there's nothing doing.15:31Richard GarnettHalf chance for West HamOops!