Isak Breaks Premier League Duck
Liverpool’s record signing Alexander Isak scored his first English Premier League goal as the Reds snapped a worrying run of form with a 2-0 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium on November 30, 2025.
The Sweden striker, who had struggled for form since joining from Newcastle United, finally converted a Cody Gakpo assist in the 60th minute to give Liverpool a lead they rarely relinquished.
“It was a crucial goal for the team and my confidence,” Isak said post-match.
Slot Makes Bold Call
Manager Arne Slot made a surprising decision to leave Mohamed Salah out of the starting XI, handing the creative duties to Florian Wirtz, who showed flashes of quality but missed Liverpool’s best first-half chance.
The tactical shake-up paid off, with Lucas Paqueta’s second booking in the 83rd minute reducing West Ham to 10 men, easing Liverpool’s path to victory.
Gakpo Seals the Win
In stoppage time, Cody Gakpo added a second goal to secure the three points, moving Liverpool to eighth place in the Premier League with 21 points from 13 games. West Ham remain 17th with 11 points, level with Leeds United.
Liverpool also kept their fifth clean sheet of the season, halting a run of conceding 10 goals in their previous three matches.
Match Highlights
- Isak scores first EPL goal in 60th minute
- Gakpo nets second in 92nd minute
- Paqueta sent off for dissent
- Liverpool keep clean sheet, ending poor defensive run
- Salah left out of starting XI
Takeaway
Liverpool finally ended a rough patch of form, showing resilience and defensive solidity. Isak’s maiden goal and Gakpo’s late finish restored confidence ahead of their upcoming fixtures, while Slot’s bold lineup changes highlighted tactical adaptability.
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