Alexander Isak Scores First Premier League Goal as Liverpool Defeat West Ham
LONDON – Alexander Isak ended his goal drought with a first-time finish in the 60th minute, securing a 1-0 victory for Liverpool against West Ham United at the london Stadium on Sunday. The win halts a recent slump for Liverpool and provides a boost as they seek to find form this season.
Isak, making his fifth start of the season, nearly opened the scoring in the 21st minute with a falling volley, but West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola made a crucial save. The goal arrived after a corner was partially cleared, leading to a pass from Cody Gakpo to Isak, who converted the chance.
The match also saw West Ham’s Lucas Paquetá receive two yellow cards for dissent, resulting in a red card and leaving his team with ten men. Despite the setback, Liverpool’s victory underscores West Ham’s ongoing struggles for consistency.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been working to integrate Isak into the team, a task potentially eased by a back injury to Hugo Ekitiké. While Isak’s £135m transfer fee remains a notable investment, his goal demonstrates the quality he brings to the Liverpool attack.
