Liverpool player ratings as Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez dominate West Ham
Liverpool player ratings from Ian Doyle are in - with some strong scores following the 3-1 win over West Ham United at Anfield.
It was level at the break, Jarrod Bowen having levelled with an excellent diving header after Mohamed Salah's emphatic penalty gave the Reds an early lead.
There were no immediate changes from Jurgen Klopp after the first half, with big chances for Darwin Nunez and another for Bowen being squandered.
The Uruguay international made no mistake on 60 minutes, however, finishing neatly with his right after a ball over the top from Alexis Mac Allister.
Diogo Jota, on as a substitute, made sure of victory late on with a neat poach via a Virgil van Dijk knockdown from Andy Robertson's corner.
Liverpool player ratings vs West Ham:
Alisson Becker 7
Superb save kept out Soucek header early on and no chance of reaching the equaliser. Claimed Bowen effort second half.
Joe Gomez 8
Accepted the challenge of playing as an inverted right-back and regularly assisted the attack during a busy showing. Dutiful defensively also. Impressive.
Joel Matip 8
Showed good composure at times up against the dangerous Antonio and stepped forward into midfield when possible. Calm as West Ham pressed late on.
Virgil van Dijk 7
Solid for most of the match but caught napping by the brave Bowen for the leveller. Strong header set up the third.
Andy Robertson 7
Helped Liverpool regularly probe down the left and some solid tackles, and wasn’t overawed by occasional West Ham physical might on his flank.
Alexis Mac Allister 7
Better performance in the number six role and shut down several West Ham attacks while able to probe forward, not least with assist for Nunez goal. Subbed.
Dominik Szoboszlai 8
Sought to keep the Reds moving
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