Match report and free highlights as Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez, and Diogo Jota score to lift Liverpool to second place in the Premier League table with a 3-1 win over West Ham. Despite a spirited performance, David Moyes’ side drops to seventh place.
With a hard-fought 3-1 win over West Ham at Anfield, Liverpool maintained their unbeaten start and moved up to second in the Premier League rankings.
Jurgen Klopp’s side took an early lead through to Mohamed Salah’s penalty, and while Jarrod Bowen equalized before the break, Darwin Nunez’s volley on the hour restored the lead. Diogo Jota comes off the bench to score from close range late in the game.
After the game, Klopp highlighted Nunez’s individual growth. “Massive steps in the last few weeks,” he stated. “He poses a threat.” The main difference is the defensive effort he does for us. He’s always wanted to do it, but now it’s more organized.”
West Ham had chances throughout and competed hard before succumbing to their second consecutive defeat, the first coming against Manchester City. They are now ranked seventh.
Liverpool’s sixth consecutive Premier League victory extends their unbeaten start to the season, and they stay two points behind leaders Manchester City.
