Arne Slot acknowledged the significance of Alexander Isak scoring his first goal in the Premier League for Liverpool. Isak, the Swedish striker, had only managed one goal in the Carabao Cup since his high-profile £125 million transfer from Newcastle in the summer.
His well-executed goal against West Ham, along with Cody Gakpo’s late goal, propelled Liverpool to a crucial 2-0 victory, ending a streak of nine defeats in 12 matches across all competitions.
Slot emphasized the importance of Isak’s goal not only for the team but also for the player himself, as it came late in the game, marking Isak’s third or fourth scoring opportunity before being substituted.
In a bold move to address their recent poor form, Slot opted to bench Mohamed Salah in favor of Isak. This decision marked the first time Salah had not started a Premier League game since April 2024, coincidentally against West Ham in a 2-2 draw.
West Ham’s performance was marred by a red card for Lucas Paqueta, who was sent off for dissent after receiving two yellow cards. Despite a strong start, Hammers boss Nuno Espirito Santo lamented their lack of accuracy and conceded goals.
The defeat for West Ham came on a somber day as the club mourned the passing of their legend, Billy Bonds. Nuno expressed regret at not being able to honor Bonds’ memory with a better performance.
In other news, Sky has announced a discounted Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle for the upcoming 2025/26 season, offering over 1,400 live matches across various leagues, including at least 215 live Premier League games.
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