West Ham vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction today
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West Ham held off a late Liverpool fightback to win 3-2 and leapfrog their opponents in the Premier League table.
The opening goal arrived just minutes in as a West Ham corner was swung at and mostly missed by Alisson Becker’s fist, resulting in an own goal from the ‘keeper. While the home side then sat back, allowing the visitors all of the possession, it looked a struggle for Liverpool to break down two hard-working banks of four, until Mohamed Salah’s skill won a free-kick on the edge of the area - which Trent Alexander-Arnold sent into the top corner.
Straight after the restart Craig Dawson’s header hit the bar for the Hammers, while Sadio Mane then fired straight at the home team’s goalkeeper from close range. But rather than the Reds push on from that, it was West Ham who retook and then extended their lead: Pablo Fornals breaking clear to beat Alisson, before Kurt Zouma nodded in another dangerous corner delivery.
Divock Origi swivelled to finish and pull one back for Liverpool, but Mane sent a header wide at the death in the Reds’ final chance to preserve a point.
West Ham 3-2 Liverpool: Match report and goals from Premier League fixture
West Ham held off a late Liverpool fightback to win 3-2 and leapfrog their opponents in the Premier League table.
The opening goal arrived just minutes in as a West Ham corner was swung at and mostly missed by Alisson Becker’s fist, resulting in an own goal from the ‘keeper. While the home side then sat back, allowing the visitors all of the possession, it looked a struggle for Liverpool to break down two hard-working banks of four, until Mohamed Salah’s skill won a free-kick on the edge of the area - which Trent Alexander-Arnold sent into the top corner.
Straight after the restart Craig Dawson’s header hit the bar for the Hammers, while Sadio Mane then fired straight at the home team’s goalkeeper from close range. But rather than the Reds push on from that, it was West Ham who retook and then extended their lead: Pablo Fornals breaking clear to beat Alisson, before Kurt Zouma nodded in another dangerous corner delivery.
Divock Origi swivelled to finish and pull one back for Liverpool, but Mane sent a header wide at the death in the Reds’ final chance to preserve a point.
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FULL TIME: West Ham 3-2 Liverpool
It’s Liverpool’s first defeat of the season and a costly one as they lose ground on both Chelsea and Manchester City in the title race.
The Reds were shaky defensively and conceded two goals from West Ham corners. They could not cope with the Hammers and their strength from set-pieces.
FULL TIME: West Ham 3-2 Liverpool
It’s a huge win for West Ham and David Moyes, who move above Liverpool into third in the Premier League table!
They become the first team to beat Liverpool in 25 matches, and the first since Real Madrid back in April!
Another memorable night for the Hammers in this astonishing season.
West Ham 3-2 Liverpool
90+4 mins: Alexander-Arnold hoists it into the box and Origi connects, but the header is easily saved by Fabianski. That could be that.
West Ham 3-2 Liverpool
90+3 mins: West Ham knock it to the corner but Antonio loses possession - last attack for Liverpool now surely?
West Ham 3-2 Liverpool
90+2 mins: Robertson swings it in from the left and Salah is penalised for a high foot as Cresswell stooped to head clear.
West Ham 3-2 Liverpool
90 mins: WHAT A CHANCE! Alexander-Arnold swings it to the back post and finds Mane in space! You’re expecting the net to bulge but Mane heads wide of goal from six yards!
West Ham 3-2 Liverpool
89 mins: Soucek concedes a free kick on the edge of the box after hacking down Minamino from behind. It’s about 25 yards out, to the right of centre.
There will be FOUR added minutes.
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