Alexander Isak scored his first English Premier League (EPL) goal for Liverpool. The Reds secured a vital 2-0 victory over West Ham. The match took place at the London Stadium on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

The 26-year-old striker cost Liverpool a British-record £125 million. He had played five league games without scoring. Across all competitions, he had only one goal in 11 appearances. Isak finally broke this goal drought. He netted a composed finish on the hour mark.

Cody Gakpo then scored a stoppage-time goal. This sealed Liverpool’s first victory in four matches.

Slot Reacts to Crucial Victory

Manager Arne Slot acknowledged the importance of this win. Liverpool had faced a miserable run. They lost nine of their previous 12 matches. This included a tough 4-1 defeat to PSV. They also suffered back-to-back 3-0 league losses.

Slot stated, “There’s definitely a feeling of relief. When you have lost so many times, winning becomes crucial.”

He added, “We hardly conceded any chances. We also created our own opportunities. This is a positive first step for us. We won and kept a clean sheet.”

Isak had struggled with injuries and fitness. He missed pre-season training. His last league goal was in May, during his time at Newcastle. Slot called his goal “significant” for both Isak and the team.

Mohamed Salah was benched for the third time this season. This decision came due to his recent poor form. The Egyptian star has scored only five goals across all competitions.

Match Highlights

West Ham started the match strongly. However, Liverpool slowly gained control. Isak missed some early opportunities. His bicycle kick was saved by Alphonse Areola. He eventually broke the deadlock with a low strike. This goal came from Cody Gakpo’s clever cut-back.

Slot substituted Isak right after the goal. He greeted the striker with a handshake on the touchline.

West Ham’s hopes suffered a blow in the 84th minute. Lucas Paqueta received two quick yellow cards. These were for dissent against referee Darren England.

Liverpool capitalised during stoppage time. West Ham failed to clear their defensive lines. This allowed Gakpo to turn and shoot from 12 yards. His goal cemented the win for Liverpool.