Alexander Isak scores first Premier League goal for Liverpool in win over West Ham
Alexander Isak has expressed his delight after scoring his first Premier League goal for Liverpool in their 2-0 win over West Ham at the London Stadium on Sunday, reports BritPanorama.
Entering the contest, Liverpool sought a return to winning ways, having lost nine of their last 12 matches across all competitions. The Reds delivered, with Isak and Cody Gakpo netting in the second half to secure the victory.
For Isak, this goal represents a significant relief. The former Newcastle star has struggled since his blockbuster move in the summer but now aims to build on today’s positive display. After the match, Isak admitted his pleasure at finally getting off the mark.
“I’m aware that it has been a long time coming and I have been trying to get back to my best form. I’m still on the way but I am happy to get that goal,” he stated. He also emphasized the importance of the win for team morale: “The best feeling today is that we win the game and that is the best way to get a good spirit in the group but of course I am a striker so scoring goals will always help me.”
He added: “We have to use this win in a good way but also be humble. We have to stay focused and keep working hard to keep this momentum. When you are going through tough times as a team, it is about fighting. The boys did really well.”
Liverpool manager Arne Slot, who has faced significant criticism recently with the team’s title defence seemingly faltering, found relief in the result. This performance was much improved, and the victory lifted Liverpool to eighth in the league table. Slot remarked, “There’s definitely a feeling of relief because if you have lost so many times then winning is important. We hardly conceded a chance. We were able to create chances ourselves.”
With games coming thick and fast, Slot is aware of the demands ahead. “We face Sunderland on Wednesday. It’s a very busy schedule for everyone,” he noted.
For West Ham, attention turns to their upcoming fixture against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Thursday. Meanwhile, Liverpool hopes to build on this momentum in their match against Sunderland 24 hours earlier.
This victory not only brings relief but serves as a reminder of the challenges and pressures that come with top-flight football. As both teams regroup, the stakes continue to rise in an intense Premier League landscape.
