Luis Diaz shines as Jurgen Klopp’s men beat David Moyes West Ham United 1-0 to narrow fifth-place Premier League leaders Manchester City to three points. Sadio Mane scored the equalizing goal in the first half after Trent Alexander-Arnold had volleyed the ball into his path. Both Pablo Fornals and Manuel Lanzini wasted excellent chances to equalize.
Luis Diaz Shines Liverpool in Win over West Ham United
The Hammers’ frustration was compounded by the loss of in-form Jarrod Bowen to what looked like a significant injury. The striker was helped off the pitch and down the tunnel following a collision with Andy Robertson. Liverpool had chances to extend their lead, with new signing Luis Diaz particularly impressive. Mohamed Salah missed the first chance of the game as he hit the ball against goalkeeper Fabianski.
Liverpool £37.5m January arrival from Porto, Luis Diaz was named the man of the match following his good play in the game. The Colombian produced a wonderful piece of skill to create an early chance for himself which he drove into Craig Dawson’s face.
He also came close twice in the second half to score with the first of those particularly impressive in the way he manipulated Mane’s pass into a scoring chance that went narrowly wide. When he was replaced in the final minute of injury time, his standing ovation was fully deserved.
Manuel Lanzini blazed over when well placed as West Ham pushed for an equalizer after the break. West Ham United hitman Michail Antonio also had an effort well blocked by Naby Keita just outside the six-yard box as the Reds held on.
