Liverpool's $258m signing breaks Premier League drought as Mo Salah dropped to bench
Alexander Isak finally scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool to set up a much-needed 2-0 win over West Ham for Arne Slot's team.
On a day when Mohamed Salah was dropped to the bench, British record signing Isak opened the scoring at the London Stadium.
Cody Gakpo got the second for Liverpool, who went into the match on a run of six losses in their last seven league games.
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"I am aware that it has been a long time coming and I've been trying to get back to my best form," Isak told Sky Sports.
"I am still on the way but I am happy to have that goal."
Alexander Isak Liverpool celebrates after scoring a goal Getty
Isak signed with the reigning champions for $258 million AUD in the off-season from Newcastle, but had not scored in his five league games for his new club and only had one goal in his overall total of 10 appearances before the win over the Hammers.
But in the absence of Salah, the Swedish international converted with a first-time effort in the box after 60 minutes to open his Premier League account for the season.
Slot's bold call to leave out the iconic Salah paid off after the Egypt international's unconvincing form this season.
Slot shook up his attack, with Florian Wirtz and Gakpo alongside Isak.
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Isak's clinical finish into the bottom corner put Liverpool in control and West Ham's chances were dealt another blow when Lucas Paqueta was sent off in the 84th.
Gakpo converted in the second minute of added time to put the game beyond doubt.
"We have to use this win in a good way, but also be humble because we've had a tough time, so one win doesn't necessarily mean we're back," said Isak.
Paqueta was red carded in the 84th minute for West Ham, who remain just above the relegation zone in 17th spot, recording only three wins from 13 matches.
