"Isak's second-half strike against West Ham United provided the launchpad for a priceless 2-0 victory that moves the beleaguered Premier League champions up to eighth in the table. And, while Liverpool had hoped the striker would be propelling the club to far loftier heights when his acrimonious, British-record transfer from Newcastle United was completed on deadline day, his first league goal in a red shirt could mark a watershed moment in his team's season."
"When the fixture list dropped back in June, few would have expected a late November trip to the London Stadium to assume such significance. And yet, after an inconceivable fall from grace had seen Liverpool slump to nine defeats in their last 12 games, Slot's side travelled to the capital on Sunday with their campaign -- and their head coach's future -- on a cliff edge."
Arne Slot embraced Alexander Isak on the touchline as Liverpool supporters launched into song. Isak's second-half strike against West Ham United provided the launchpad for a priceless 2-0 victory that moved the Premier League champions up to eighth in the table. The striker's first league goal in a red shirt followed a British-record transfer from Newcastle United and could mark a watershed moment. Liverpool had suffered nine defeats in 12 games and faced scrutiny after a heavy Champions League loss to PSV Eindhoven. Slot made four changes and benched Mohamed Salah, with those selections vindicated as the team secured a crucial win.
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