The Dutch striker netted a long-range equaliser before Joel Matip headed the winner to seal a 2-1 victory at the London Stadium
Liverpool’s top-four dreams are still alive after they came from behind to beat West Ham 2-1 at the London Stadium on Wednesday.
Lucas Paqueta fired the Hammers into a 12th-minute lead, only for Cody Gakpo to equalise with a superbly-struck 25-yarder soon after.
Diogo Jota missed a pair of good chances and Jarrod Bowen had a goal ruled out for a tight offside, before Joel Matip, back in the side due to Ibrahima Konate’s injury, bulleted home a header midway through the second half to put the Reds in front.
And they were able to hold onto their lead, surviving a late penalty shout against substitute Thiago Alcantara which left Hammers boss David Moyes fuming at the final whistle.
GOAL rates Liverpool's players from the London Stadium…
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Alisson Becker (6/10):
Has to do better with the opener, which seemed to wrong-foot him. Did fine thereafter, including a superb interception to deny Ings.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (7/10):
A joy to watch in possession, but the risks of his new role were also highlighted as West Ham got plenty of joy down Liverpool's right flank. Played in a little more orthodox fashion after the break.
Joel Matip (8/10):
Back in the side in style! Bullet header to give his side the lead. Played well generally after a nervy start.
Virgil van Dijk (7/10):
Huge touch to deny Antonio and some big headers won in his own box. Got away with some lax stuff for Bowen's disallowed goal.
Andy Robertson (7/10):
Good battle with Bowen, and delivered the corner from which Matip made it 2-1.
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Fabinho (7/10):
Much improved in terms of his reading of the game and recoveries in midfield. One of his best performances of the season.
Jordan Henderson (6/10):
Some good work out wide in the first half, but without the ball he looked leggy.
Curtis Jones (8/10):
Excellent off the ball and used it really well too, taking responsibility and showing composure throughout. Quietly having a pretty good run of form.
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Mohamed Salah (6/10):
A threat without being at his polished best.
Cody Gakpo (8/10):
Superb strike to level the game. His Roberto Firmino impression looks like it's going to be a good one. Classy on the ball and links the play really well.
Diogo Jota (5/10):
Missed two great chances in the first half and was scruffy with his final ball.
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Luis Diaz (7/10):
Got plenty of the ball and looked hungry and lively.
Thiago Alcantara (7/10):
Helped Liverpool regain control of the game with his poise and passing.
Darwin Nunez (5/10):
Came on and wasted a good counter-attacking chance. Has to tidy his game up, though his work-rate is unquestionable.
James Milner (N/A):
On late and immediately rattled someone.
Jurgen Klopp (7/10):
The intensity looks to be back in his team's play. Made the right subs at the right time.