West Ham inflicted Liverpool's first loss in the Premier League this season
West Ham United inflicted Liverpool's first loss in the Premier League this season, with a 3-2 victory over its guest on Sunday.
Brazilian goalkeeper Alison Becker made a mistake and failed to catch the ball after a cross pass from a corner kick into the net in the fourth minute.
But Trent Alexander-Arnold equalized for the visitors with a superb free kick in the 41st minute.
Spaniard Pablo Fornals restored the lead to the hosts in the 67th minute with a ground shot from inside the penalty area after a through pass from Jarrod Bowen.
Kurt Zouma made it 3-1 to West Ham with a header from a cross pass from a corner kick in the 74th minute.
Substitute Divock Origi reduced the difference for Liverpool with a direct shot from inside the penalty area seven minutes before the end.
West Ham advanced to third place with 23 points, behind second-placed Manchester City, while Liverpool fell to fourth place with 22 points.
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