In a thrilling encounter at Anfield on Sunday afternoon, Liverpool secured a 3-1 victory over West Ham United, with Jarrod Bowen shining as he scored his fourth Premier League goal of the season. However, it was Liverpool who ultimately triumphed, led by the brilliance of Mohamed Salah, Darwin Núñez, and Diogo Jota.

The match began with West Ham showing early promise, launching two dangerous crosses into Liverpool’s box within the opening eight minutes. Michail Antonio orchestrated a superb chance, with Tomáš Souček’s header destined for the bottom left corner, only for Liverpool’s Alisson to produce a spectacular save. Shortly after, Souček turned provider, setting up Antonio, whose header narrowly missed the target. Follow your favourite Premier League team with attractive football betting odds from Nextbet.

Liverpool, initially slow to start, seized an opportunity to take the lead in the 16th minute from the penalty spot. Luis Díaz initiated the move, and Salah, after being tripped by Nayef Aguerd, confidently converted the penalty down the middle.

With a goal in their favor, Liverpool settled into the game. They came close to doubling their lead when Alexis Mac Allister delivered a pass to Salah, who saw his shot fly wide.

West Ham mounted a spirited response just before halftime, with Jarrod Bowen extending his impressive goalscoring run. Lucas Paquetá’s precise lofted pass found Bowen, who nodded it back to Antonio. The ball was worked wide to Vladimír Coufal, who delivered a precise cross. Bowen, showing bravery, headed the ball home via the far post. This goal marked a Club record as Bowen scored in four consecutive away games to start a Premier League campaign.

In the second half, Liverpool had an early chance when Salah fed Núñez, who narrowly missed the target. Bowen tried to respond for West Ham with a headed effort from a James Ward-Prowse free-kick, but it was aimed directly at Alisson.

Liverpool regained the lead as the game reached the hour mark, with Mac Allister delivering an inch-perfect pass for Núñez, who executed a stunning volley past a helpless Alphonse Areola.

West Ham made substitutions, bringing on Mohammed Kudus and Pablo Fornals, as they sought a comeback. Fornals tested Alisson with a long-range shot, but the Liverpool goalkeeper was up to the task.

Liverpool sealed the victory in the dying minutes of the match, with Jota capitalizing on a header by Virgil van Dijk from an Andy Robertson corner.

This 3-1 victory solidified Liverpool’s position in the Premier League, while West Ham, despite their early promise, suffered their first away defeat of the season, leaving them in seventh place in the league standings. Get the latest updates from the Premier League only on Nextbet Sports.