By Aiden Gharibian

The match ends 2–1 in favor of Liverpool in a crucial win for the Reds.

Virgil van Dijk’s late winner sends Liverpool 13 points clear of Arsenal, leaving them just two more wins away from securing the Premier League title.



So, what exactly went right and what went wrong for the home side today?

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In the first half, Liverpool looked like the side from earlier this season — both wingers were electric, and the midfield dictated the tempo with authority.

Conor Bradley’s impressive performance will certainly please Liverpool fans, especially with the young full-back now expected to take over as the starting right-back following Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure.

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Moving on to areas of concern, Liverpool seemed to lose their rhythm in the second half.

The team lost control, which speaks to how relentlessly West Ham pushed, but a better second-half performance is expected from Liverpool at Anfield.
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