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Half-time ratings

Alisson Becker 7

Tipped a Kudus lob on to the bar first half and decisive when racing off his line to deal with counters.

Conor Bradley 7

Added pace to the Liverpool attack from deep, defended strongly and saw shot deflected wide first half.

Ibrahima Konate 6

Watching brief in helping shut out Bowen before break and kept things simple.

Virgil van Dijk 7

Few moments of concern defensively first half and opened up visiting defence with diagonals.

Kostas Tsimikas 6

Understandable signs of ring-rust with some passing in early moments but settled.

Corner delivery caused Hammers issues.

Ryan Gravenberch 7

Much brighter than in recent weeks with better decision-making and use of physicality.

Alexis Mac Allister 7

Shot saved by Areola and hounded out on another occasion during classy first-half showing.

Mohamed Salah 8

Had the beating of Scarles from early on, narrowly wide with one first-half effort and excellent assist for Diaz opener.

Curtis Jones 7

Given some difficult passes in opening exchanges but began to make impact with pressing and ability to keep hold of possession.

Luis Diaz 8

Encouraged to run at his marker at every opportunity, shot saved by Areola before tapping in first goal.

Diogo Jota 7

Better as the focal point of the attack and linked well with Salah in particular.