All good runs must come to an end, everybody knows that, and so does Jurgen Klopp. And after 25 games, the Reds are finally defeated, and deservedly so, by the high flying West Ham, who are also in great form recently (one defeat in the last 11 games). Hammers played their game which means good in midfield, strong in set-pieces, and great in the counter-attack, and it worked this time as well, with a little help of Reds keeper Allison: 3-1.26 – Liverpool suffered their first defeat in 26 games across all competitions (W18 D7), ending what was their joint-longest unbeaten run since they joined the Football League in 1893. It also ended the last remaining unbeaten record in this season’s Premier League. Grounded. pic.twitter.com/8bZ5nUs6ZT— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) November 7, 2021 In the week in which league leaders Chelsea stumbled in Burnley, Liverpool failed to close the gap to just one point and lost to David Moyes who recently had a really bad record with the top 4 teams in the Premier League. Prior to this match, the Scotsman played 14 games as West Ham coach against Liverpool, Chelsea, City, and United, and only won one game (Chelsea 2020), drew twice, and lost 11 games!David Moyes made no changes from the 4-1 win against Aston Villa a week ago while Klopp made four changes from the 2-2 draw with Brighton: Joel Matip, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Fabinho and Diogo Jota come in for Ibrahima Konate, Naby Keita, Curtis Jones and Roberto Firmino (last three injured). After a corner in the 4th minute, Alisson was clumsy and touched the ball with his left hand only to put it in his own net. Brazilian keeper, along with Klopp were furious, as they thought that Ogbonna fouled Alisson, but WAR confirmed that there was no foul. For the whole first half, West Ham did nothing (0 shots on target), but were tactically good against Liverpool. The hosts had a difficult time trying to play between the lines. There was no space there, as West Ham closed everything. But, in the 41st minute, Liverpool scored from a free-kick, when Alexander-Arnold smashed the ball in the top corner.The first big chance in the second half came from West Ham and Dawson only managed to strike the crossbar, but it was a sign of what was about to come. Maybe the game would be different it Mane used his two magnificent chances in the 52nd and 90th minute, but the Senegalese didn’t have a good night, just like Salah. So, whatever Liverpool didn’t use, West Ham did. In the 67th minute, the guests lost the ball and West Ham made them pay with a quick counter through Bowen, who passed the ball to Fornals and Allison just couldn’t defend: 2-1. From that moment on, Liverpool had to attack but West Ham looked more dangerous from counterattacks and soon, the third goal came. It was Bowen again who started the action, and his cross went to the far post where Zouma jumped and the ball went through Alisson, who should have reacted better. Liverpool only managed one more goal, basically without any proper action, as Origi picked up a loose ball and scored the second goal for the visitors. The last chance for a draw was gone when Mane missed a great opportunity in injury time. PREMIER LEAGUE – Round 11FridaySouthampton – Aston Villa 1-0 (1-0)/Armstrong 3/SaturdayMan.Utd – Man.City 0-2 (0-2)/Bailly 7 og, Silva 45/Brentford – Norwich 1-2 (0-2)/Henry 60 – Normann 6, Pukki 29 pen/Chelsea – Burnley 1-1 (0-1)/Havertz 33 – Vydra 80/Crystal Palace – Wolverhampton 2-0 (0-0)/Zaha 61, Gallagher 78/Brighton – Newcastle 1-1 (1-0)/Trossard 24 pen – Hayden 66/SundayArsenal – Watford 1-0 (0-0)/Smith-Rowe 56)Everton – Tottenham 0-0Leeds – Leicester 1-1 (1-1)/Raphinha 26 – Barnes 28/West Ham – Liverpool 3-2 (1-1)/Fornals 67, Zouma 74 – Allison 4 (og) Alexander-Arnold 41, Origi 83
