Liverpool v West Ham: Player Ratings

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Action: Lallana is closed down by West Ham's defence

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Joel Watson

31 January 2015

Standard Sport assesses the individual performances from Liverpool's 2-0 victory over West Ham at Anfield.

The stage was set for Daniel Sturridge’s return after he was included in the the Liverpool squad for the first time in five months. The England striker did not disappoint as he came off the bench to great effect and knocked in an emphatic finish to put the game out of West Ham’s reach.

In truth, the game was Liverpool's for the taking all afternoon. West Ham had so little potency going forward, as they failed to utilise neither the physicality of Andy Carroll or Carlton Cole.

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MATCH REPORT: LIVERPOOL 2 WEST HAM 0

Sam Allardyce will be happy with his side’s defensive efforts in the first half but will be worried by a knock to James Collins - who had played well up until his substitution. Allardyce’s midfield though was woeful, with Alex Song, Stuart Downing and Mark Noble struggling to complete with Liverpool's energetic opponents.

Ultimately, the pace of the Liverpool counter-attack proved too much for West Ham who had no answer for Raheem Sterling.

Sterling’s blend of speed and skill combined with some pinpoint passing from Philippe Coutinho proved the difference in the game and Liverpool will be pleased as their recent purple patch continues.

But who stood out at Anfield? Scroll through the gallery below to find out.

Player Ratings: Liverpool v West Ham

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