Hajime Moriyasu, Japan’s coach, said he was “disappointed that we failed to win.”
Haaland’s performance recorded the forward’s 28th career hat-trick.
Tomas Soucek pulled one back for West Ham in the 49th minute when he guided home Malick Diouf’s pass from close range.
Antoine Semenyo opened the scoring for the hosts in the 24th minute.
The result further compounded Liverpool’s recent woes, leaving Arne Slot’s team with just one win and six defeats out of their last seven league matches.
The thrilling draw leaves Liverpool second, a point behind table-toppers Manchester City.
“I’d like to thank all of the City staff, coaches and especially my team-mates because without them this wouldn’t be possible.”
Van Dijk is the only defender on the shortlist, while no goalkeeper was nominated.
“It feels amazing. It’s a dream come true, it’s amazing to be here and I can’t wait to get started,” Mac Allister said.
Arsenal have gone five points clear off the top of the Premier League table following an emphatic 4-0 win over Everton at the Emirates Stadium.
