Liverpool can step a step closer to lifting the Premier League title if they beat West Ham United at Anfield but the confirmation of Mohamed Salah’s contract extension may mean it’s already party time on Merseyside.
The news of Salah’s new deal has given the Reds a timely boost after last weekend’s defeat at Fulham, and Arne Slot’s side now have the chance to move 13 points clear of Arsenal with a win this afternoon. The Gunners were held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford yesterday.
It leaves Liverpool three wins away from securing the title with seven games remaining this season and they will face a West Ham team have are without a win in their last four league games under Graham Potter. The Hammers have lost their last nine trips to Anfield and have only one win there from their past 57 visits.
Follow the latest updates from Liverpool vs West Ham below
Liverpool 2-1 West Ham
90+4 mins: OFF THE BAR! Another scare for Liverpool!
Fullkrug heads onto the bar as West Ham threaten to equalise again.
This is as nervy as it gets.
Liverpool 2-1 West Ham
90+1 mins: It’s been a crazy end climax at Anfield.
West Ham were deserving of their equaliser, but it’s like these that make champions.
It’s not over yet though – Liverpool have SEVEN minutes to hold on.
GOAL! Liverpool 2-1 West Ham
89 mins: GOAL! LIVERPOOL PROVE WHY THEY’RE CHAMPIONS-ELECT!
It’s Virgil van Dijk who goes from zero to hero, heading in past Areola from the corner.
A HUGE goal for the Reds!
GOAL! Liverpool 1-1 West Ham
86 mins: GOAL! ANDY ROBERTSON KNOCKS INTO HIS OWN NET!
It’s a horror show at the back as Robertson and Van Dijk fail to communicate, effectively tackling each other as the ball trickles past Alisson into the Liverpool net.
Liverpool 1-0 West Ham
82 mins: Virgil van Dijk just channeled Liverpool’s own Paddy Pimblett to knee teammate Robertson in the head, leaving him a bit worse for wear.
A sore one but he’s back up and looks ok.
Meanwhile, here comes Liverpool’s finisher. Wataru Endo comes on for Mo Salah, who gets a standing ovation.
Liverpool 1-0 West Ham
79 mins: Corner comes to nothing, not before West Ham bring Fullkrug and Guilherme come on.
Graham Potter is turning up the gas.
Liverpool 1-0 West Ham
77 mins: Liverpool have been off it in this second half and West Ham are looking to capitalise.
Nearly opened up for Kudus there but a challenge is made. Corner for West Ham coming up.
An air of frustration and nervousness inside Anfield.
Liverpool looking to shut down the game with Alisson called into action
A few nervy moments for Liverpool. Alisson has been excellent and they have had reasons to be glad he is back after sitting out games because of concussion protocols.
That Slot has changed both full-backs is a sign he was looking to shut the game down. Liverpool haven’t managed it yet, however.