Defeat at Anfield means West Ham are winless in their last five league matches - a longer run without victory than any they suffered under Julen Lopetegui. That is a harsh stat considering how West Ham played on Sunday. They hit the woodwork twice and would have got at least a point if not for the brilliance of Liverpool keeper Alisson.

Arsenal’s slip-up at home to Everton has handed Liverpool another chance to tighten their grip on the Premier League title.Already buoyed by Mohamed Salah’s new contract, the Reds will take to