THAT WAS THE CHANCE! Origi, who scored deep into stoppage time to beat Everton earlier this season, is presented with a glorious chance to win it at the death here as he's played through on goal by Keita's ball over the top, but he shoots straight at Fabianski! The substitute was clearly offside there too, but the flag stayed down! What controversy that would have been!
90' +3
Almost a disaster for Liverpool as a long ball out from the back is met by Alisson, who gives the ball away to Carroll, but Van Dijk comes to his keeper's rescue. That might do it for the Reds, though!
90' +1
A. Masuaku enters the game and replaces Felipe Anderson.
West Ham in no rush to make their final change as Felipe Anderson walks off the pitch, to be replaced by Masuaku.
90'
There will be just three minutes added on at the end of this match.
87'
A Liverpool corner is flicked on and falls kindly for Salah, but the forward opts not to shoot first time and just like that the chance is gone! That's the sort of sharpness the Reds just have not possessed tonight.
85'
This is a real test of Liverpool's title credentials. They don't need anyone telling them these are the sort of games they have to be winning if they are to lift the Premier League trophy in May, and late goals are often a big part of that. Can they dig deep and break West Ham's stubborn resistance?
83'
The match is being played entirely in West Ham's end right now, but Liverpool aren't finding any way through. It's all just a bit stale from the Reds, which has Klopp furiously up on the edge of his technical area, shouting instructions at his players.
81'
Safe hands from Fabianski! A Liverpool free-kick is only partially cleared by West Ham as the ball is headed into the path of Salah on the edge of the box. His strike crashes into Van Dijk, who manages to keep control and turn towards goal, trying to lash a delivery across the six-yard box, but Fabianski collects.
79'
A. Carroll enters the game and replaces J. Hernández.
Pedro Obiang enters the game and replaces M. Noble.
A pair of changes here as the hosts gear up for the final push with some fresh legs, with Obiang replacing the skipper Noble in midfield.
The other switch sees Carroll come on, who will no doubt become the target for balls out from the back for the Hammers, with Hernandez the one to give way.
75'
D. Origi enters the game and replaces Roberto Firmino.
A second attacking change for Liverpool as Firmino gives way for Origi.
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71'
Tensions are high in the stadium as these sides gear up for the final 20 minutes. The onus is on Liverpool here of course to go out and find a winner, but West Ham have to be careful not to start dropping too deep and inviting all sorts of pressure.
69'
X. Shaqiri enters the game and replaces A. Lallana.
A first change of the night for either side sees Shaqiri enter the fray for Liverpool, replacing Lallana.
68'
Liverpool really have not had much joy in attack in this match and their resilience will be tested across these final 20 minutes. What sort of adjustments can they make to break down this stingy West Ham defence? It looks like reinforcements are forthcoming.
66'
That had to be better! A good chance for West Ham as they break in numbers with Liverpool stretched. Antonio slides a ball in for Hernandez, but the striker just can't quite sort his footing as his eventual effort is blocked and the chance goes begging.
60'
J. Hernández gets yellow.
A first booking of the match for the hosts is issued to Hernandez, who went crashing rather recklessly into the back of Fabinho near the halfway line, as he was a bit overzealous in his attempts to press and win the ball back up the pitch.
58'
Both sides are having a bit of an issue trying to advance their way into the final third. There's space to be found on the flanks and each have enjoyed success with that route, yet for some reason remain insistent on trying to build through the centre.
56'
The resulting free-kick for the Hammers is lashed over the bar by Cresswell, who smacked his initial strike into the wall from just over 30 yards. Liverpool respond with some decent interplay, but Salah is offside as he looked to get on the end of a ball over the top.
54'
J. Matip gets yellow.
Matip is issued the first yellow of the match for a flagrant foul, sticking out an arm to drag Felipe Anderson to ground to prevent him from darting through into the final third.
50'
Straight at Fabianski! Good bit of interplay on the front foot from the Reds, which leads to a shooting chance for Salah. He tries to bend a first-time effort in at the far post from 20 yards, but it's hit too centrally as Fabianski makes a straightforward catch.
46'
Back underway in the capital! No changes from either side at the break.
45' +1
HALF-TIME: WEST HAM 1-1 LIVERPOOL.
45'
There will be just one minute added on at the end of this first half.
40'
Liverpool are growing in stature as they look to restore their lead before the break. They're finding good space on the flanks, but a promising spell in possession comes to a disappointing end as a heavy ball through for Milner runs behind for a goal kick.
38'
JUST LACKING THE TOUCH! Much better from Liverpool as they break threateningly down the left flank, with Mane slipping Robertson into space. The full-back drives a low delivery across the face of goal, but neither Keita nor Firmino manage to get the decisive touch!
36'
The hsots have done excellently to keep their shape in this first half, not letting Liverpool pull them out of position with their movement. When they win back possession they've been a real nuisance on the counter, always looking to get after this Liverpool defence with pace.
34'
Again the match has entered a bit of a cagey spell, but it all boils down to a real desire being shown by both of these sides. West Ham feel they should be ahead as a result of the missed offside, and Liverpool are frustrated with how they allowed the Hammers back into the game. It's a real chess match at the moment.
30'
Well it's game on now! A wonderful atmosphere inside the stadium as these supporters have been treated to a mesmerising opening 30 minutes. Strap in for what's shaping up to be a terrific hour of football ahead.
28'
M. Antonio has scored a goal for West Ham United! Assist by Felipe Anderson.
EXACTLY THE RESPONSE THEY NEEDED! It's 1-1 in the capital! A clever set-piece routine from the hosts as Felipe Anderson rolls a free-kick into the area to pick out the run of Antonio, who finishes superbly off the far post and in with his first-time effort!
Perfect weight on that throughball from Felipe Anderson, who disguised it well as he provides the assist.
26'
It's all been rather cagey since Mane's opener, with the ball largely contained in midfield and neither side managing to keep possession. West Ham's combative spirit is on display, though, which perhaps will help spur them on to find an equaliser.
24'
West Ham will feel aggreived for how they have conceded there, and this will be a big test of their mentality. Will they channel their frustration into a positive response, or is the ceiling about to cave in on them?
22'
S. Mané has scored a goal for Liverpool! Assist by J. Milner.
Milner hasn't made any friends with that, clearly offside as he was picked out on the right, but credit to him for playing on and picking out Mane.
LIVERPOOL LEAD IN LONDON! 1-0! Controvery aplenty with this one as Milner is clearly offside when played in down the right by Lallana. West Ham think it's offside and they switch off, which allows Milner's cross into the path of Mane who turns sharply and finishes coolly in at the far post from seven yards!
19'
A first hint of an opening for the Reds as Mane's attempted throughball deflects kindly into the path of Firmino. The striker picks it up in stride and bursts into the area, but a tame effort is gathered by Fabianski.
15'
A real positive to this encouraging start made by the Hammers is the fact that they've got the crowd into it early. The supporters came into this match a bit frustrated with recent results, but there's already a growing sense of belief that maybe, just maybe, an upset could be on the cards here.
13'
West Ham don't appear short on confidence, and they're playing with a sort of determination which was nowhere to be found against Wolves and Wimbledon. They appear fixated on making life difficult on the leaders tonight, and have done just that thus far.
9'
Momentum is starting to swing in Liverpool's favour as the visitors begin to assert their influence on the match. Possession is remaining largely at their feet, but they're unable to find a way through this West Ham defence which is well-organised early on, before a pair of corners amount to nothing.
5'
It's been an exciting start at London Stadium with both sides playing with a good energy. There's plenty of pace on display as Salah seems particularly energised, chasing a few hopeful balls over the top.
3'
Not far away! What a start that would have been for the Hammers. A clever turn from Chicharito in midfield helps start the hosts forward, and the striker finds himself on the end of the move as well, picked out by Noble's incisive ball into the box, but Chicharito's eventual effort bends just beyond the far post.
1'
AND THEY'RE OFF! West Ham in their claret and blue tops as they get the match underway, with Liverpool in their white and grey away strip.
Hello and welcome to live coverage of this Premier League match as West Ham welcome Liverpool to London Stadium!
The title race shifts into focus on this Monday night in the capital, with Liverpool attempting to restore their five-point cushion at the summit following Manchester City’s return to winning ways against Arsenal on Sunday.
Enter, West Ham. It’s been a miserable couple of weeks for the Hammers who are desperate to produce a positive response after a feeble FA Cup exit was followed by a lopsided defeat to Wolves.
There is perhaps no better medicine for Manuel Pellegrini’s side to get back on track than under the lights against the Premier League leaders, where a win in front of their home fans would blow the title race wide open once again.
Liverpool will be desperate to keep West Ham in their rut and break out of a small funk of their own which saw them win just twice from five matches in January – but their recent dominance over the Hammers should provide them with plenty of optimism.
CONFIRMED TEAM NEWS:
SUBS: Andy Carroll, Arthur Masuaku, Adrian, Pablo Zabaleta, Pedro Obiang, Grady Diangana, Lucas Perez.
LIVERPOOL (4-2-3-1): Alisson; James Milner, Joel Matip, Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson; Fabinho, Naby Keita; Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, Adam Lallana; Mohamed Salah.
SUBS: Simon Mignolet, Xherdan Shaqiri, Rafael Camacho, Daniel Sturridge, Alberto Moreno, Divock Origi, Curtis Jones.
WEST HAM (4-4-2): Lukasz Fabianski; Ryan Fredericks, Issa Diop, Angelo Ogbonna, Aaron Cresswell; Robert Snodgrass, Mark Noble, Declan Rice, Felipe Anderson; Michail Antonio, Javier Hernandez.
Injuries have depleted Liverpool's options off the bench, with Sturridge and Shaqiri the likeliest to have their names called upon by Klopp in the second half as they look for a spark in attack. Pellegrini will have to be happy with what he's seen thus far and won't be in any particular rush to make changes to his team.
That's all for our live coverage, thanks for following along. Goodbye!
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