Premier League champions Liverpool have moved to the top of the table with a 2-1 win at home to West Ham.
Jurgen Klopp’s side struggled for large parts against the Hammers but on form Diogo Jota’s late goal secured a crucial three points.
David Moyes’ side started slowly at Anfield but the visitors were gifted an opening goal inside the first ten minutes.
Joe Gomez made a complete mess of Arthur Masuaku’s cross into the box and Pablo Fornals reacted quickly to lash an effort past Alisson.
Liverpool did look to launch a response before the break with Trent Alexander-Arnold almost catching out Lukasz Fabianksi and Andy Robertson firing over.
But just as West Ham were gifted an opening goal, Liverpool were given a massive helping hand for their equaliser just before the break.
Masuaku tangled with Mo Salah inside the box and despite any contact appearing minimal, referee Kevin Friend pointed to the spot, and the Egyptian tucked home.
The Reds looked to take up the initiative after the break as Klopp threw on Jota and Xherdan Shaqiri.
Those changes tipped the balance for hosts as Jota bravely converted Sadio Mane’s saved shot.
But Friend was to frustrate Liverpool this time as he ruled it out for offside against Mane.
However, Jota was not to be denied another goal in his impressive start to life at Liverpool as gambled on Shaqiri’s clever chip to fire home.
Full Time at Anfield it’s Liverpool 2 West Ham 1
