Sadio Mane’s 27th minute goal was all that Liverpool needed to defeat West Ham United and are only three points adrift of leaders Manchester City, with a game in hand.
Manchester City will play city rivals Manchester United in a mouth watering derby on Sunday. With Liverpool’s victory tonight, City must win to continue to keep the Reds at bay.
Liverpool have now won their last seven matches a cause for worry for Pep Guardiola and his City players.
In 17 attempts, David Moyes has failed to defeat Liverpool away.
