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.
All eyes are now on the Manchester Derby on Sunday.