Liverpool’s Title Dream Fizzles at  West  Ham

Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes seem all but over after Michail Antonio scored to rescue a point for West Ham in 2-2 draw at London Stadium.

Jarrod Bowen opened the scoring just before the break when he rose highest to meet Mohammed Kudus’ cross as Liverpool showed little evidence that their Merseyside derby lossin midweek had done much in the way of spurring them on.

But the visitors were much improved in the second half and Andy Robertson equalised when he scored from Luis Diaz’s low pass into the penalty area.

The Reds were then further rewarded for their pressure when Cody Gakpo’s effort from a corner ricocheted off Angelo Ogbonna, Tomas Soucek and Alphonse Areola before finding the back of the net.

Antonio’s thumping header put the Hammers back on level terms two minutes before Liverpool brought on Mohamed Salah, who exchanged words with manager Jurgen Klopp as the stood on the touchline.

Liverpool sit third in the table with three games remaining, two points behind leaders Arsenal, who face Tottenham on Sunday, while Manchester City are second but have two games in hand.

Liverpool’s title hopes appear to be all but over, with the Reds relying on both of their title rivals to slip up to get back in the race.