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View image in fullscreenVirgil van Dijk’s header sinks West Ham to edge Liverpool closer to title

When Liverpool fans next congregate at Anfield in two Sundays’ time it should be for an occasion they have craved for 35 years: to celebrate a league title triumph in person.

A dramatic late victory over West Ham, secured by Virgil van Dijk’s 89th minute winner, left Arne Slot’s side needing a maximum of six points to claim a record-equalling 20th league championship.

The destiny of the Premier League title will be confirmed next Sunday should Arsenal lose at Ipswich and Liverpool win at Leicester.



Liverpool were second best for much of the second half against Graham Potter’s visitors and indebted to goalkeeper Alisson for delaying an equaliser until a Van Dijk error forced Andy Robertson to concede an own goal in the 86th minute.

Their structure and work-rate were as impressive as usual but Salah and co also made a point of enjoying themselves.

Luis Díaz tested Alphonse Areola in the West Ham goal and Conor Bradley had a shot deflected just wide from the edge of the box before the Egypt international started to shine.

Scarles, the 19-year old from Bromley, could only rue the punishing education being meted out by one of the finest players in the world.

Areola denied Alexis Mac Allister as Liverpool pressed for the luxury of a second goal.

The Liverpool keeper made another excellent save, low to his left, when Wan-Bissaka released Kudus inside the penalty area.

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A West Ham goal was coming with Liverpool increasingly out of sorts and losing the midfield battle.
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