Liverpool’s aspirations for clinching the Premier League title appear bleak following Michail Antonio’s pivotal goal, salvaging a draw for West Ham amidst an intense showdown at London Stadium.
The deadlock was broken just before halftime when Jarrod Bowen soared above the defense to connect with Mohammed Kudus’ cross, catching Liverpool off guard, despite their recent Merseyside derby defeat failing to ignite a spirited response.
However, Liverpool exhibited a resurgence in the second half, with Andy Robertson capitalizing on Luis Diaz’s precise delivery into the box to restore parity.
The Reds’ persistence paid dividends as Cody Gakpo’s shot deflected off a series of bodies, including Angelo Ogbonna, Tomas Soucek, and Alphonse Areola, before finding the back of the net.
Just as Liverpool seemed to seize control, Michail Antonio’s emphatic header restored parity for the Hammers, moments before the introduction of Mohamed Salah, sparking a brief exchange of words between the Egyptian and manager Jurgen Klopp on the touchline.
With three matches remaining, Liverpool currently occupies the third spot in the league standings, trailing leaders Arsenal by a narrow margin of two points, while Manchester City, placed second, holds two games in hand.
Despite clinging to a glimmer of hope, Liverpool’s title ambitions hinge on their rivals faltering in the final stretch of the season, an outcome that seems increasingly improbable.
