Sadio Mane’s first-half goal secured Liverpool’s 1-0 win over West Ham United and again reduced Manchester City’s lead at the top of the Premier League to three points.
A predatory strike from the Senegalese was sufficient to claim a seventh successive top-flight victory for the Reds, who battled their way past the resilient visitors at Anfield.
Jürgen Klopp’s side have now reeled off 13 consecutive wins in all competitions and will watch on as City host Manchester United on Sunday.
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Klopp made eight changes to his XI, with only Alisson Becker, Ibrahima Konate and Jordan Henderson retaining their places from the midweek win over Norwich City.