London called, but Liverpool were unable to answer.
Grey shirted, the Premier League leaders produced a performance to match the East London sky. This, their second draw in the space of five days, raises serious questions as to whether they can sustain their title challenge amid growing pressure from both Manchester City and Tottenham.
They will surrender top spot if City can win at Everton on Wednesday. Here, against a West Ham side wounded by recent setbacks, they looked like a team burdened by the situation they find themselves in. Pressure, it seems, can do strange things to a football team.