Never mind Liverpool. It is West Ham who could be the latest unlikely challengers for the top four.
Headed goals from Michail Antonio and Andy Carroll completed the Hammers’ first double over the Reds for 51 years.
It also lifted the east Londoners up to fifth in the Premier League table, three points behind fourth-placed Spurs and five points clear of eighth-placed Liverpool.
Antonio’s 10th-minute goal made it the first time he has scored in consecutive appearances since November 2014.
Carroll’s effort, 10 minutes after half time was the first time he has scored in successive games since January 2015.
West Ham were solid at the back and vibrant up front. After two straight wins, Liverpool were back to their worst - AWOL at the back and unable to unlock the Hammers’ defence up front.
Their best chance came shortly before half time when Emre Can’s long-range effort his the bar.
West Ham could have had a third had Carroll and Antonio directed their efforts straight at Mignolet in the second half when they should have scored.
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