EPL 2016/17: Liverpool 2-2 West Ham United - 5 Talking Points

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11:  Dimitri Payet of West Ham United (27) scores their first goal from a free kick during the Premier League match between Liverpool and West Ham United at Anfield on December 11, 2016 in Liverpool, England.  (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Dimitri Payet’s free-kick which levelled the matters at Anfield

#2 West Ham United are slowly finding rhythm

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11:  Michail Antonio (2nd R) of West Ham United celebrates scoring his team's second goal with his team mates Manuel Lanzini (1st R) during the Premier League match between Liverpool and West Ham United at Anfield on December 11, 2016 in Liverpool, England.  (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
West Ham players celebrating after taking a 2-1 lead against Liverpool

The Hammers are just out of the relegation zone with a draw against a formidable Liverpool side which will help their cause in the long run. After a disappointing loss against Arsenal, the Hammers' result against Liverpool and Manchester United will please them.

Their upturn in form could also be attributed to key players finally returning from long term injuries and making themselves available.

The Hammer’s best player from last season, Dimitri Payet is slowly regaining his lost touch and the Frenchman scored his third goal of the season last night. He has to be at his best to take West Ham our of this mess starting with the midweek clash against Burnley.

Goalkeeper Darren Randolph committed a silly error in gifting Liverpool the second goal but bounced back with vigour as he saved a stunning strike from Jordan Henderson to keep the Hammers in the game.

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