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

#3 Liverpool look complacent at times

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11:  James Milner of Liverpool reacts 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)
James Milner looking dejected as the Reds missed an opportunity against the Hammers

Liverpool manager Klopp has to work on the complacent nature of his side as they are still struggling to win games that are easy fixtures on paper. If they are to be crowned champions in May, these are the sort of oppositions that shouldn’t pose a problem to a side's title credentials.

The same case happened with Bournemouth when Liverpool conceded a 3-1 lead to lose 4-3 which was their first defeat since August.

In the second half against West Ham, the Reds were back to their free-flowing best but could not muster a winner to take them ahead of the finishing line. Though West Ham were resolute in defence, this draw was a result of Liverpool players taking their foot off the gas after scoring an early goal which allowed West Ham an opportunity to crawl back into the game.

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