Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard celebrates after scoring the first of his two penalties in the 2-1 win at West Ham, which put his side back at the top of the English Premier League.
Gerrard on the spot for Liverpool —
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard celebrates after scoring the first of his two penalties in the 2-1 win at West Ham, which put his side back at the top of the English Premier League.
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The opening spot-kick came after home defender James Tomkins handled the ball as Liverpool's top scorer Luis Suarez tried to flick it past him.
Gerrard on the spot for Liverpool —
The opening spot-kick came after home defender James Tomkins handled the ball as Liverpool's top scorer Luis Suarez tried to flick it past him.
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The second was more controversial -- Liverpool defender Jon Flanagan was brought down by Adrian in the second half, though the West Ham goalkeeper appeared to make contact with the ball first.
Gerrard on the spot for Liverpool —
The second was more controversial -- Liverpool defender Jon Flanagan was brought down by Adrian in the second half, though the West Ham goalkeeper appeared to make contact with the ball first.
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West Ham's earlier equalizer was also disputed, with replays showing that Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet (in orange) was fouled by former Reds striker Andy Carroll.
Gerrard on the spot for Liverpool —
West Ham's earlier equalizer was also disputed, with replays showing that Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet (in orange) was fouled by former Reds striker Andy Carroll.
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However, referee Anthony Taylor overruled his linesman, allowing the goal by Guy Demel to stand -- while Liverpool's players watched bemused as the big-screen replay showed Mignolet being impeded at the preceding corner.
Gerrard on the spot for Liverpool —
However, referee Anthony Taylor overruled his linesman, allowing the goal by Guy Demel to stand -- while Liverpool's players watched bemused as the big-screen replay showed Mignolet being impeded at the preceding corner.
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Brendan Rodgers, surrounded by the traditional bubbles blown onto the pitch by West Ham fans, is hoping to burst Liverpool's 24-year title drought.
Gerrard on the spot for Liverpool —
Brendan Rodgers, surrounded by the traditional bubbles blown onto the pitch by West Ham fans, is hoping to burst Liverpool's 24-year title drought.
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