It is the tightest title race for five years and Liverpool’s latest slip-up has opened the door for Manchester City to reclaim top spot on Wednesday night at Everton.
They will go top of the Premier League on goal difference if they win at Goodison Park.
Are Jurgen Klopp and Co feeling the heat? We asked our expert panel to debate who will come out on top...
Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp and Manchester City's Pep Guardiola are gunning for the title
A blip... or are Liverpool coming off the rails?
REDKNAPP: I would rather be in Liverpool’s position but there are issues, particularly at right back.
With Joe Gomez and Trent Alexander-Arnold injured, why would you let Nathaniel Clyne go to Bournemouth? Jordan Henderson and James Milner have had to fill in at right back.
How many times did West Ham attack down Milner’s wing? They targeted him and Leicester did the same to Henderson last week.
KEOWN: It reminds me of Arsenal when we lost our lead at the top to Manchester United in 2003. Injuries cost us and it gave our opponents a lift. Liverpool miss Alexander-Arnold’s freedom. Without Milner and Henderson in midfield, they played it too safe at West Ham. While it was a bad result, they did not lose. When Manchester City had an off-day, they were beaten by Newcastle. Monday was a huge let-off. Liverpool are suffering a dip but that can be rectified.
James Milner applauds the away supporters after Liverpool's 1-1 draw against West Ham
SUTTON: Liverpool’s lack of depth is alarming. Letting Clyne leave on loan — with no ability to recall him — is the biggest mistake Klopp has made at Liverpool. It could cost them the title.
Milner did a valiant job at right back but Liverpool missed his influence in midfield. Neither Adam Lallana nor Naby Keita turned up at West Ham, but they weren’t the only ones. How many times did Roberto Firmino misplace passes?
This was one of Liverpool’s worst performances so far. They were vulnerable at set-pieces and toothless in attack. Bournemouth on Saturday is huge. Liverpool need a convincing win. Clyne will not be involved as he cannot play against his parent club. How Klopp must wish he could call him down from the stands!
have city got their swagger back?
REDKNAPP: Ask me again after they have faced Everton and Chelsea. They have recently lost to Newcastle and I don’t buy the argument that Pep Guardiola pulled off a tactical masterstroke to beat Arsenal. City beat a poor team. You do not radically change your team and shape if all is well.
Both City and Liverpool have started to panic recently. They must be relieved that Manchester United are so far behind.
Where City have the advantage is that they can throw a fresh Kevin De Bruyne — the best midfielder in the league — into a title race.
City's Kevin De Bruyne is now free from injury and ready to play his part in the title race
KEOWN: It was a masterstroke! Guardiola went back to the drawing board and devised a new plan with Fernandinho floating between defence and midfield. City will be energised by beating Arsenal.
The pendulum has swung back their way and now they can get their noses in front. Deep down, though, the players know the title is not in their hands.
SUTTON: Liverpool fans will point to the fact City have lost games against teams you’d expect them to beat. Both sides have shown vulnerability. City are fighting on four fronts but have the squad to cope. They have been handed an easier Champions League draw, playing Schalke. If Liverpool want to win the league, do they sacrifice Europe? I’m not saying that would be the right thing to do, but the squad is
