It got emotionally before kick-off because West Ham’s fans paid homage to their last home game Club icon Mark Noble, who then stood in his eyes. He might have to rub them on the replacement bank when it was his teammates who almost took the lead against the leader through Dawson’s header (4th).
- the more effective approach
- Fabianski holds against Mahrez
- Liverpool has to win – West Ham stays seventh
the more effective approach
David Moyes’ team was allowed to count on ball -dominant guests, who repeatedly countered a stable defensive – while City hardly got out of long -term shots when it comes to scoring. After a corresponding double chance by Rodri (22nd) and Fernandinho (23rd), West Ham’s approach proved to be more effective: Bowen turned around in the counterattack Ederson and scored 1-0 (24th).
First of all, the Skyblues had to collect, but shortly before the break, to spark pressure on a lot: Rodri (34th), especially Gabriel Jesus (36th) and Mahre (37th) had very good opportunities to equalize, but which did not fall wanted to. Instead, the bell rang again after a long ball, Antonio sent Bowen, who laced the double pack through Fernandinho’s legs (45.).
Fabianski holds against Mahrez
In the second section, City made a mandatory – Grialish hit early and brought the guests back (49.). Steter pressure of the favorite was somehow a permanent condition, but the game continued to be opened by good switching moments. And City also had a chance: Zinchenko and Fernandinho played wild passports in their own penalty area, which Bowen (61.) and Antonio (65.) did not punish.
A little later, the hammers somehow punished themselves: Coufal headed a free kick from Mahrez Technically sparkling clean in his own goal and gave city the unexpected equalization (69.). For a long time it went back and forth because West Ham (Great Chance Bowen, 75.) also plays around the Europa League participation. In the direction of the final whistle, however, only City played, which after a foul from Dawson to Gabriel Jesus was awarded a penalty.
Liverpool has to win – West Ham stays seventh
Mahrez competed, who had so far all transformed his four Premier League elf. The Algerian chose the right corner, but did not shot enough. Fabianski parried (86.) and kept the master race open – when Liverpool wins on Southampton on Tuesday. Meanwhile, West Ham missed the jump past Manchester United on Europa League rank six.