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Liverpool v West Bromwich Albion - as it happened

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Liverpool v West Brom, Premier League 2020/21, matchday 15, 27/12/2020 - Official line-ups. BESOCCER
Liverpool v West Brom, Premier League 2020/21, matchday 15, 27/12/2020 - Official line-ups. BESOCCER
Join us for live coverage of the Premier League clash between Liverpool and West Brom from Anfield. The hosts can go five points clear at the top with a win here while the Baggies are in the relegation zone.
Goal

List of goalscorers

Sadio Mané
12'
1 - 0
1 - 1
82'
Semi Ajayi
Press

Match report in news

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    FT: Liverpool 1-1 WBA!!! All over at Anfield and even though Mane put Liverpool ahead early on, the Reds were made to pay for not taking advantage of their early dominance. WBA came out to attack in the second period and could have scored through Grant before they finally did so through Ajayi's header eight minutes from time which went in off the post. They then withstood late Liverpool pressure to take home a precious point.
End of match

End of match

  • 95'
    It's played short to the Ox, it's blocked for another corner and the ref blows for full time!!
  • 95'
    The Ox wins a corner off Phillips and this will be the last chance.
  • 94'
    Robertson's long ball in is left by the defenders and the keeper as it's a goal kick.
  • 93'
    Henderson's cross is easily caught by Johnstone.
  • 92'
    WBA go down this near side, but it's offside.
Substitution

Substitution

at West Bromwich Albion
  • 91'
    WBA sub: Gallagher goes off slowly and Ivanovic is on.
  • 91'
    Four added minutes.
  • 90'
    Williams heads over the corner now.
  • 89'
    Liverpool sub: Origi on for Firmino.
  • 89'
    Tremendous save to deny Firmino!!!! Robertson's ball in finds Firmino at the back post and Johnstone makes a terrific save to tip it wide for a corner.
  • 89'
    WBA go forward again, but they mess it up in the final third and the flag was up anyway.
  • 88'
    Liverpool are attacking again looking for a winner here.
  • 87'
    Furlong has his arms on Mane, but the Liverpool goes down looking for the pen and Friend isn't interested.
  • 86'
    WBA could be second from bottom onj single figures despite drawing at the Etihad and Anfield.
  • 85'
    TAA's ball into the area is allowed to bounce by the keeper, the ball jumps up and nearly does the GK!
  • 84'
    The Ox hits a corner well over!
Substitution

Substitution

at Liverpool
  • 83'
    Liverpool sub: The Ox is on for Jones.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de West Bromwich Albion en el 82'
  • 82'
    WBA level it up!!! Can you believe it??? The corner is taken short and then back to Pereira, the ball comes back in, Ajayi rises higher above Fabinho, his header hits the post, the ball bounces a good yard in front off the line, but then vicious spin takes it into Alisson's net!
  • 81'
    Liverpool give away another corner needlessly by Williams.
  • 80'
    Salah comes forward for Liverpool and Diangana gets a vital touch on the ball to break down the attack.
  • 80'
    Ajayi so nearly gets on the end of that as well!
  • 79'
    Robertson miscues the ball, Alisson can't save the corner and the Baggies get a gift.
  • 78'
    WBA sub: Grant is replaced by Charlie Austin.
  • 78'
    TAA goes for goal and it goes just wide.
  • 77'
    Henderson is brought down by Allardyce 25 yards out.
  • 76'
    The game has become very open now.
  • 74'
    The Baggies get a corner.
Substitution

Substitution

at West Bromwich Albion
  • 73'
    WBA sub: Pereira on for Robinson who didn't seem too happy at being taken off.
  • 72'
    What an opportunity to level! A typical Allardyce move as a long ball forward sees Grant run onto it, he is one on one with Alisson and his strike is well saved by Alisson's left leg.
  • 71'
    Liverpool having a good bit of possession and territory in the last five minutes after a shaky period for the home side.
  • 69'
    Free-kick to Baggies in the box as Robertson catches Furlong in the back.
  • 68'
    Diangana!!! WBA go down Liverpool's left again, Robinson's cross finds Diangana whose volley is wayward.
  • 65'
    Salah heads over from the bar from inside the area! Liverpool need a second to settle the nerves.
  • 65'
    Salah gets into the area, he looks to cut back for a teammate and Ajayi just boots it out for a corner.
  • 63'
    Jones passes to Robertson, his shot is blocked and the flag is up!
  • 62'
    There's tension now at the ground as the visitors are competing well in the second half.
  • 61'
    Klopp is booked for shouting at the ref on the touchline.
Substitution

Substitution

at Liverpool
  • 60'
    Liverpool sub: Rhys Williams on for Matip.
  • 57'
    Matip has picked up an injury here in the groin area. I think he's pulled something.
Card

Yellow card

a West Bromwich Albion
  • 56'
    O'Shea catches Henderson from behind with a poor challenge and has his name taken.
  • 55'
    WBA have had 40% possession since the break. They had just 18% in the first 45.
  • 54'
    WBA come again! Robinson's ball in is headed towards Phillips who is offside.
  • 53'
    Jones fouls Gallagher in WBA's half.
  • 51'
    Grant!!! Furlong picks out Grant, he takes a couple of touches and then shoots straight at Alisson.
  • 50'
    Salah and Firmino look to pull one off a one-two to play in the Egyptian, but the Brazilian's return ball is too strong.
  • 49'
    Furlong's cross from the far side is caught by Alisson. WBA are attacking more now.
  • 47'
    Another TAA cross is headed by the Baggies.
  • 46'
    Henderson!! His sliced strike from just outside the area goes wide, but that was dangerous again.
  • 46'
    Liverpool get us going again!
  • 45'
    HT: Liverpool 1-0 WBA!! Half-time at Anfield and the Reds have been dominant. Mane put the Reds ahead inside 15 minutes from a Matip long ball and they've had plenty of chances to extend their lead. WBA have done little going forward, but have kept it at 1-0 so they aren't out of this one. Back for more shortly!
  • 45'
    45+1: WBA have their best move right at the end as Grant passes to Phillips, but he looks for the pass instead of a shot on goal and the attack comes to nothing.
  • 45'
    One added minute.
  • 45'
    Another Robertson cross is cleared by O'Shea.
  • 44'
    Liverpool are dominating, but the pressure has been much less in the last 10 minutes. WBA will be delighted it's only 1-0.
  • 43'
    TAA's ball into the box finds Salah who heads over.
  • 39'
    Henderson brings down Gallagher in the Baggies half and the visitors get a free-kick.
  • 36'
    WBA are just looking to keep it 1-0 until late on and then try and get a leveller late on. That seems to be their plan.
  • 34'
    Robertson's free-kick is headed away by O'Shea straight to Salah who hits over the goal!
  • 33'
    Mane and Furlong are having a right battle from corners and now the Baggies man fouls Mane just outside the area.
  • 32'
    WBA finally attack, but Diangana is caught offside.
  • 30'
    TAA goes for goal and the ball flies wide of the goal.
  • 29'
    Gallagher brings down Jones just outside the area. It might be the Baggies' first of the match.
  • 28'
    Firmino's effort is deflected behind for a corner.
  • 27'
    Shots: 6-0, on target: 1-0.
  • 26'
    Henderson's delivery into the area now is easily caught by the GK.
  • 24'
    82% possession for Klopp's team so far.
  • 22'
    Mane again!! TAA's ball in is left by Wijnaldum and the Baggies have to concede the corner to prevent Mane scoring. Wijnaldum then heads the set piece over.
  • 21'
    Mane!!!! Henderson's ball into the box is headed by Mane and it goes wide of Johnstone's left upright.
  • 20'
    Allardyce's men are being outplayed and a second looks on the way. Liverpool haven't taken their foot off the gas one bit.
  • 19'
    Mane now!!! A ball is deflected by Gallagher and the Senegalese so nearly diverts the ball into the goal
  • 18'
    Robertson's ball in is so nearly knocked in by Salah.
  • 18'
    Robertson's cross in is touched by Salah, the ball falls to Mane who wins the corner.
  • 16'
    Henderson's ball in for Robertson is headed away by WBA for a throw in.
  • 15'
    The goal was coming and let's see how WBA respond to this.
  • 13'
    That control by Mane was brilliant.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Liverpool en el 12'
  • 12'
    Mane puts the Reds ahead!!! Fabinho passes to Matip, he sends a lovely ball in to Mane in the box who controls superbly with his chest before firing past Johnstone!
  • 11'
    Robertson again causes trouble for the Baggies and they have to clear his cross.
  • 10'
    Furlong's long throw is headed by Ajayi well wide of the goal. Goal kick.
  • 9'
    Fabinho looks to find Robertson again on Liverpool's left, but the pass is overhit.
  • 7'
    Play continues and then Fabinho blazes well over the bar.
  • 6'
    Liverpool so nearly score!! Firmino passes to Robertson on the left and his ball in is so nearly reached by Salah!
  • 4'
    Henderson finds Firmino and WBA read his attempted through ball. Good start by the Reds.
  • 3'
    Mane gives the ball to Robertson, his cross beats everyone, Salah keeps the ball in play and lays off to Henderson and his pass for Mane is headed away by the Baggies.
  • 2'
    Firmino concedes the first free-kick of the game.
  • 1'
    WBA get us going from left to right! Both teams in their usual kits.
Start of match

Start of match

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    The players make their way out here!
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    2000 fans are allowed this one. Only Liverpool and Everton can have spectators.
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    For WBA, Matt Phillips is the Baggies captain for the first time and they make one change from the 0-3 loss at home to Villa. Jake Livermore is out suspended after seeing red in that fixture and Callum Robinson comes in.
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    Klopp makes two changes from the 0-7 thrashing of Palace. Curtis Jones starts ahead of Nabi Keita (injured) and Mo Salah is in for Minamino.
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    5 degrees and overcast in Liverpool this afternoon.
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    1st v 19th. 31pts v 7pts.
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    Kevin Friend is the referee while Martin Atkinson is the VAR.
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    There's been a late change to the Baggies bench as Kipre replaces Edwards.
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    WBA XI: Johnstone (GK); Gibbs, O'Shea, Ajayi, Furlong; Diangana, Gallagher, Sawyers, Robinson, Phillips; Grant.
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    Liverpool XI: Alisson (GK); Robertson, Fabinho, Matip, TAA; Wijnaldum, Henderson, Jones; Mane, Firmino and Salah.
Info

Pre-match

27 December 2020, 17:30

Referee: Kevin Friend

Stadium: Anfield

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