Reality check but Hammers have come a long way

As David Moyes pointed out before the game, "this time last season we were talking about relegation".

West Ham United manager David Moyes reacts on the touchline during the Premier League match at the London Stadium

Liverpool ended up giving West Ham a 90-minute reality check but the Premier League table, which of course never lies, still makes pleasant reading for David Moyes.

The Hammers never looked likely to beat the champions and go above them but are still fifth, ahead of Tottenham and Chelsea for the time being. As Moyes pointed out before the game, "this time last season we were talking about relegation".