Dwindling Premier League title hopes suffered a near-fatal blow on Saturday as West Ham salvaged a draw against Jurgen Klopp's men, while Sheffield United were ignominiously relegated. Manchester United's push for Europe was dented by Burnley, who secured a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, keeping their hopes of survival alive. Klopp's brilliant reign at Anfield looks set to end on a flat note after they dropped points for the fourth time in five league games at the London Stadium. Just a few weeks ago Liverpool, who won the League Cup in February, were on course to quadruple their trophies, but that is now a distant memory after exits from the FA Cup and Europa League and a series of damaging league results.
A win would have seen Liverpool move level on points with leaders Arsenal, at least temporarily, but they failed to make the most of their chances despite an exciting second-half battle.
The Gunners are on 77 points, two ahead of Liverpool with a game in hand, while defending champions City are on 76 points with two games in hand on the Reds.
Jarrod Bowen put David Moyes' West Ham ahead shortly before half-time, but Liverpool looked very different in the second period and took the lead through Andy Robertson after an own goal from West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola.
But West Ham leveled in the 77th minute when Bowen broke free down the right and lifted a cross towards Michail Antonio, who headed home.
A somber Klopp said in the final weeks of his time at Anfield that he did not want to talk about his side's title chances.
“I'm honestly not in the mood to talk about that or look at it,” he told TNT Sports.
“We had to win here, we knew that and we didn't know that. Now we have a little more time between now and the next game. We try to get the boys ready again and then we go again.”
The German complained about his team's missed opportunities, which have cost them a lot of money in recent weeks.
“When we were 2-1 up, we were able to maintain control. As I said, we played very well in many moments, but we could not cope with the final situation,” he said. “That's been the story of the last four weeks.”
Klopp tried to play down a row with Mohamed Salah, who was left out of the starting line-up, but the Egyptian forward fanned the flames.
“If I speak, there will be a fire today,” he told reporters.
Pep Guardiola's City, who play relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest on Sunday, are heavy favorites to secure an unprecedented fourth consecutive English top-flight title.
Arsenal, who led the way for much of last season, are on the hunt, but also face a tough challenge at Tottenham on Sunday.
Newcastle's 5-1 win against bottom club Sheffield United strengthened their push for European football next season, but sent Chris Wilder's team to the Championship after just one season in the top flight.
Anel Ahmedhodzic gave the visitors an early lead at St James' Park, but two goals from Alexander Isak either side of a Bruno Guimaraes header turned things around.
A Ben Osborn own goal added to the woes for Sheffield United and Callum Wilson scored a fifth.
Newcastle remain in seventh place but are just one point behind Manchester United, who conceded a late penalty in a draw against Burnley.
Brazilian winger Antony scored his first Premier League goal of the season, but Zeki Amdouni leveled from the spot in the 87th minute to allow the home side to spoil missed chances.
Burnley are two points behind Forest, who are just outside the relegation zone, and one point behind Luton.
Hwang Hee-chan and Toti Gomes scored as Wolves compounded Luton's misery with a 2-1 win and Fulham drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace.
Everton host Brentford later on Saturday looking for their fourth win in five games, while Aston Villa, chasing a Champions League spot, take on inconsistent Chelsea in a late kick-off.
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