Analysis: Hammers subdued on sad day
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This was a game overshadowed by the shattering news about Hammers icon Bonds, one of the greatest leaders and players ever to represent the club.
The former defender was a symbol of West Ham's spirit, with the East Stand at London Stadium renamed after him in 2019 - an honour which moved him to tears when he addressed supporters at the time.
It was in this subdued atmosphere the Hammers faced a Liverpool side desperate to revive their fortunes after their struggles.
But Nuno Espirito Santo's team produced a lacklustre performance as they remained on 11 points, only out of the bottom three on goal difference.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson was barely troubled, with the only serious anxiety coming near the end when Jarrod Bowen fired a good opportunity off target.
As for Lucas Paqueta, only he will know what possessed him to get into a nonsensical verbal exchange with referee England following Niclas Füllkrug's foul on Dominik Szoboszlai - a debate the Brazilian refused to stop until he received the two yellow cards and was dismissed.
