It’s fair to say Liverpool haven’t started the defence of their Premier League title quite like they’d have liked.The 7-2 humiliation against Aston Villa certainly wasn’t in their plans. Neither was losing Virgil van Dijk for the rest of the season in the Merseyside Derby.But their general performances have been shaky.They went 1-0 down at home to Sheffield United last weekend before going on to win 2-1.And the same happened as they hosted West Ham in the Saturday evening kick-off.Joe Gomez’s poor header was smashed into the back of the net by Pablo Fornals to give the visitors the lead.

However, just before half-time, Liverpool were level.

Mohamed Salah was kicked by Arthur Masuaku and referee Kevin Friend pointed to the penalty spot.

Yes, the West Ham man did kick Salah but the Egyptian certainly made the most of it.

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Salah picked himself up to convert the penalty to put Liverpool level before the break.

In truth, it probably was a penalty but Salah certainly made the most of it.

Before the match, Salah's manager, Jurgen Klopp, spoke highly of the former Roma star.

“Mo has played an incredible season so far, and he developed again as a player from that pure goalscoring machine to a more connecting player, very important for us," Klopp told Sky Sports.

“He is the hardest working, can go and go again, uses his speed but technique between the lines as well.

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“As a team we have to develop, as players we have to develop.

“That's normal because you have more experience, you have more games in your legs, that means you understand the game better and better and better and you get more aware of your own skills and use them more consciously.

“I’m really happy with his development and season so far. But of course we need him and all the boys in their best shape to achieve our targets.”