The atmosphere at Anfield during Liverpool’s 2-1 win over West Ham was criticized by pundits Jamie Carragher and Les Ferdinand. Despite the significance of the match, with Liverpool closing in on the Premier League title, the Anfield crowd seemed subdued.
Carragher expressed his surprise at the lack of atmosphere, suggesting that the team’s dominant performance in the first half made the game “like a training game” for Liverpool. Ferdinand agreed, noting that the somber occasion of marking the Hillsborough disaster might have contributed to the muted atmosphere.
However, West Ham manager Graham Potter disagreed, saying that the supporters on both sides were “fantastic” and contributed to a “top atmosphere” throughout the game. Potter even expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance despite the loss.
The match saw Liverpool take the lead in the first half, with West Ham equalizing through an Andrew Robertson own goal. However, the Hammers ultimately conceded again, securing Liverpool’s win. The win brought Liverpool closer to the Premier League title, while West Ham slipped to 17th in the table.
