A stretch too far: Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina
dives full length but can't prevent Scott Parker (out of picture)
from opening the scoring for West Ham
Leading the way: Parker celebrates his stunning goal
with team-mate Thomas Hitzlsperger
Heads up: Demba Ba (left) celebrates after scoring his
third goal in three games
Agony: Another blow for Liverpool as defender Martin
Kelly suffers a hamstring injury
Parker produced a lovely dinked effort into the far
bottom corner after 22 minutes to give the Hammers the
lead.
Demba Ba's guided header into the top corner then left the Reds
reeling.
Liverpool's late rally resulted in Glen Johnson tapping in after
84 minutes but Carlton Cole drove in a shot to secure a valuable
win for the Hammers.
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