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Here are the latest football news and updates from BBC Liverpool:

Latest News

• Liverpool's Premier League title hopes suffer a blow as they lose 1-0 to Chelsea at Anfield. (BBC Sport)
• Jurgen Klopp's side are now six points behind leaders Manchester City, who have a game in hand.
• Liverpool's defeat was their first at home in the league since April 2021.

Transfer News

• Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing RB Leipzig's midfielder Konrad Laimer. (The Guardian)
• The 25-year-old Austria international has been a key player for Leipzig and could be available for around £30m.
• Liverpool are also said to be monitoring the situation of Borussia Dortmund's midfielder Jude Bellingham, who has been linked with a move to the Premier League. (Sky Sports)

Injury News

• Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is a doubt for the upcoming match against West Ham after picking up a minor injury in training. (Liverpool FC)
• The Dutch international has been a key player for Liverpool this season and will be assessed ahead of the weekend's match.

Match Preview

• Liverpool face West Ham at Anfield on Sunday, looking to bounce back from their defeat to Chelsea. (BBC Sport)
• The Hammers have been in good form recently, winning their last two matches in the Premier League.
• Liverpool will be looking to get back to winning ways and keep their title hopes alive.

Opinion

• BBC Sport's Phil McNulty says that Liverpool's defeat to Chelsea was a "wake-up call" for the Reds, who need to improve their performance if they are to win the title. (BBC Sport)
• The Guardian's Jamie Jackson says that Liverpool's midfield is a "problem area" that needs to be addressed if the team is to succeed. (The Guardian)