The manager's verdict

So, what did Jürgen Klopp make of Liverpool's 2-1 win over West Brom? Click here to read his post-match thoughts.

Klopp: "I haven't seen a weak team in the Premier League so we have to work for it. I know we will have problems and my job is to find solutions."

Klopp: "We have 20 points, it wasn't possible to get more tonight. It's really difficult for me to be satisfied with football games but a 2-1 keeps you more awake than a 4-0. Maybe in this moment we aren't experienced enough in a situation like this."

Klopp: "They were one time quicker in mind than us in the game and they scored a goal. That's football."

Klopp: "In this moment it feels better that we only won 2-1 rather than three or four nil. 

"Defending, first of all, is not letting them create a lot of chances. I don't remember a lot of chances."

Jürgen Klopp has arrived for his post-match press conference - updates to follow.

Take a look at how the action unfolded tonight by visiting our photo gallery.

So, it may have been nervy at the finish but Liverpool were full value for the victory overall. Here's our on-the-whistle report from Anfield.

And here's how the table looks for us after tonight's win...

Here's the story of the game in stats...

That was close. Wijnaldum strikes from the edge of the area...it beats Foster but can't nestle in the corner.

Three minutes of added time...

Foster denies Liverpool again - this time repelling Firmino's attempt to slip the ball beyond him after being teed up by Mane in the box.

Firmino meets Mane's cross with a glancing header, but it's straight at Foster.

Another effort on goal from the visitors - this time Morrison clips over from the edge of the area after Matip and Milner held up Rondon in the box.

A chance for West Brom to pull one back as the ball breaks for Chadli at a half-cleared corner. Thankfully, he pokes wide of the upright. A warning, though - this game isn't over.

An absolutely stunning block from Olsson denies Can a certain third after Coutinho set him up 12 yards out. Unlucky.

A brilliant save from Foster ensures it remains 2-0 here as the Baggies' 'keeper claws Lovren's header from Coutinho's free-kick out of the top corner.

It's almost 3-0 but Foster makes a sprawling stop at the feet of Firmino after Coutinho's pass had played him into space in the box at the conclusion of a counte-attack.

Coutinho almost slides Firmino through on goal, but Olsson does enough to thwart the forward.

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Liverpool 1/100
Draw 16/1
West Brom 90/1

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Here's the tale of the tape from that first half...

Roberto Firmino told us earlier this week at Melwood he, Coutinho and Mane had a celebration up their sleeves for the next goal - and we witnessed it after Philippe struck.

Not too sure about your dance moves, though, boys!

A bit of wonderful skill from Firmino results in him sliding the ball to Clyne, who strikes over the bar.

Liverpool spring another attack after winning the ball deep. This time it results in Lallana clipped over the bar from just inside the box.

Liverpool firmly in control here: Clyne fires a delightful ball across the face of goal. Can isn't too far away from getting a toe to it.

Henderson's hooked cross from the right finds Milner's run into the area; the vice-skipper loops his header well over the bar, however.

Dangerous counter-attack from the visitors, but a combination of Lovren and Firmino prevent Phillips' attempted cross from picking out an unmarked Rondon in the centre of the box.

The ball breaks invitingly for Coutinho on the box, but his shot on the spin crashes against a defender and West Brom clear.

Follow today's action using our Opta chalkboard below...

Here come the teams... Kick-off is almost upon us!

The Reds have arrived...

Take a glimpse inside the Liverpool dressing room at Anfield this afternoon...

The team news is in from Anfield.

Adam Lallana returns to the Liverpool starting line-up, with Daniel Sturridge dropping down to the bench in Jürgen Klopp's only change from Monday's 0-0 draw with Manchester United.

Georginio Wijnaldum is named among the Reds' substitutes after missing the United game due to injury.

Liverpool starting XI: Karius, Clyne, Matip, Lovren, Milner, Can, Henderson, Lallana, Coutinho, Mane, Firmino. 

Subs: Mignolet, Moreno, Origi, Lucas, Klavan, Sturridge, Wijnaldum

The stage is set...

Flashback

There was late drama in last season's corresponding fixture.

Divock Origi came off the bench to snatch a 2-2 draw and a point for the Reds with an equaliser deep into stoppage time.

Liverpool's most recent home Premier League win over West Brom came in October 2014, when Adam Lallana's first goal for the club helped earn a 2-1 victory.

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Here are the latest odds from Liverpool's official betting partner, BETVICTOR.

Liverpool 3/10
Draw 19/4
WBA 11/1

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Pre-match stats

It could be landmark day in the Liverpool career of this man today.

To find out why, click here.

Also, if you are making your way to L4 later today, it's worth reading this to make sure you're properly prepared.

So what can the Reds expect strategically from West Brom and Pulis this evening? 

Football writer Paul Wilkes has given us some tactical insight into the Baggies.

So that's what West Brom's manager thinks, but what about the Baggies' support? 

We spoke to West Brom fan Danny Garbett to find out the visitors' feelings about their trip to Anfield.

The view from the Hawthorns

Baggies boss Tony Pulis held his pre-match press conference yesterday, and it's safe to say he's been impressed by Liverpool's start to the season.

"They’ve got some fantastic players. Their front five are exceptional. They’ve all got the ability of taking players out of the game individually," said the Welshman.

Nathaniel Clyne has also been talking about the importance of making Anfield a fortress this season.

"We've done really well this season home and away and we want to continue putting on good performances and try to get a good result against West Brom," the defender told Liverpoolfc.com.

Read more from Clyne here.

Jürgen Klopp called on Liverpool to be 'angry' but 'patient' against West Brom in his pre-match press conference on Thursday.

And Emre Can agrees with the boss. 

"We have to be angry before every game and we have to go into the game with confidence because we know our strengths," says the Reds midfielder.

Read more from Emre here.

After starting the season in such fine form for club and country, perhaps it's no surprise that Roberto Firmino always seems to have a smile on his face.

We sat down with the Brazilian at Melwood this week to talk pressing, goal celebrations, life on Merseyside and much, much more.

Click here to read what the Reds' No.11 had to say.

Quiz!

Did you know that Liverpool have scored 38 times in 20 previous Premier League meetings with West Brom?

23 players have found the back of the net for the Reds against the Baggies in the Premier League.

The question is, can you name them all in eight minutes?

Speaking of the matchday programme and Jordan Henderson, here's today's front cover...

Why not start by taking a look at what the manager and captain have had to say in their notes for today's matchday programme?

Jürgen Klopp has written about Joe Gomez's long-awaited return to training, while Jordan Henderson has praised the work going on at Liverpool's Academy.

Good morning and welcome to Liverpoolfc.com's live matchday blog for this evening's Premier League meeting with West Bromwich Albion.

Liverpool head into the clash at Anfield, which kicks off at 5.30pm BST, unbeaten in their last six top-flight outings following Monday's 0-0 draw with Manchester United.

As ever, we'll bring you the best of the pre-match build-up and the team news as soon as it lands, as well as live match updates and all the post-match reaction from Anfield.

So stay with us throughout the day and you won't miss a thing.