Liverpool have taken the top spot of the Barclays Premier League with a 3-0 victory over West Ham.

Rafael Benitez's men are above Manchester United on goal difference following the win at Upton Park, courtesy of two goals from Steven Gerrard and a late Ryan Babel strike.

"We have done our job," Benitez said. "We have to keep winning, that's all we can do. We needed to get three points and put them under pressure, and now we will be cheering and supporting Manchester City.

"It's a derby and if they make a mistake they will be feeling the pressure. Manchester City are a difficult team to play against."

Gerrard said: "We're happy with the result, happy with the clean sheet. We've put a little bit more pressure on United.

"If they win their games, fair play to them, they deserve it, but we've got to keep the pressure on."

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