Last-gasp Origi goal rescues below-par Liverpool

Klopp replaced Lovren with Origi for the closing stages, and the 20-year-old striker scored his first Premier League goal with a deflected shot from long range six minutes into added time.

Jordan Henderson’s first start since August coincided with a first-half opener for the Reds captain.

Liverpool dominated in open play, but its lack of cutting edge and West Brom’s opportunism produced a dramatic stalemate.

Daniel Sturridge has picked up his umpteenth injury and is out again for Liverpool, but they are boosted by the return of Philippe Coutinho after three weeks on the sidelines.

Origi’s goal saved a point at a moment in which all looked lost for Liverpool. We always watch players on video but if we take them in winter, in summer or never, I don’t know at this moment.

West Brom thought they had snatched the lead right on half-time as Olsson turned Craig Gardner’s free-kick in, but, after appeals from the Liverpool players, the officials opted – correctly, it appeared – to disallow the goal for offside.

But just like last week, they were faced with opposition who were prepared to defend deep and doggedly, and sit back waiting to attack on the counter in at attempt to frustrate the home side.

Thursday’s 0-0 draw at Sion secured top spot in their Europa League gathering and West Brom head mentor Pulis trusts Klopp was an incredible arrangement by the Anfield progressive system.

INCIDENTS: Premier League game at Anfield, attendance 44,147. We had some words in the game; sometimes it takes more than a few seconds to cool down. But we don’t know if players we get will do it better.

Tony Pulis’ side are sitting comfortably in 13th in the table and have taken points from some of the top sides already this season.

And it could have been worse for Liverpool on the stroke of half time when Olsson nodded in Craig Gardner’s free kick.

Coutinho’s delivery to the back post was headed down by Adam Lallana into the path of Henderson, who swept home past Boaz Myhill from six yards out.

That’s just ludicrous. Liverpool is a club that is in good financial standing and it certainly has funds available for their new manager. Maybe the crowd were disappointed but they didn’t show it. It was only one point but it felt like three, an explosion.

West Brom possible starting lineup: Myhill; Dawson, McAuley, Evans, Olsson, Brunt; Morrison, Fletcher, McClean, McManaman; Rondon.

The Baggies enjoyed a spell of pressure after that, without creating any real chances, but frustrated a Liverpool side desperate to get on the ball.