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Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard celebrates after scoring the first of his two penalties in the 2-1 win at West Ham, which put his side back at the top of the English Premier League. Mike Hewitt/Getty Images
The opening spot-kick came after home defender James Tomkins handled the ball as Liverpool's top scorer Luis Suarez tried to flick it past him. Mike Hewitt/Getty Images
The second was more controversial -- Liverpool defender Jon Flanagan was brought down by Adrian in the second half, though the West Ham goalkeeper appeared to make contact with the ball first. Julian Finney/Getty Images
West Ham's earlier equalizer was also disputed, with replays showing that Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet (in orange) was fouled by former Reds striker Andy Carroll. CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images
However, referee Anthony Taylor overruled his linesman, allowing the goal by Guy Demel to stand -- while Liverpool's players watched bemused as the big-screen replay showed Mignolet being impeded at the preceding corner. Julian Finney/Getty Images
Brendan Rodgers, surrounded by the traditional bubbles blown onto the pitch by West Ham fans, is hoping to burst Liverpool's 24-year title drought. Julian Finney/Getty Images
