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Slaven Bilic: What I really think about West Ham's Liverpool draw after Arsenal thrashing
SLAVEN BILIC believes West Ham's draw with Liverpool yesterday was the perfect reaction to last week's thrashing to Arsenal.
Slaven Bilic pleased to West Ham's reaction to Arsenal defeat
West Ham went behind early on against Liverpool but left Anfield with a hard-earned 2-2 draw thanks to goals from Dimitri Payet and Michail Antonio.
The precious point lifted the Hammers out of the relegation zone, one point clear of Swansea and Hull, and Bilic hopes his side can now build momentum going into a crucial Christmas period.
Michail Antonio and Dimitri Payet both scored for West Ham in Liverpool draw
West Ham have relatively winnable games for the rest of December, with Burnley, Hull, Swansea and champions Leicester all to come before the turn of the year.
"I'm definitely pleased with character," said Bilic, whose side lost 5-1 at home to Arsenal last week.
"We lost our last game 5-1 against Arsenal and then after a start that couldn't be worse when you concede a goal here you expect confidence to drop more.
Slaven Bilic's West Ham lost 5-1 to Arsenal before Liverpool draw
"But we showed great reaction. I am very pleased with the whole 90 minutes. It was a great point for us and a positive situation before a crucial week for us.
"Now we have Burnley and Hull at home which will be extremely difficult. We have to show quality and patience."