Liverpool's Jonjo Shelvey is confident the team will continue to improve following their 3-2 win over West Ham at Upton Park.

Glen Johnson had given the visitors the lead after 11 minutes before Mark Noble converted from the spot after Joe Allen's handball in 36 minutes.

The Hammers then went into the interval ahead thanks to a headed own goal from Steven Gerrard.

West Ham's Carlton Cole levelled in the 76th minute, before No.9 for the day in Luis Suarez's absence, Shelvey, pressured James Collins into putting the ball into his own net three minutes later.

"I'm going to claim it (the goal), but the main thing is we got three points and it is important we kick on," Shelvey said.

"I played it (No.9) against Young Boys. I'm not a stranger to that role. We got a new manager (in the summer) with a different way of playing.

"It is very exciting to be in it and the longer the season goes on the stronger we will become."

Meantime, West Ham could be without midfielder Mohamed Diame for up to 12 weeks after he suffered a hamstring injury in the defeat.