Jurgen Klopp’s side are looking to bounce back against the struggling Hammers – here is the lowdown on Sunday’s clash.
Liverpool’s dramatic 4-3 defeat at Bournemouth last weekend was the latest instalment of their rollercoaster ride under Jurgen Klopp, as the Reds threw away a 3-1 lead and slipped to four points off the top.
Their opponents on Sunday, West Ham, have also spent the week licking their wounds after being humbled 5-1 at home by Arsenal last time out.
Slaven Bilic’s side could go into this match in the bottom three if Hull or Sunderland claim victories on Saturday. which is a long way from where their fans thought they would be at this point of the season.
Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino in action
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The Brazilian forward has notched five league goals this season and will be eyeing up adding to his tally against West Ham’s leaky defence; only bottom club Swansea have conceded more than the Hammers’ 29 league goals this season.
Reid and his defensive partners need to improve quickly if the Irons are to climb away from trouble.
West Ham United’s Winston Reid scores their first goal
Last Meeting:
West Ham claimed a last-minute winner in extra time in the most recent match between these two teams, with Angelo Ogbonna’s header sending the Hammers into the FA Cup fifth round.
Bilic’s side also did the league double over Liverpool last season, but the Reds are protecting an unbeaten home record this season.
Liverpool’s Dejan Lovren, Lucas Leiva and Danny Ings look dejected in the home loss to West Ham
Recent league form – most recent last:
Liverpool – WWWDWL
West Ham – WLDLDL
Who’s the ref?
Mark Clattenburg will have the whistle at Anfield.
The experienced referee has taken charge of each of these sides once this season; Clattenburg oversaw West Ham’s 4-2 defeat at West Brom and Liverpool’s goalless draw at Southampton.
A general view of the newly built stand at Liverpool football club’s Anfield Stadium
What time is kick off?
Liverpool v West Ham starts at 4.30pm.
Where can I watch it?
Sky Sports 1 is the place to see this one, with coverage beginning at 4.15pm following the conclusion of Tottenham’s trip to Old Trafford.
Odds
Liverpool – 2/7
Draw – 9/2
West Ham – 17/2
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