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League leaders Liverpool will be taking on West Ham as they inch closer and closer to the Premier League title. The Reds comfortably sit at the top with 76 points, having remained unbeaten in the ongoing campaign and will want to bounce. However, Jurgen Klopp’s men did suffer a 1-0 defeat at the Metropolitano to Atletico Madrid, which could result in a few first-team players being rested in order to prepare for the second leg of the Round of 16.
As for West Ham United, the season has been an underwhelming one as they languish at the 18th spot with just 24 points on board. Though the task is challenging, the Hammers will be desperate for a win in order to move away from the danger zone.
Match Details
Liverpool
Jordan Henderson’s hamstring injury against Atletico Madrid puts him out of contention and is expected to be on the sidelines for three weeks. Sadio Mane was taken off at half-time against Atletico in the second half but could start against West Ham. Naby Keita and Axel Oxlade-Chamberlain will be pushing for starts in midfield, while Joel Matip could also get some game time in defence.
West Ham
Ryan Fredericks was subbed off after he sustained a knock to the shoulder in the 2-0 defeat to Manchester City. Felipe Anderson hasn’t had featured much for West Ham since January but was back on the bench on Wednesday. Recent recruit, Jarrod Bowen got his debut for West Ham but could get to be the part of the starting eleven from the very first minute. Manuel Lanzini and Sebastien Haller are in contention of starting for the away side.
LIV (Expected Playing 11)- Alisson; Robertson, V Dijk, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold; Wijnaldum, Fabinho, Chamberlain; Mane, Firmino, Salah
WHU (Expected Playing 11)-Fabianski; Diop, Ogbanna, Cresswell; Snodgrass, Rice, Noble, Soucek, Masuaku; Antonio, Haller
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been pivotal as the wing-back for Liverpool, especially when it comes to his ball distribution. The 21-year-old has two goals and 10 assists with a pass accuracy of 75.5% from 26 games this season.
Robert Snodgrass has been one of the standouts for West Ham United. The midfielder has five goals, four assists and has a pass accuracy of 77.7% from 1416 minutes in the league this season.
Sadio Mane has been lethal on the attack for Liverpool. The Senegal international has 12 goals, six assists and has a pass accuracy of 81.6% from 1815 minutes in the league this season.
Sebastian Haller can pack a punch on the forward line for West Ham. Haller has six goals, an assist and has a pass accuracy of 65.2% from 24 appearances this season.
From the last six games between the two sides, it’s Liverpool who has had the upper hand with five wins, while one match ended on level terms.
Liverpool walks in as the indefinite favourites to bag the win.
Goalkeeper- L Fabianski
Defenders- J Gomez, V v Dijk, T Alexander Arnold (vc)
Midfielders- D Rice, M Noble, R Snodgrass, N Keita, S Mane
Forwards- R Firmino, M Salah (c)
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