Liverpool vs West Ham: Liverpool faces West Ham United in their next domestic league fixture on Saturday, as they aim to reduce the gap at the top.
Match Details:
Teams: Liverpool vs West Ham
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
Date: Saturday 5th March, 2022
Time: 11:00 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.hotstar.com/
Preview
Liverpool built on their EFL Cup final victory with a 2-1 triumph over Norwich in the FA Cup Round 5 match in mid-week.
Minamino scored twice for the Reds while Rupp pulled one back to reduce the defeat margin.
Liverpool’s stellar run continued as they aim to keep close on Manchester City’s heels in the race for the EPL title.
On the other hand, West Ham were knocked out of the FA Cup in mid-week against Southampton 3-1 away from home.
Perraud and Antonio scored for either side to keep the game alive until the hour mark.
Post that, it was one way traffic as Ward-Prowse and Broja scored for the hosts to ensure a first loss on the Hammers since January.
In their previous EPL clash, West ham beat Wolves 1-0 while Liverpool got the better of Leeds by a 6-0 margin.
With West ham aiming for a place in the top 4, this clash becomes important for either side as there is plenty riding on the result.
Both sides last met in November, where West Ham beat Liverpool 3-2 at home.
Form Guide
Liverpool: WWWWW
West Ham: LWDDW
Last Matches of both teams:
Liverpool 2-1 Norwich
Southampton 3-1 West Ham
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— LiveScore (@livescore) March 2, 2022
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Liverpool vs West Ham in India?
The match can be live streamed on the Hotstar VIP App, Jio TV; while the broadcast is available on Star Sports Select 1.
Team News
Firmino remains out for the Reds due to injury but Thiago could be available. Jones is a doubt for Liverpool due to a muscle strain.
Coufal, Fredericks, Masuaku and Ogbonna are ruled out for the Hammers.
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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 28, 2022
Liverpool possible 11:
Allisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Robertson, Elliott, Fabinho, Keita, Salah, Mané and Diaz
West Ham possible 11:
Fabianski, Johnson, Dawson, Zouma, Cresswell, Rice, Soucek, Bowen, Lanzini, Fornals and Antonio
Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 West Ham
The Reds are blowing away teams at the moment and at home, look a menacing threat as always.
West Ham have dipped in recent weeks with just 2 close wins in their last 5 matches across competitions.
Liverpool has won 10 of their 13 home matches and we do not expect anything different here.
However, West Ham should give Liverpool a run for their money with the Reds doing enough for three points.
Players to watch out for: Elliott, Diaz, Antonio and Soucek.