Liverpool vs West Ham LIVE: Team information and line-ups as Reds shut in on Premier League
Liverpool can step a step closer to lifting the Premier League title if they beat West Ham United at Anfield but the confirmation of Mohamed Salah’s contract extension may mean it’s already party time on Merseyside.
The news of Salah’s new deal has given the Reds a timely boost after last weekend’s defeat at Fulham, and Arne Slot’s side now have the chance to move 13 points clear of Arsenal with a win this afternoon. The Gunners were held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford yesterday.
It leaves Liverpool three wins away from securing the title with seven games remaining this season and they will face a West Ham team have are without a win in their last four league games under Graham Potter. The Hammers have lost their last nine trips to Anfield and have only one win there from their past 57 visits.
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Confirmed Liverpool line-up
Conor Bradley and Alisson return to the side after recovering from respective injuries, while Andy Robertson is dropped to the bench in light of a poor performance at Fulham.
Liverpool XI: Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones; Salah, Jota, Diaz.
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Since appointing Graham Potter in January, West Ham have managed just three wins from 12 – but one of them came away to Arsenal.
Their 1-0 win over the Gunners at the Emirates was one of the shocks of the season, with Jarrod Bowen scoring the only goal of the game.
However, the Hammers look unlikely to repeat that feat at Anfield.
When can Liverpool win the Premier League title?
Liverpool are in touching distance of securing the Premier League title after Arsenal dropped more points, this time at home to Brentford in a 1-1 draw at the Emirates.
The Reds can go 13 points clear at the top if they defeat West Ham at Anfield, as they look to bounce back from a shock defeat to Fulham at Craven Cottage last weekend.
It means three more wins would be enough to win the title, even if Arsenal win all of their games.
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Odds for the clash
Liverpool win 1/3
West Ham win 9/1
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Liverpool vs West Ham predicted line-ups
Liverpool XI: Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Salah, Jota, Diaz.
West Ham XI: Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Scarles; Alvarez, Ward-Prowse; Bowen, Paqueta, Kudus; Fullkrug.
What is the West Ham team news?
Aaron Cresswell, Crysencio Summerville and Michail Antonio remain out for West Ham, while Graham Potter may consider beginning with Niclas Fullkrug after a punchy impact off the bench against Bournemouth.
What is the Liverpool team news?
Liverpool are not thought to have any fresh injury concerns, though a fit-again Conor Bradley could contend for a start at right-back in the absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Alisson should also return from concussion in goal.
When is Liverpool vs West Ham and how can I watch?
Liverpool vs West Ham is due to kick off at 2pm BST on Sunday 13 April at Anfield. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage on the latter channel from 1pm BST. A live stream will be available for subscribers via Sky Go.
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Liverpool will hope to get back on track in their cruise to the Premier League title as they welcome West Ham to Anfield.
Defeat at Fulham last week represented a rare stumble for the runaway league leaders, though a draw for Arsenal prevented them gaining too much ground.
With Mohamed Salah tied down to a new contract, and a fresh deal for Virgil van Dijk seemingly near too, Arne Slot will be eyeing a smooth finish to a highly-successful first campaign at the club.
West Ham, meanwhile, will hope to find form again after a run of four games without a win that has stalled a solid start under Graham Potter.
