Liverpool play hosts to the high-flying West Ham United in Saturday’s action at Anfield with the Reds hoping to keep pace with Manchester City at the summit.
Jurgen Klopp fielded a much-changed XI for the FA Cup fourth round fixture at home midweek against Norwich City with Takumi Minamino’s double securing the win for hosts.
The reverse fixture finished in a 3-2 win for David Moyes’ Hammers as Kurt Zouma scored the goal late on to ensure the three points for his side.
A host of regulars are poised for a return to the team sheet for Liverpool who head into the weekend contest billed the favourites to claim the win and close the gap on the league leaders Manchester City.
WHEN & WHERE?
Next up, a return to @premierleague action against West Ham 👊🔴 #LIVWHU pic.twitter.com/cTUIxtRLR2
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 4, 2022
Date: 5 March 2022
Time: 5:30 PM GMT
Venue: Anfield
TEAM NEWS
Joel Matip is likely to miss out on the forthcoming game with an illness that opens the door for Ibrahima Konate to pair up with Virgil van Dijk in the heart of the backline.
Curtis Jones and Naby Keita are expected to be deemed fit to make the matchday squad for the home side despite the midfield duo picking up knocks midweek.
Roberto Firmino remains on the sidelines with a long-term hamstring issue.
MATCH PREDICTION
Liverpool are the strong favourites to emerge winners in Saturday’s Anfield showdown despite West Ham’s impressive fortunes of late.
Liverpool 3-1 West Ham United
