West Ham vs Liverpool preview: Injury-hit Hammers take on improving Reds
A look ahead to the Premier League fixture at Upton Park
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It’s a big game for…
Christian Benteke: Asked to “run more” by Jurgen Klopp, the visitors will be relying on the Belgian striker’s firepower if they are to take the three points on Saturday. The Reds are lingering in 7th place and have lost their last two out of three away games.
Best stat…
If West Ham win on Saturday it will be the first time they have won two consecutive League matches against Liverpool since the 1963-64 season.
Remember when…
Diafra Sakho goal, 20th September 2014 - a wonderful chipped finish from the Senegalese forward gave the Hammers an early 2-0 lead en route to a 3-1 victory at home.
Player to watch…
Manuel Lanzini: The 22-year-old Argentinian enjoyed a dream debut when these two sides met in August – scoring on debut just three minutes into the match in front of the Kop. The creative midfielder will be hoping to help his team to victory again come Saturday lunchtime.
Past three meetings…
Liverpool 0 West Ham United 3 (Lanzini, Noble, Sakho), Premier League, August 2015
Liverpool 2 (Sterling, Sturridge) West Ham United 0, Premier League, January 2015
West Ham United 3 (Reid, Sakho, Amalfitano) Liverpool 1 (Sterling), Premier League, September 2014
Form guide…
West Ham United: DDDDDW
Liverpool: WLDDLW
Vital information…
Kick-off time: 12:45PM
TV: Live on BT Sport1, highlights on BBC1 at 10:30pm.
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