West Ham vs Liverpool LIVE!
Liverpool bid to move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League when they play West Ham in their final game of 2024. Arne Slot’s side arrive at the London Stadium six points ahead of second-placed Arsenal, who do not play until New Year’s Day, and the leaders can strengthen their title claims if they continue their impressive form.
The Reds survived an early scare to beat Leicester at Anfield on Boxing Day and will fancy their chances against a West Ham side missing several key players due to injury and suspension. But the Hammers appear to have turned a corner Julen Lopetegui and will be looking to finish their own year on a positive note.
Mohamed Salah will be out to continue his brilliant goalscoring form and extend his lead at the top of the Premier League top scorers chart. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Dom Smith at the London Stadium.
West Ham vs Liverpool latest
West Ham have reason for optimism going into 2025 but hopes of Liverpool upset hit by key absences
15:58 , Jonathan Gorrie
As West Ham prepare for their final match of December and 2024, it is worth remembering how dire things had got at the beginning of the month.
The visit to the King Power Stadium on December 3 delivered a bruising 3-1 defeat to Leicester City.
It seemed as though Ruud van Nistelrooy’s first game in charge of the Foxes could prove to have been Julen Lopetegui’s last as West Ham manager. The Hammers’ board met to discuss his sacking – only to give him more time.
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Arne Slot sends Trent Alexander-Arnold warning in response to Liverpool contract question
15:42 , Jonathan Gorrie
Arne Slot had little interest in discussing the contract situation of his Liverpool stars after a comeback win over Leicester on Boxing Day.
Liverpool moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 victory over Leicester, having fallen behind inside six minutes after Jordan Ayew gave the visitors a shock lead.
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West Ham vs Liverpool: Latest Premier League odds today
15:37 , Jonathan Gorrie
West Ham: 13/2
Draw: 9/2
Liverpool: 4/11
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
West Ham vs Liverpool: Head to head (h2h) history and results
15:23 , Jonathan Gorrie
West Ham wins: 29
Draws: 38
Liverpool wins: 84
West Ham vs Liverpool: Premier League score prediction today
15:17 , Jonathan Gorrie
West Ham have significantly improved of late but will do well to take anything off this rampant Liverpool side.
It’s just one win in 18 for the Hammers in this fixture, across all competitions, and their injury issues in defence will surely be targeted by the likes of player of the season Mohamed Salah.
West Ham 0-3 Liverpool.
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Liverpool team news vs West Ham today
15:17 , Jonathan Gorrie
Luis Diaz is in line to start for Liverpool at West Ham after being rested in the Boxing Day win over Leicester.
The big decision facing Arne Slot is who to start alongside Diaz and Mohamed Salah in attack at the London Stadium.
Dominik Szoboszlai is suspended after five yellow cards so Ryan Gravenberch is set to line up alongside Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones in midfield.
Ibrahima Konate is closing in on a comeback but the centre-back is not ready to return.
Konate has been out for a month with a knee injury. He is still not back in training but both he and Conor Bradley are set to be available early in the New Year, with some big games on the horizon.
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West Ham team news vs Liverpool today
15:16 , Jonathan Gorrie
West Ham will be without Lukasz Fabianski, who suffered a serious-looking injury against Southampton so Alphonse Areola will come in. Max Kilman and Carlos Soler are doubts after also coming off during the win. Lucas Paqueta is available again after suspension.
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West Ham vs Liverpool: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today
15:16 , Jonathan Gorrie
TV channel: This evening’s game will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage beginning at 4:45pm GMT on the former and 4:15pm on the latter. Kick-off at the London Stadium is at 5:15pm.
Live stream: Those with a Sky Sports subscription can also watch the game live online via the Sky Go app.
Live blog: Follow live coverage of Sunday’s game with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog.
Welcome
15:14 , Jonathan Gorrie
Good afternoon and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of West Ham’s Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Kick-off from the London Stadium is at 5.15pm GMT.
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