Liverpool vs West Ham: Preview, predictions and lineups | OneFootball

Liverpool are looking to shake off last weekend's surprise defeat and take another step towards the Premier League title when they host West Ham United on Sunday afternoon.

Defensive errors were punished by Fulham last weekend as the Reds lost only their second match of the Premier League season, although Arsenal's draw at Everton the previous day ensured they still have a healthy buffer to protect. Arne Slot will want to secure the title as swiftly as possible and avoid any last-gasp nerves come the end of the campaign.

Liverpool's performances have been below their usual lofty standards in recent weeks but major contract updates regarding Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk will have the Anfield crowd roaring this Sunday.

West Ham are looking to become only the fourth team to take points off Liverpool at Anfield this term but their recent form and record against the Reds suggest it might be an unsuccessful trip north. The Irons have conceded ten in two meetings with Slot's side this season - admittedly under former head coach Julen Lopetegui - and have failed to win any of their past four league games.

Here is 90min's guide to the battle on Merseyside.

Liverpool vs West Ham head-to-head record (last five games)

Current form (all competitions)

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Liverpool team news

Alisson could return between the sticks / Visionhaus/GettyImages

Liverpool welcome first-choice goalkeeper Alisson back into the fold for the first time since the international break. The Brazilian suffered a head injury during a clash with Colombia and his spot has been filled by Caoimhin Kelleher in recent battles with Everton and Fulham.

Tyler Morton is close to making his comeback from a shoulder injury and could return to the matchday squad this weekend, but Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez remain missing in defence. Fortunately for the Reds, Conor Bradley returned against Fulham last time out and should start on Sunday.

Liverpool predicted lineup vs West Ham (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota.

West Ham team news

Crysencio Summerville has been missing since January / Alex Livesey - Danehouse/GettyImages

West Ham's injuries are clearing up but they remain without forwards Michail Antonio and Crysencio Summerville. The former will be absent for some time after fracturing his leg in a car crash and the latter, once a reported target for Liverpool, faces a race against time to play again this term.

Niclas Fullkrug has had plenty of injury issues himself during a difficult debut season but should start on Sunday having scored from the bench in last weekend's draw with Bournemouth. He could feature alongside Jarrod Bowen, who scored in all three meetings with Liverpool last season, and Mohammed Kudus in a front three.

West Ham predicted lineup vs Liverpool

West Ham predicted lineup vs Liverpool (3-4-2-1): Areola; Mavropanos, Kilman, Todibo; Wan-Bissaka, Ward-Prowse, Soucek, Emerson; Bowen, Kudus; Fullkrug.

Liverpool vs West Ham score prediction

Liverpool are edging closer to the finish line and a home clash with West Ham is a must-win fixture if they're to avoid offering chasers Arsenal any hope. Given their recent history with the Hammers - they have won their last nine Anfield clashes against them - they should add another three points to their total this weekend.

The Reds have been big scorers in this fixture and have managed 20 across the last five duels, with West Ham's iffy defensive unit unlikely to keep them at bay for too long. Liverpool's defensive frailties will offer the Irons encouragement, but Slot's side should win at a relative canter in front of the Anfield faithful.