West Ham vs Liverpool: 4 key things to know as free scoring duo clash — Preview
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West Ham vs Liverpool: 4 key things to know as free scoring duo clash — Preview

Izuchukwu Akawor 12:54 - 26.04.2023

An important clash between West Ham United and Liverpool who are still fighting for a place in Europe next season. But who will hammer the other?

The London Olympic Stadium will host this potentially pulsating encounter between the Hammers and the Reds.

Both teams go head-to-head in the Premier League in very good form later tonight across competitions.

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The home side is looking to stop the Reds from completing the double over them following the narrow win in the reverse fixture at Anfield in October 2022.

Jurgen Klopp’s men are still within a chance of making it to Europe next season despite their current position and are looking to boost their chances with a win.

However, with both sides seemingly in good form heading into the game following good wins at the weekend, the key question is, what will happen when they clash in London tonight? Who will hammer the other?

While that remains a mystery, here are four things we know that you must know about the match.

West Ham United’s run

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After what has been an underwhelming campaign so far for David Moyes and his side, it seems the Hammers have rediscovered some of the form that saw them qualify for Europe last season.

Currently positioned 13th on the Premier League table and six points off relegation, the Hammers have looked different recently.

Declan Rice in action against Arsenal
Declan Rice has scored in each of his last two matches.

Moyes’ men will go into the game against Liverpool armed with a run of just one defeat in 10 matches, including two successive wins that produced eight goals across competitions.

Last weekend, the Hammers went, saw, and conquered a very good Bournemouth side 4-0 in a dominant display.

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Mo records for Salah

Egypt’s Mohammed Salah is the one player Moyes and his Hammers will be wary of heading into this one.

In case those of you who play fantasy Premier League didn’t know, Salah enjoys playing against West Ham.

Mo Salah pulls one goal back for Liverpool in the first half/Image via Getty.

The 30-year-old is just a goal shy of equaling the record of scoring 10 goals against West Ham set by John Toshack.

He is also in line to become the fifth all-time top scorer for the Reds in the Premier League should he burst West Ham’s net again.

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Salah has scored 16 goals in the Premier League this season and you cannot write him off from getting another tonight.

Creative TAA

After impressing as a central midfielder in recent matches for Klopp, Trent Alexander-Arnold could prove decisive tonight.

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool defender
Trent Alexander-Arnold could keep his role in midfield vs Hammers.

Trent has come under heavy criticism this season at his full back position but has looked a different beast in midfield for the Reds lately.

The Englishman is ranked third for big chances created in the league this season, with 21 to his name.

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Be scared, Hammers. Be very scared.

Liverpool’s team news

For the first time since the winter of 2020, Liverpool used the same starting eleven for three consecutive matches.

But that could change against the Hammers as Klopp looks to keep his team fresh ahead of a busy period.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp

The Reds have a whooping four matches in the next 11 days and Klopp will look to manage his team well, especially given the touch-and-go nature of some of his players.

Centre-back, Ibrahim Konate is already a major doubt for this one alongside Roberto Firmino while the German tactician will be looking to take care of Diogo Jota, who just returned and is firing.

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