Premier League champions Liverpool will aspire to win their fourth game on the bounce in all competitions when the Reds welcome West Ham United to Anfield for Saturday's top-flight showdown.

The hosts enjoyed a 2-0 victory over FC Midtjylland in the Champions League in midweek, whereas West Ham's most recent fixture saw them hold Manchester City to a 1-1 draw in the league.

Liverpool's defensive injury crisis worsened again on Tuesday night, but Jurgen Klopp's men nevertheless managed to march to victory as they took control of their Champions League group.

Goals from Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah saw Liverpool put Midtjylland to the sword in the second round of European fixtures, but the victory was overshadowed by makeshift centre-back Fabinho being forced off through injury in the first half, with Jurgen Klopp facing a dilemma in defence with Virgil van Dijk also out for the long term.

However, the champions have made a winning start to life without the influential Dutchman and are now searching for their fourth win on the bounce, although Klopp's men were made to work for their most recent victory in the Premier League - a narrow 2-1 triumph over a struggling Sheffield United side last weekend.

Liverpool's quest for back-to-back Premier League titles is sure to be significantly hampered should Van Dijk not take to the pitch again this season, but the Reds have made a strong start to proceedings overall and sit second at this early stage - only Merseyside rivals Everton have picked up more points after six matches.

Furthermore, Liverpool's extraordinary record at Anfield has seen the Reds go unbeaten in the league on familiar territory since a 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace in April 2017, but given the recent form of West Ham, the visitors may feel ever-so slightly optimistic about their chances of stopping the Reds in their tracks when they make the journey to Merseyside this weekend.

West Ham stretched their unbeaten run in the Premier League to four matches with a hard-fought draw against Manchester City last weekend, with Phil Foden rescuing a point for the Citizens after Michail Antonio's brilliance shone through with an acrobatic opener in the capital.

The Hammers boast a remarkable set of results against European-chasing sides recently - it would be difficult to forget their astonishing late comeback against Tottenham Hotspur in a hurry - while David Moyes's men have also taken maximum points from encounters with Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers this season.

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Baba God, abeg make nobody injure today and b4 Man City

I am happy that Van Diyk's surgery was successful...hopefully he will be stronger when he returns next season.

Fabinho's a small knock....most likely will be fit between March/April.

Liv players are injury-prone. Now is the time to rest Salah & Mane for the more demanding fixtures.

West Ham is a consistent team that is on the rise, a draw will be fair enough.

angelfrost fuckingmallam45 ebukahades10 gbest90 ghettokid1 emeijeh vickyrotex Kyase redblood01

Let the best team win.

A very good game

Liverpool all the way

what is wrong with Liverpool and injuries this season... na now everybody just confirm say klopp na best manager in the whole fucking world

Them For allow Rhys Williams na for CB

Alisson ; Alexander-Arnold, Phillips, Gomez, Robertson; Henderson, Wijnaldum, Jones; Salah, Firmino, Mane Subs: Adrian , R. Williams, N. Williams, Milner, Jones, Minamino, Jota

CAN I PROPHESAW! I see DRAW SOUP.
That's all.

Antonio no da squad.phìlip starts for us.

The three point is nonnegotiable.
YNWA!

that Philip boy wey dey for back ehn....

God airpus oooo
westham with crazy setpeice

I see a thick draw soup....



Don’t quote me am not feeling fine

NobleEngineer:
that Philip boy wey dey for back ehn....

God airpus oooo
westham with crazy setpeice

Anthonio no dey

Its going to be a dicey one since our two centre backs haven't played together before. I just pray our front two (excluding firmino) take their chances and convert into goals. We need to outscore West ham. At the end of the day, we will have our 3 points and top the table.
#YNWA

Mane brace,Salah hatrick,firmino no look goal.....leggo

TOP OF THE TABLE,YOUR CLUB WILL NEVER SING THAT

fergie001:
I am happy that Van Diyk's surgery was successful...hopefully he will be stronger when he returns next season.

Fabinho's a small knock....most likely will be fit between March/April.

Liv players are injury-prone. Now is the time to rest Salah & Mane for the more demanding fixtures.

West Ham is a consistent team that is on the rise, a draw will be fair enough.

angelfrost fuckingmallam45 ebukahades10 gbest90 ghettokid1 emeijeh vickyrotex Kyase redblood01

Fabinho will be back for Man city game

fergie001:
I am happy that Van Diyk's surgery was successful...hopefully he will be stronger when he returns next season.

Fabinho's a small knock....most likely will be fit between March/April.

Liv players are injury-prone. Now is the time to rest Salah & Mane for the more demanding fixtures.

West Ham is a consistent team that is on the rise, a draw will be fair enough.

angelfrost fuckingmallam45 ebukahades10 gbest90 ghettokid1 emeijeh vickyrotex Kyase redblood01

You smoke shiit....we topping the table tonight and this weekend

Aswearugaaad

My boys no go disappoint today. Hope to see Rhys Williams start - boy is a baller!

fergie001:
I am happy that Van Diyk's surgery was successful...hopefully he will be stronger when he returns next season.

Fabinho's a small knock....most likely will be fit between March/April.

Liv players are injury-prone. Now is the time to rest Salah & Mane for the more demanding fixtures.

West Ham is a consistent team that is on the rise, a draw will be fair enough.

angelfrost fuckingmallam45 ebukahades10 gbest90 ghettokid1 emeijeh vickyrotex Kyase redblood01

Hopefully, maybe the shakushaku defense will be a little bit organized

Liverpool losing this one for sure

May God help us today o... We say no to injuries... I know say West Ham go won die for field, but we will av d last laugh. Why?
It's simple.... Dis is Anfield! The fortress

EbukaHades10:
Baba God, abeg make nobody injure today and b4 Man City

Amen...

Nikiballer:


You smoke shiit....we topping the table tonight and this weekend

Be calming down....

Waiting

fergie001:
I am happy that Van Diyk's surgery was successful...[/b]hopefully[b] he will be stronger when he returns next season.

Fabinho's a small knock....most likely will be fit between March/April.

Liv players are injury-prone. Now is the time to rest Salah & Mane for the more demanding fixtures.

West Ham is a consistent team that is on the rise, a draw will be fair enough.

angelfrost fuckingmallam45 ebukahades10 gbest90 ghettokid1 emeijeh vickyrotex Kyase redblood01

see enemy o way no want our players return on time..