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West Ham host Liverpool on Saturday afternoon needing a big result to lift them out of the bottom quarter of the Premier League table.
The hosts come into the game having endured a hugely frustrating week. Although they were seconds from victory at bottom-placed Crystal Palace last weekend, a lapse in concentration in the 96th minute ensured the Eagles were able to equalise, leaving Slaven Bilic’s side with only a single point. They sit 16th the table.
With a positive result on Saturday now even more of a necessity, the Hammers can at least take heart from their stunning 3-2 comeback victory against Spurs in the Carabao Cup last week. Bilic will be hopeful of a similarly determined performance here against the Reds, though his side have been wildly inconsistent at home so far this term.
In the Liverpool camp, spirits will be high following two consecutive 3-0 home wins: against Huddersfield in the League last weekend and Maribor in the Champions League in midweek.
Although the last away fixture for the Reds ended in a 4-1 collapse away at Spurs, boss Jurgen Klopp will be expecting a far more stable performance here, knowing that three points will keep his team in contention for the top-four places.
The Merseyside club, though, like their hosts, will have to make do with a weakened squad. Whilst they are still without Sadio Mane and Philippe Coutinho, Georginio Wijnaldum is also a doubt in midfield. For the Hammers, Jose Fonte, Aaron Cresswell and Michail Antonio are all out after sustaining injuries at Selhurst Park.
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What times does it start?
West Ham vs Liverpool kicks off at 17:30.
Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on BT Sport 1 from 17:00. Highlights will be shown at 22:30 on BBC One.
It’s a big game for…
Andy Carroll. Don’t be surprised if Slaven Bilic starts the big striker to ruffle some feathers amongst a Liverpool defence that has been fragile in recent weeks. Carroll would love to open his goalscoring account for the season with one against his former employers.
Best stat…
None of the last 12 Premier League meetings between these sides at West Ham have ended as a draw – West Ham have won four and Liverpool eight since a 1-1 draw in December 2001.
Remember when…
One of the most iconic FA Cup goals when these two sides met in the 2005 final: Gerrard's 35 yard volley.
Player to watch out for…
Daniel Sturridge. With two in two since returning from injury, the forward is beginning to show some signs of form and he would love a third goal here to secure a regular starting place under Klopp. The stats seem to be on his side, at least, the 28 year-old has scored five goals in seven Premier League appearances against the Hammers.
Previous three meetings…
West Ham 0 Liverpool 4 (Sturridge, Coutinho x2, Origi), Premier League, May 2017
Liverpool 2 (Lallana, Origi) West Ham 2 (Payet, Antonio), Premier League, December 2016
West Ham 2 (Antonio, Ogbonna) Liverpool 1 (Coutinho), FA Cup, February 2016
Form guide…
West Ham: LWDLWD
Liverpool: DDWLWW
Odds…
West Ham: 22/5
Liverpool: 11/18
Draw: 16/5
Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of Stoke vs Leicester from the bet365 Stadium.
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Pre-match quotes from Mark Hughes
On the possibility of winning back-to-back games following last week's victory away to Watford: "Everybody knows the importance of back-to-back wins. It would be good to be able to do that on the back of a really good away performance."
On naming an unchanged side from last weekend: "We've been looking for continuity in terms of selection. We're grateful that we've been able to name the same side. The players deserve that in terms of what they did last week."
On the threat posed by Leicester: "They are a very good team. In recent games against them we've found it difficult. They've got a lot of talent at the top end of the pitch so we'll have to be vigilant."
Quotes from Sky Sports
Stoke vs Leicester - last five meetings
- Leicester 2-0 Stoke, April 2017 (Premier League)
- Stoke 2-2 Leicester, December 2016 (Premier League)
- Leicester 3-0 Stoke, January 2016 (Premier League)
- Stoke 2-2 Leicester, September 2015 (Premier League)
- Leicester 0-1 Stoke, January 2015 (Premier League)
The players are in the tunnel at the bet365 Stadium. Kick-off is just over five minutes away!
5' - Leicester have the first meaningful attack of the match as Riyad Mahrez sets Jamie Vardy away with a long through pass. Vardy collects the ball on the right wing before firing a low cross in towards Demarai Gray in the penalty area. However, the ball is blocked by a Stoke defender and Leicester have to settle for a corner, which comes to nothing.
11' - Lovely play. Demarai Gray squares Kurt Zouma up on the edge of the Stoke penalty area before beating him and drilling an accurate, low cross in towards Jamie Vardy on the edge of the six-yard box. Kevin Wimmer just about gets to the ball first to deny the Leicester striker a tap-in.
14' - A slack pass from Vicente Iborra midway inside the Leicester half gifts Stoke their first shooting opportunity of the match. However, Xherdan Shaqiri's effort from just outside the penalty area is poorly struck and the ball dribbles wide of Kasper Schmeichel's goal.
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