Liverpool vs West Ham United LIVE - latest score, Ekitike and Van Dijk give Reds commanding lead
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Welcome to our live coverage of Liverpool vs West Ham United in the Premier League at Anfield. Salah's corner is headed clear and West Ham counter at pace through Summerville, who puts the afterburners on.His threaded pass in the final third is cut out but that was genuine danger for Liverpool there.15:14Richard GarnettLiverpool applying pressureWest Ham have had a corner that came to nothing, but other than that, the Reds have been in total control here in the opening quarter of an hour.Arne Slot's team have been able to find the space to play a slick passing game so far.
Liverpool 1-0 West Ham United (Ekitike)It's there!15:04Ian DoyleTactical chatSzobozlai is as expected the number 10. 14:52Ian DoyleAtmosphere buildingSaturday 3pm kick-offs used to be the norm but now many people believe they are among the most difficult to build an atmosphere at.It's not too bad at the moment but a lot will depend on the performance of the Reds players.Can we all cope with another very slow start?14:29Richard GarnettNuno-ballThe West Ham Liverpool faced down in London back in November is nothing like the current team under Nuno Espirito Santo.
My concern is Wirtz will be a big miss.13:45KEY EVENTLiverpool team confirmedThe Liverpool team is locked in.Alisson; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitike.Subs: Mamardashvili, Woodman, Chiesa, Jones, Robertson, Frimpong, Nyoni, Ramsay, Ngumoha.One change13:21Ian DoyleWelcome very muchA very slightly chilly welcome to the latest game in Liverpool's season.Yes, it's the Premier League and it's West Ham United.The Hammers are in some good form but Liverpool haven't been doing too bad either.Nevertheless, a home win would be expected here. Normally.Let's do this!13:08Mark JonesHelloWelcome to a bright but chilly Anfield for what I believe - given Aston Villa's defeat last night and the fact that Manchester United and Chelsea aren't playing until tomorow, the latter at Arsenal - we can call 'an opportunity'.Paul WheelockGood afternoonAnd welcome to our live coverage of Liverpool's Premier League clash at home to West Ham United.Kick-off is 3pm.