Liverpool v West Ham takes center stage at Anfield on Monday (Watch live, 3 p.m. ET on NBCSN and online via NBCSports.com) as the Reds aim to reclaim their 22-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.
Jurgen Klopp’s side remain unbeaten this season and with five more wins needed to guarantee the Premier League title, the finishing line is in sight. They are aiming for an 18th consecutive Premier League win which would equal Man City’s record for the most victories on the trot in top-flight history.
As for David Moyes and the Hammers, they are scrapping for their lives at the other end of the table and their daunting run of fixtures makes them one of the favorites for relegation.
Last season the Hammers did draw at home against Liverpool in the PL which was a key factor in the Reds not winning the title last time out but West Ham look extremely far from the team they were last season.
Liverpool v West Ham is first against 18th and all signs point to a big win for the home side as their unbeaten season continues with 25 victories from 26 games so far.
In team news Liverpool are without captain Jordan Henderson who has suffered a hamstring injury and will be out for the next three weeks.
Naby Keita comes in for Henderson in midfield as the rest of the Liverpool team is what you expect.
West Ham are without the injured Ryan Fredericks who suffered a shoulder injury in the 2-0 defeat at Man City on Wednesday.
Teenager Jeremy Ngakia comes in to replace Fredericks, while Felipe Anderson also comes into the lineup.
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🔴 Our team to face @WestHam 🔴@JamesMilner is out as a precaution due to a slight muscle strain.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 24, 2020
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— West Ham United (@WestHam) February 24, 2020