Overview
- Liverpool travel to the London Stadium on Sunday on a run of nine defeats in 12, including three successive heavy losses that have left them 11 points off the top.
- Alisson has trained and is expected to be available, with Hugo Ekitike a doubt after back spasms and Florian Wirtz facing a late check; Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley remain out.
- Previews indicate Andy Robertson and Alexander Isak are likely to return to the starting XI, with Joe Gomez or Curtis Jones options at right-back.
- Lucas Paquetá is available for West Ham after suspension, Callum Wilson is set to lead the line, and reports differ on Niclas Füllkrug’s readiness.
- The match kicks off at 2.05pm GMT on Sky Sports Main Event, an adjusted time for broadcast scheduling; Darren England referees with Paul Tierney on VAR.