After squirming their way to a late 1-0 win against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground last week, Liverpool once again face a team desperate for points at the other end of the table.

Nuno Espirito Santo's West Ham United side may have arrested the slump recently, earning wins against Spurs, Sunderland and Burnley in January, but they remain mired in relegation trouble in 18th place with just 11 games left of the Premier League season.

The Hammers have won only one of their last four, and will be desperate to take advantage of any lapses in Liverpool's performance, with the Reds having played far below their best level despite the late drama against Forest.

The ECHO...