Liverpool vs West Ham United Preview

January 30, 2016
By: Deke Hardman

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Saturday’s FA Cup action concludes at Anfield where Liverpool face West Ham United in a repeat of the 2006 final.

That match at the Millenium Stadium a decade ago was one of the most famous in the competition’s history with the Hammer seemingly having one hand on the trophy before former Reds’ captain Steven Gerrard fired in a stunning injury time equaliser to make the score 3-3 and send the tie into extra-time.

The Merseyside outfit went on to win the match on penalties and claim their seventh FA Cup win while the East London side remain stuck on three triumphs.

Jurgen Klopp’s side needed a replay to get past Exeter City in this season’s third round, and since their 3-0 victory over the League Two side they have beaten Norwich City 5-4 in the league and sealed their progress to the final of the League Cup after beating Stoke City on Tuesday evening.

Daniel Sturridge once again misses out though Dejan Lovren could return after six matches out with a hamstring injury.

Roberto Firmino is favourite to score the first goal of the game at 6.0 (5/1) with Bet 365, with Christian Benteke a 6.5 (11/2) chance with the same firm.

The home win is 2.15 (23/20) with a variety of bookmakers with the visitors as highly priced as the 3.8 (14/5) on offer from Betfred. The draw can be backed at 3.6 (13/5) with Bet Victor.

A late goal from Nikica Jelavic was enough to see Slaven Bilic’s men edge past Wolverhampton Wanderers in the last round while they go into the game on the back of Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Premier League title favourites Manchester City.

Forward trio Manuel Lanzini, Andy Carroll and Diafra Sakho are all sidelined though Mark Noble should be fit enough to feature despite missing training on Thursday with the flu.

Enner Valencia is 9.0 (8/1) to net first with Bet Victor ahead of Jelavic who is a 10.0 (9/1) chance with Coral.

West Ham have already done a league double over Liverpool this season winning 3-0 at Anfield back in August before recording a 2-0 victory at Upton Park in their first fixture of 2016.

Another Hammers win to nil here can be backed at 6.1 (51/10) with 888 Sport while Sky Bet offer 3.1 (21/10) for the away side to score at least twice.

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