Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Picture: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesLiverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Picture: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Picture: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

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Liverpool welcome West Ham United to Anfield and will be looking to pile the pressure on Manchester City in the Premier League title race.

Liverpool turn their attention back to the Premier League title race today when they welcome West Ham United to Anfield (17.30).

After winning the Carabao Cup at Wembley and moving into the FA Cup quarter-finals, the Reds’ ambitions of an unprecedented quadruple remain firmly alive.

Jurgen Klopp’s side can move within three points of leaders Manchester City and pile on the pressure.

Pep Guardiola’s men face bitter rivals Manchester United tomorrow.

For the visit of West Ham, Liverpool will be without at least three players.

Thiago Alcantara is again sidelined with a hamstring injury, while Roberto Firmino remains unavailable due to a muscle issue.

What’s more, Joel Matip has been ruled out of action due to illness.

And Naby Keita was left out of the squad against the Canaries, with Klopp confirming the midfielder is doubtful.

The Reds boss, therefore, will have some selection decisions on his hands.

He might be mindful of the reverse fixture in November when Liverpool fell to a 3-2 loss at West Ham.

David Moyes’ outfit hurt Klopp’s visitors on the counter attack on several occasions.

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