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It has been a week to forget for Liverpool Football Club.
Tuesday’s chastening 4-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League felt like a new low in a season that is rapidly spiraling out of control.
With nine defeats in their last 12 outings, the pressure on Arne Slot has reached a fever pitch.
The “mega crisis” narrative is no longer just media hyperbole; it is the reality staring back at the Reds from the league table, where they sit an unfathomable 12th.
Arne Slot granted his squad the day off on Friday to help disconnect from the situation before training again on Saturday.
Fans checking their apps for Sunday’s game might be confused by the unusual 14:05 GMT start time. It’s not a typo.
The five-minute delay from the traditional 2:00 PM slot is a knock-on effect from the early game between Crystal Palace and Manchester United.
That fixture was moved to Sunday at 12:00 PM to accommodate Palace’s Europa Conference League commitments on Thursday.
To ensure there is no broadcast overlap—and to give the Selhurst Park game breathing room to conclude—the Premier League pushed the afternoon slate (including West Ham vs. Liverpool) back by five minutes.
How to watch West Ham vs Liverpool
United Kingdom: The match will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage begins at 12:45 PM GMT.
USA: Viewers can stream the match exclusively on Peacock. (Kick-off is 9:05 AM ET).
Canada: The game is available exclusively on FuboTV Canada.
Australia: Fans Down Under can watch live on Optus Sport.
Free live audio commentary on the action is also available at video.liverpoolfc.com, via the official LFC app
Free bitesize highlights of the encounter will be available on All Red Video from 6pm GMT, followed by extended action and a full replay at midnight for members.
Team News
Florian Wirtz will complete his final part of rehab on Friday and could train with the squad Saturday and be in contention. Hugo Ekitike’s back injury not considered serious, although remains a doubt for Sunday.
Meanwhile Joe Gomez starting is “definitely a possibility” after he needed knee injections for pain last week.
For West Ham, Crysencio Summerville returned to training this week after calf knock and is likely to feature.
Defender Konstantinos Mavropanos missed the last month of action due to a thigh injury, with Hammers boss Nuno Espirito Santo confirming he could make a return too.
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