WITH the odd starting time of 2.05pm specifically tailored for TV audiences, apparently, [West Ham](https://www.claretandhugh.info/?p=143037&preview=true) kick off against Champions Liverpool this afternoon with a couple of issues still clouding selection. The Hammers go in search of three consecutive home wins against an improbable opponent this afternoon who has the look of a side on the ropes.
Arguably at their most dangerous as Slot’s side seek the ‘fairy dust’ that has missing from their recent 9 losses from 12 games, Liverpool have all the attention on them.
Which is probably how Nuno prefers it after West Ham’s recent run has eased – slightly – the crisis talk of recent months.
The team news is out and the answer to the **Crysencio Summerville** conundrum – _‘will he or won’t he be fit’ is evident from the published line-up:_
West Ham United:
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Areola | Wan Bissaka, Todibo, Mavropanos, Diouf| Potts, Magassa, Fernandes| Paquetá, Wilson, Bowen (c)
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Evidently West Ham’s winger has still not fully recovered from the ‘knock’ that kept him sidelined from last week’s Bournemouth trip. Max oilman is dropped to the bench and replaced by a fit again Mavropanos. And there’s a start for Soungoutou Magassa with Paqueta presumably playing in Summerville’s wider left role.
We will be back after the game with Gonzo’s player ratings, my Nuno-watch rating and ‘Final score verdict’ so check back after the SKY televised game to see how your own opinions compare with ours: _There’ll also be the option for posting live comments so you can make Nuno and the Hammers team aware of your own opinion!_