The champions travel to the capital with boss Arne Slot under increasing pressure after losses to Nottingham Forest and PSV
Arne Slot is determined to stay as Liverpool's boss
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Premier League champions Liverpool travel to face West Ham with the pressure starting to build on Arne Slot after last weekend’s loss to Nottingham Forest was compounded by a humiliating 4-1 defeat to PSV in Europe.
The Reds have sunk to 13th in the Premier League with Slot’s side having now lost six of their last seven in the league amid a run of just nine defeats in 12 games - the club’s worst spell of form in more than 70 years.
Nevertheless, this weekend might provide the chance to bounce back as they travel to the capital, with the Hammers starting the weekend above the relegation zone on goal difference alone.
However, Nuno Espirito Santo is beginning to gel his side after taking over in September and the recent wins over Newcastle and Burnley – as well as the draw to Bournemouth – show that West Ham are not a team the champions should take lightly on Sunday.
Follow all the latest build-up, team news and updates from the London Stadium below:
West Ham v Liverpool Live
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West Ham XI: Areola, Wan Bissaka, Mavropanos, Todibo, Diouf, Magassa, Potts, Fernandes, Paqueta, Bowen, Wilson
Liverpool XI: Alisson, Gomez, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Isak, Gakpo
1 hour ago
CHANCE! West Ham 0-0 Liverpool
12 mins: Flash of promise from West Ham as Magassa clips a lovely ball across the box but it’s beyond Wilson’s reach!
Fernandes goes for an ambitious shot from a long way out, but the whistle goes. Gomez and Alisson collided both trying to clear Magassa’s cross, and the keeper is down on the ground and needing attention.
Flo Clifford30 November 2025 14:18
1 hour ago
West Ham 0-0 Liverpool
9 mins: Liverpool - playing in their cream away kit - come forward in numbers now but a tentative attack, with Szoboszlai making the run, is cleared by Todibo. A hesitant start for both teams.
Flo Clifford30 November 2025 14:15
1 hour ago
West Ham 0-0 Liverpool
4 mins: West Ham fall asleep in midfield and Liverpool look to take advantage... but Isak hacks an attempt way over the bar, to jeers from the home support.
Applause rings out again at the fourth minute, in honour of former No 4 Billy Bonds.
Flo Clifford30 November 2025 14:11
2 hours ago
KICK-OFF: West Ham vs Liverpool
After a moving minute of applause, Jarrod Bowen laid a shirt bearing Bonds’ No 4 in front of the home faithful.
We’re now underway at London Stadium.
Flo Clifford30 November 2025 14:06
2 hours ago
Players out
Both teams are out as the West Ham faithful sing Blowing Bubbles with extra gusto today.
Moments to go before kick-off.
Flo Clifford30 November 2025 14:02
2 hours ago
Rousing tribute for Billy Bonds
“Six foot two, eyes of blue. The immortal Billy Bonds.”
Applause rings around the stadium as a fitting video package honours the life of West Ham’s longest-serving player.
Will Castle
Will Castle at London Stadium30 November 2025 14:02
2 hours ago
Tributes paid to Billy Bonds
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Flo Clifford30 November 2025 13:58
2 hours ago
Jarrod Bowen pays tribute to Billy Bonds
West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen said on Sky Sports: “I think you can see the reaction from everyone online already. What he meant to this club, and what he achieved with this club, obviously a stand named after him as well. It’s a sad day for everyone. Our condolences all go to his family, I know the supporters here will make noise for him today as well.
“He’s probably going to down as West Ham’s biggest legend, the best club captain that they’ve had, achieved so much. I’ll never emulate that success but to put on the captain’s armband like he did, for me is a big thing.”
Flo Clifford30 November 2025 13:55
2 hours ago
Arne Slot: 'We have more players on the bench than just Mo'
Arne Slot tells Sky Sports: “We have more players on the bench than just Mo but I understand why you ask the question. We’re playing four games in 10 days. I have many good players, so today I chose this line-up. Sometimes Isak has been on the bench, sometimes Wirtz so I understand why it’s about the players on the bench but it’s also about those that start.
“It’s not an easy decision as I have many more than 11 good players – it’s not the first time I haven’t played Mo, just like I’ve decided not to play Isak, Wirtz and Etikite.”
Flo Clifford30 November 2025 13:50
2 hours ago
West Ham great Billy Bonds dies aged 79
West Ham United legend Billy Bonds has passed away peacefully aged 79.
Bonds remains the longest-serving player in West Ham’s history and made 799 appearance for the club across a 21-year career (1967-1988) and twice won the FA Cup as captain.
He also won the Second Division title, four Hammer of the Year awards, had two testimonials, and claimed both a PFA merit award and an MBE for services to football.
West Ham confirmed that a period of appreciation to honour Bonds will be held before kick-off at today’s Premier League home fixture against Liverpool.
West Ham great Billy Bonds dies aged 79
The former Hammers captain and club legend and passed away on Sunday morning
Flo Clifford30 November 2025 13:45
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