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Liverpool will take on West Ham United this weekend as the Reds look to make a push for the Champions League spots
Liverpool manager Arne Slot looks on before the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Liverpool FC and Qarabag FK at Anfield
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot will be looking to guide Liverpool into the top four(Image: 2026 Simon Stacpoole/Offside)
All you need to know on how to watch Liverpool vs West Ham United on Saturday
Match Details: The game will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Anfield, the home of Liverpool. Kick-off between the Reds and West Ham United is set for 3:00pm UK time.
How to Watch: Despite the game being a high-profile encounter, the match will not be televised live in the UK. This is because the game falls during the traditional Saturday 3:00pm blackout period.
Radio: While fans can't watch the game, those in the UK can listen to live audio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live. Free live audio commentary will also be available via the official LFC app for those with access.
Streaming Highlights: A full-match replay is usually available later in the day on Liverpool’s official club channel, LFCTV. Free highlights will also be available on the Sky Sports app and YouTube channel shortly after the final whistle as well as on Match of the Day which will get underway at 10:30pm on Saturday night on BBC One.
Current Form: Liverpool enter the game looking to solidify their top-four position following a dramatic 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest. West Ham arrive at Anfield in the relegation zone but in strong form, having lost only once in their last eight games.
Injury News: For Liverpool, Florian Wirtz has been ruled out of the clash with a back issue, however Jeremie Frimpong is available again but Alexander Isak, Wataru Endo, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni are all absent with long-term injuries. West Ham are without suspended midfielder Freddie Potts, while Pablo and Lukasz Fabianski are on the treatment table.
What Arne Slot has said: Ahead of the game, Arne Slot discussed his side's recent form and the last time the Anfield outfit faced the Irons. He said: "The win in November against West Ham was an important win, we played well. Resulted in a win, only lost twice since then, only in extra time, which is nothing new for us this season! Maybe things have changed, finally, as we scored stoppage time v Forest."
What Nuno Espirito Santo has said: The Hammers boss is fully aware that Anfield will represent a tough challenge for his team. He said: "We know that Saturday is going to be a new challenge, so new things will happen. We are confident we are performing well though, so we’ll go there with belief.READ MORE:Arne Slot press conference LIVE - Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Liverpool injury latest.