The EFL Cup quarter-finals culminate in an all-Premier League conflict between Liverpool and West Ham United at Anfield, each groups desperate to safe a spot within the semi-finals.
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Liverpool, regardless of breaking the report for essentially the most pictures with out scoring in a Premier League match in opposition to Manchester United, confronted a irritating goalless draw.
Jurgen Klopp’s aspect will goal to bounce again and put aside discuss of the title race as they aim their tenth EFL Cup triumph.
Though traditionally robust within the competitors, the Reds did endure a memorable defeat to Aston Villa with a younger squad within the 2019-20 season.
West Ham, led by David Moyes, seeks to proceed their spectacular type after a stable win in opposition to Wolves.
The Hammers shocked Arsenal within the earlier spherical and are decided to progress additional within the EFL Cup. Nonetheless, they face a hurdle in overcoming a Liverpool aspect that defeated them 3-1 earlier within the season.
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Liverpool faces midfield harm issues with Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic, and Alexis Mac Allister sidelined.
Ryan Gravenberch additionally suffered a hamstring harm in opposition to Man United and may miss the quarter-final. Klopp might rotate the squad, giving alternatives to Joe Gomez, Harvey Elliott, and Cody Gakpo.
West Ham’s Michail Antonio stays out with a knee harm. Edson Alvarez, regardless of a hip harm, is predicted to characteristic, and Moyes may go for Lukasz Fabianski over Alphonse Areola in objective.
Predicted Lineups
Liverpool: (4-3-3)
Kelleher;
Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Quansah, Tsimikas;
Elliott, Endo, Jones;
Salah, Gakpo, Diaz
West Ham United: (4-2-3-1)
Fabianski;
Kehrer, Mavropanos, Aguerd, Cresswell;
Soucek, Ward-Prowse;
Kudus, Fornals, Benrahma;
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Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 West Ham United
Each groups have key ambitions, however Liverpool, regardless of a latest draw, boasts a powerful dwelling report and can possible show their goal-scoring prowess.
Nonetheless, an in-form West Ham will make it a intently contested match, offering an thrilling encounter at Anfield.
