West Ham United have struggled away from home all season and have not won on the road since beating Wolves on the opening day.
With their Premier League status on the line they face a tough trip to Anfield, a place they have not won at since 1963.
Following two draws in their last two games, Liverpool's chase for the fourth Champions League spot looks to be petering out. The Reds however will be no pushovers, having won eight of their last nine home games and having lost just twice there all season.
In 14 Premier League visits to Anfield, the Hammers have netted just four goals and their best hope of points could come from a goalless draw in this game after three of the four points they have garnered in previous visits have come from stalemates.
On their last visit to Liverpool two weeks ago, the Irons secured a valuable point at Everton and the same result here would be hugely important for the east London side.
England hopeful Carlton Cole is confident West Ham can continue their recent revival and maintain their top flight position.
Cole said: "We had a good result against Everton last week and on Saturday we had an even better result at home. I think we can build on this and get more points on the table with more wins.
"Obviously Liverpool are a good side as well, but hopefully we can go back up to Merseyside and get another result."
Luis Boa Morte has returned to reserve-team action, but a first-team return is unlikely to come this week. The Hammers are still without Scott Parker, who is suspended, but they have no fresh injury concerns.
Liverpool's star hitman Fernando Torres is battling to recover from a knee injury and with a Europa League semi-final in the same week he may be rested for this encounter.
Reds manager Rafael Benitez said: "We will be ready to play against West Ham and to do well. The players know how important it is to progress and try to be in the top four."
Liverpool-Last 5 results -
Liverpool 0-0 Fulham
Liverpool 4-1 Benfica
Birmingham 1-1 Liverpool
Benfica 2-1 Liverpool
Liverpool 3-0 Sunderland
West Ham United-Last 5 results -
WHU 1-0 Sunderland
Everton 2-2 WHU
WHU 0-1 Stoke City
WHU 1-3 Wolves
Arsenal 2-0 WHU
Probable Teams :
Liverpool- Reina,Johnson,Carragher,Kyrgiakos,Agger,Aquilani,Lucas,Mascherano,Gerrard,Babel,Maxi,Ngog,Cavalieri,Kuyt,Pacheco,Benayoun,Degen
West Ham United-Players to watch :
Liverpool
Alberto Aquilani : The Italian is expected to play a part in the match which should be more than that of a late substitute. If he is song , Liverpool should expect a flury of passes and deadly balls in and around the opposition box.
West Ham United
Carlton Cole : The tall english striker is having a great season at West Ham. His role will be crucial as West Ham would look to play long balls to him , expect him to hold up play and create opportunities.
Prediction
After two consecutive draws, expect Liverpool to be back with a bang and amongst the goals. On paper it does look very one sided and it shouldn't be a problem for us unless something highly unlikely were to happen.
Liverpool 3-0 West Ham
'Gerrard
' Maxi
' Kuyt/ Aquilani
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