We simulated Liverpool vs West Ham United to predict Premier League clash
Liverpool will be looking to continue their impressive start to the Premier League season when they host West Ham United on Sunday.
After going behind, Liverpool came back to win 3-1 against LASK in their Europa League opener on Thursday, the fourth time this season the Reds have shown great character to come from behind and win. Liverpool currently possess the longest unbeaten run in the Premier League, and they have the chance to extend that against high-flying West Ham.
The Hammers have started the season well, picking up 10 points in their first five games. The last meeting between the two sides ended in a 2-1 win for Jurgen Klopp's men, with Cody Gakpo and Joel Matip getting on the scoresheet. So, could Liverpool make it four league wins on the bounce? Let's take a look...
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We simulated Liverpool vs West Ham to get a score prediction
To complete this simulation, we used EA FC 24 and updated the squads with the latest injuries and suspensions.
We predict that the Reds could line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their line-up as follows: Alisson; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Jones; Salah, Nunez, Diaz.
We predict that West Ham could set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with their line-up as follows: Areola; Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson; Ward-Prowse, Soucek; Bowen, Kudus, Paqueta; Antonio.
Liverpool dominated the first half at Anfield as Darwin Nunez, Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones all came close, but the best chance of the opening 45 minutes fell to West Ham when Lucas Paqueta forced Alisson into a fantastic save just before the break with his
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