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Premier League | Gameweek 1
Aug 12, 2018 at 1.30pm UK
 
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4-0

Salah (19'), Mane (45', 53'), Sturridge (88')
FT(HT: 2-0)
Reaction
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk in action during his side's Premier League clash with West Ham United on August 12, 2018
Virgil van Dijk: 'Liverpool will remain grounded after West Ham United win'
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk insists that it is too early to draw any conclusions despite his side making an early statement of their title credentials.
7 years ago
Naby Keita in action for Liverpool in a friendly on July 19, 2018
Jurgen Klopp unsurprised by Naby Keita display
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists that he was not surprised by the level of Naby Keita's performance on his competitive debut for the club.
7 years ago
Manuel Pellegrini gesticulates during the Premier League game between Liverpool and West Ham United on August 12, 2018
Manuel Pellegrini: 'Four-goal victory flattered Liverpool'
West Ham United manager Manuel Pellegrini admits that his side did not deserve anything from their match against Liverpool, but believes the 4-0 scoreline was harsh.
7 years ago
Daniel Sturridge rounds off the massacre during the Premier League game between Liverpool and West Ham United on August 12, 2018
Jurgen Klopp hails "brilliant" Daniel Sturridge
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp heaps praise on Daniel Sturridge after the striker scored with his first touch off the bench in his side's 4-0 win over West Ham United.
7 years ago
Jurgen Klopp celebrates in Manuel Pellegrini's face during the Premier League game between Liverpool and West Ham United on August 12, 2018
Jurgen Klopp: 'I could not wish for a better start'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits that he could not have wished for a better start to the season after watching his side run out 4-0 winners over West Ham United.
7 years ago
An understated Jurgen Klopp during the Premier League game between Liverpool and West Ham United on August 12, 2018
Jurgen Klopp tempers Liverpool expectations
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp suggests that his side do not deserve to be regarded as the only challengers to Manchester City's Premier League title this season.
7 years ago
A dejected Jack Wilshere during the Premier League game between Liverpool and West Ham United on August 12, 2018
Manuel Pellegrini expects big improvement against Bournemouth
Manuel Pellegrini hits out at the officials for failing to spot Sadio Mane's offside goal, but admits that West Ham United must improve from their 4-0 loss at Liverpool.
7 years ago
Jurgen Klopp celebrates in Manuel Pellegrini's face during the Premier League game between Liverpool and West Ham United on August 12, 2018
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp: 'We played better than I expected'
Jurgen Klopp is delighted with the performance produced by Liverpool to brush aside West Ham United, reserving particular praise for James Milner and Georginio Wijnaldum.
7 years ago
Sadio Mane nabs the third during the Premier League game between Liverpool and West Ham United on August 12, 2018
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane: 'We played well throughout'
Sadio Mane says that Liverpool "did a great job" in brushing aside West Ham United and now hopes to continue scoring goals on a consistent basis this term.
7 years ago
Naby Keita in action for Liverpool in a friendly on July 19, 2018
James Milner: 'Naby Keita is only going to get better'
Liverpool midfielder James Milner is happy with the extra competition for a starting spot this season and says that he has been impressed by newcomer Naby Keita.
7 years ago

The Match

Match Report

Liverpool begin their Premier League campaign with a 4-0 victory over West Ham United in Sunday's encounter at Anfield.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Liverpool ease to a 4-0 win over West Ham United in Sunday's Premier League fixture at Anfield.

Team News

Alisson Becker and Naby Keita are both in the Liverpool XI for Sunday's Premier League clash with West Ham United at Anfield.

Preview

Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full preview of Liverpool's opening Premier League match against West Ham United.

Head to Head
Dec 11, 2016 4.30pm
Liverpool
2-2
West Ham
Lallana (5'), Origi (47')
Firmino (53'), Mane (76')
Payet (27'), Antonio (39')
Feb 9, 2016 7.45pm
Fourth Round
West Ham
2-1
Liverpool
Antonio (45'), Ogbonna (121')
Antonio (87')
Coutinho (48')
Stewart (26')
Build-up
Roberto Firmino celebrates scoring during the pre-season friendly between Liverpool and Torino on August 7, 2018
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool ready to go again'
Jurgen Klopp insists that "there are bigger problems in life than losing a Champions League final", as Liverpool prepare to kick off a new season.
7 years ago
Manuel Pellegrini in charge of Manchester City in May 2016
West Ham United boss Manuel Pellegrini: 'It's good to play Liverpool early'
West Ham United manager Manuel Pellegrini suggests that it is better to face Liverpool during the early weeks of the season.
7 years ago
Manuel Pellegrini in charge of Manchester City in May 2016
West Ham United boss Manuel Pellegrini happy to work with big squad
West Ham United manager Manuel Pellegrini says that he is happy to work with a big squad, having made nine first-team signings this summer.
7 years ago
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker in action during a pre-season friendly with Napoli
Jurgen Klopp: 'Alisson Becker has settled quickly'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reveals that Alisson Becker has settled in quickly at the club ahead of his expected competitive debut against West Ham United.
7 years ago
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League match against Brighton on May 13, 2018
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp: 'I have high expectations for season'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that he has 'high expectations' for the upcoming season after spending over £160m in the summer transfer window.
7 years ago
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League match against Brighton on May 13, 2018
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp: 'Roberto Firmino could be ready for West Ham game'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp suggests that he expects to have Roberto Firmino available for the club's Premier League opener with West Ham United.
7 years ago
Trent Alexander-Arnold in action for Liverpool on February 24, 2018
Jurgen Klopp: 'Trent Alexander-Arnold could face West Ham United'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp suggests that Trent Alexander-Arnold will be ready for the start of the new Premier League season.
7 years ago
Jurgen Klopp watches on during the pre-season friendly between Bury and Liverpool on July 14, 2018
Jurgen Klopp: 'Jordan Henderson, Dejan Lovren unlikely to play in opener'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admits that Jordan Henderson and Dejan Lovren are unlikely to be involved in the team's Premier League opener against West Ham United.
7 years ago
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool29217169274270
2Arsenal291610353242958
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest29166749351454
4Chelsea29147853371649
5Manchester CityMan City29146955401548
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle2814594738947
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton29121164842647
8Fulham2912984338545
9Aston Villa2912984145-445
10Bournemouth29128948361244
11Brentford29125125045541
12Crystal Palace2810993633339
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd29107123740-337
14Tottenham HotspurSpurs291041555431234
15Everton2971393236-434
16West Ham UnitedWest Ham2997133349-1634
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2975174058-1826
18Ipswich TownIpswich2938182862-3417
19Leicester CityLeicester2945202565-4017
20Southampton2923242170-499


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