All of the Key Stats Ahead of Liverpool vs West Ham United

As Liverpool prepare to host West Ham United at Anfield this Sunday, there’s more than just three points at stake. This Premier League fixture not only sees the league leaders continue their pursuit of the title but also celebrates individual milestones that reflect the club’s current evolution under Arne Slot. Credit to liverpoolfc.com for compiling the original statistical breakdown which offers compelling insights ahead of the clash.

Slot’s Stellar Start to Life at Anfield

Arne Slot will mark his 50th match in charge of Liverpool this weekend – a landmark that, remarkably, comes with the Dutchman having won 35 of his first 49 fixtures. That’s a club record, surpassing even managerial greats like Joe Fagan and Kenny Dalglish, who each won 29 of their first 50 games.

Slot has revitalised the Reds with an energetic, controlled approach that balances pressing with possession. His squad, efficient in both attack and defence, has scored and conceded exactly the same number of goals as at this stage last season (72 for, 30 against), but crucially, they now boast two more points.

The consistency under Slot at Anfield is palpable. “Slot’s men have won each of their last five Premier League fixtures at Anfield – the Reds last won more in a row in December 2023 (seven),” the club noted. That form will be critical with the title race reaching its business end.

Historic Dominance Over West Ham

Liverpool have been ruthless in recent meetings with the Hammers. Not only have they won each of the last nine matches against them at Anfield, but they’ve also lost just one of their last 57 home games versus West Ham in all competitions – a staggering record (won 42, drawn 14).

This season alone, the Reds have already put five goals past West Ham twice – 5-1 in the Carabao Cup and 5-0 in the league. As pointed out by Liverpoolfc.com: “No English top-flight team has ever scored five or more goals against another three times in the same campaign before.” Could history be made once again?

Key Men in Red

The narrative wouldn’t be complete without spotlighting some individual brilliance. Mohamed Salah, ever-reliable in big games, has a remarkable record against West Ham: 11 goals and five assists in 14 Premier League starts. Only Manchester United and Newcastle have suffered more at his hands.

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