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Premier League

Attendance: 53,235
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Premier League | Gameweek 1
Aug 12, 2018 at 1.30pm UK
 
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Liverpool
4-0
West HamWest Ham United

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.
Aug 13, 09:18
 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.
Aug 12, 21:43
 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.
Aug 12, 19:36
 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.
Aug 12, 19:24
 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.
Aug 12, 18:50
 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.
Aug 12, 18:40
 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.
Aug 12, 17:06
 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.
Aug 12, 16:55
 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.
Aug 12, 16:07
 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.
Aug 12, 15:45

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.

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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

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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.
Aug 12, 10:38
 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.
Aug 10, 17:17
 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.
Aug 10, 17:09
 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.
Aug 10, 11:50
 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.
Aug 10, 10:30
 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.
Aug 2, 11:13
 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.
Jul 19, 12:48
 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.
Jul 19, 12:36
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