Source: SKY_Sports
West Ham v Liverpool preview
Liverpool travel to European-chasing West Ham on Saturday aiming to keep their title bid on track.[LNB] The Reds can go back to the top of the table for 24 hours at least with a victory at Upton Park, as Manchester United are not in action until Sunday.[LNB]However, West Ham have proven to be a tough nut to crack under Gianfranco Zola and are seeking to cement their place in seventh spot as they look to secure a Europa League berth next season.[LNB]Liverpool make the trip to London without Xabi Alonso after he picked up a foot injury following Joey Barton's ugly lunge at him during last weekend's win over Newcastle.[LNB]Brazilian Lucas Levia is expected to start in midfield in place of Alonso[LNB]Former West Ham man Javier Mascherano is fit to face his old employers after shaking off a slight knock.[LNB]Fernando Torres is set to return after missing the 3-0 victory over Newcastle with a hamstring strain.[LNB]West Ham striker Carlton Cole is close to a return to action after a groin injury but the visit of Liverpool may come too soon for the England international.[LNB]January signing Savio is back in the squad after illness, while Jack Collison is pushing for a return to the starting XI after recovering from a knee injury.[LNB]The home side are still missing long-term absentees Dean Ashton (ankle), Valon Behrami (knee) and Danny Gabbidon.[LNB]Scott Parker is also sidelined with a groin injury, while James Collins (calf) and Kieron Dyer (hamstring) are also on the casualty list.[LNB]Possible starting XIs[LNB]West Ham: Green, Neill, Tomkins, Upson, Ilunga, Boa Morte, Noble, Stanislas, Kovac, Tristan, Di Michele.[LNB]Liverpool: Reina, Arbeloa, Skrtel, Carragher, Aurelio, Kuyt, Mascherano, Lucas, Riera, Gerrard, Torres.[LNB]
