Liverpool Eye Recovery Against West Ham as Match Officials Confirmed

Liverpool return to Anfield on Sunday with purpose and pressure, looking to put the disappointment of their defeat at Fulham firmly behind them. For Arne Slot’s side, the visit of West Ham is an opportunity to regain momentum in the Premier League title race—and reassert dominance in front of a home crowd.

West Ham’s Shifting Identity Under Potter

The last time these two sides met, West Ham were drifting towards the inevitable end of Julen Lopetegui’s short and troubled tenure. Six wins from 20 Premier League matches reflected a fractured side short on belief and structure.

Liverpool, by contrast, were clinical and ruthless during that meeting in East London. Goals from Luis Díaz, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota wrapped up one of their most convincing performances of the season.

Now, under Graham Potter, West Ham show signs of structure and resilience, but the table tells a starker truth. With the Hammers currently sitting 16th, and Jarrod Bowen’s eight goals in 27 games their brightest attacking note, this remains a team in flux—one still flirting with danger and lacking any sustained threat.

Match Officials for Anfield Clash Confirmed

Andrew Madley will take charge of Sunday’s match at Anfield. His assistants will be Scott Ledger and Matthew Wilkes, with Tony Harrington as the fourth official.

VAR responsibilities will be held by John Brooks, and supported by assistant VAR Steven Meredith.

Madley is a familiar figure for Liverpool fans. He has officiated 18 matches involving the Reds across his career. His most recent appointment was in January 2025, overseeing Liverpool’s 2-0 win at Brentford where a dramatic late brace from Darwin Núñez secured a vital three points.

Slot’s Side Must Deliver With Discipline

Slot’s tactical blueprint this season has been built on control, intensity, and intelligent pressing. Yet, the setback against Fulham revealed how quickly rhythm can falter without cohesion. This West Ham fixture isn’t just about collecting three points—it’s about sharpening transitions, limiting unforced errors, and keeping control of the narrative.

Crucially, Slot will want a performance free from controversy involving officials. With the Premier League margins now razor-thin, a straightforward win would offer both relief and renewed confidence heading into the final stretch.

Title Pressure Remains

Liverpool remain very much in the title conversation, but every match now carries the weight of consequence. With Arsenal maintaining their lead, Slot knows that nothing less than victory will suffice at Anfield.

This isn’t a game for grand statements. It’s a fixture for focus, fundamentals, and fierce determination. And if Liverpool wish to push this title race to the final days, West Ham must be dispatched with the clinical edge that defines champions.