Liverpool has shifted from a situation of "more out than in" to "more in than out", as humorously pointed out by the Reds' social media team in a tweet on Friday morning. The brilliant Salah put an end to months of speculation about his future by signing a new two - year contract with the Merseyside giants.

Having already claimed eight major trophies while wearing the famous red jersey, Salah is on track to lift the ninth trophy and the second Premier League title by the end of the season. This is the case despite the fact that he and his Liverpool teammates were left stunned by the result at Craven Cottage last week.

During the Arne Slot era, Liverpool suffered their first away defeat in the Premier League, which was also only their second loss in the top - flight this season. This defeat also marked their third reverse in the last four games, following the heartbreaking knockout losses against Newcastle United and Paris Saint - Germain.

Nevertheless, Arsenal's failure to overcome Liverpool's fierce rivals Everton means that the Reds still hold an almost insurmountable 11 - point lead over the Gunners with just seven games left. In other words, two more victories could secure the 2024 - 25 title for Liverpool.

Although the events of the past few weeks are not encouraging, Liverpool's home form in the Premier League is certainly impressive. They are on a five - game winning streak in top - flight matches at Anfield and have been unbeaten in their last 13 games since their defeat at the hands of Nottingham Forest.

As Liverpool edge ever closer to the gold medal, West Ham United can edge ever closer to mathematical survival over the next couple of gameweeks, despite now failing to win any of their last four matches in the division following a four-goal spectacle with Bournemouth.

Niclas Fullkrug and Jarrod Bowen cancelled out Evanilson's opener for the Cherries at the London stadium, but Bournemouth's Brazilian marksman had the final say with the game's fourth goal 11 minutes from time, thus denying West Ham a first top-flight success since late February.

However, with Southampton already down and the duo of Leicester City and Ipswich Town looking certain to join them, Potter's 16th-placed side - who sit 15 points clear of the drop zone - can realistically start preparing for another year in the big time in 2025-26.

Holding one of the Premier League's most peculiar away attacking records, the Irons have only failed to score in two of their 15 top-flight matches on the road this season, but they have only amassed a meagre 15 goals in that time, the fourth-fewest in the division.

In stark contrast, Liverpool have already put 10 goals past West Ham in a pair of EFL Cup and Premier League scraps this season, and the Reds could now become the first team in English football history to score five or more goals in three games against a single opponent in one season.

Slot's pre-game press conference was of course dominated by Salah reaction, but the Dutchman did deliver another piece of good news on the selection front, confirming that Alisson Becker will be fine to return in goal following a head injury.

However, Tyler Morton (shoulder), Joe Gomez (hamstring) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (ankle) are still on the treatment table, but the latter's deputy Conor Bradley has been passed fit to start after making his comeback from a hamstring problem against Fulham.

Bradley for Curtis Jones is a simple switch that Slot will surely consider, while Salah will be desperate to celebrate his new deal by ending a four-game drought without a goal or assist in all competitions, one that would see him set a new all-time record for goal contributions in a 38-game Premier League season.

On West Ham's side, Potter has confirmed that he expects to be working with an identical squad from the meeting with Bournemouth, although he did admit that the Hammers would have to make a late check on Fullkrug following his exploits last weekend.

The German striker did train with the team on Friday and is therefore expected to be passed fit, but Aaron Cresswell (muscle), Michail Antonio (leg) and Crysencio Summerville (thigh) remain out of contention for now.

Fullkrug would have likely been in contention to start Sunday's game had it not been for this late doubt, so Bowen - who has been involved in six of West Ham's last seven goals versus Liverpool - may continue in the number nine slot.

Liverpool possible starting lineup:

Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota

West Ham United possible starting lineup:

Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Emerson; Alvarez, Ward-Prowse; Kudus, Soler, Paqueta; Bowen