Liverpool will look to start their EFL Cup campaign on a perfect note with a comprehensive win when they host fellow Premier League side West Ham in the third round.
The Reds returned to winning ways in the Premier League with a convincing 3-0 victory over Bournemouth in their last game. Luis Diaz was once again the star of the show with his brace.
On the other hand, West Ham come into this game on the back of a 3-0 loss to local rivals Chelsea at home in their last Premier League match, which meant the Hammers are now winless in the last three matches.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Liverpool vs. West Ham live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this EFL match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Paramount+
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What time does Liverpool vs. West Ham kick off?
This EFL Cup clash takes place at Anfield in Liverpool, United Kingdom and kicks off on Wednesday, September 25 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, Sep. 25 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, Sep. 25 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, Sep. 25 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, Sep. 25 | 12:00 p.m. |
Liverpool vs. West Ham lineups, team news
Manager Arne Slot will use this game to rest his important players and heavily rotate the squad. New signing Federico Chiesa could make his full debut for the hosts.
Harvey Elliot remains sidelined with a fracture for Liverpool and will miss out on this game. Allison who missed their last match, will probably not feature again, with Caoimhin Kelleher deputising in front of goal.
Liverpool predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Kelleher (GK) — Bradley, Gomez, Quansah, Tsimikas — Endo, Morton — Chiesa, Jones, Gakpo — Jota.
Injured: Elliot, Allison (doubt)
Suspended: None
West Ham too should see some changes for this clash with Liverpool. Niclas Fullkrug remains the only absentee for the Hammers with the forward dealing with a calf injury.
Tomas Soucek and Michael Antonio should feature from the start for West Hame, with veteran goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski starting as well.
West Ham predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Fabianski (GK) — Coufal, Todibo, Kilman, Emerson — Soler, Soucek — Bowen, Paqueta, Kudus — Antonio.
Injured: Fullkrug
Suspended: None
Liverpool vs. West Ham Prediction
The EFL Cup has seen many surprises over the year, and results often don't match the current form of teams especially with many clubs fielding rotated squads.
However, even then, Liverpool should have no problem seeing off a West Ham side who are in poor form and advance to the fourth round of the League Cup.
- Prediction: Liverpool 4-1 West Ham
League Cup fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, September 24
- Walsall vs. Leicester City (2:45 p.m.)
- Manchester City vs. Watford (2:45 p.m.)
- Wimbledon vs. Newcastle (2:45 p.m.)
- Chelsea vs. Barrow (2:45 p.m.)
- Wycombe vs. Aston Villa (3:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, September 25
- Arsenal vs. Bolton (2:45 p.m.)
- Liverpool vs. West Ham (3:00 p.m.)
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