Sky Sports pundit predicts result of West Ham United Premier League clash v Liverpool
Joleon Lescott has predicted a comfortable win for Liverpool when they take on West Ham in the Premier League at Anfield on Wednesday.
The Hammers are unbeaten in their last five games but the former Everton defender sees that run coming to an end against the Reds.
Jurgen Klopp’s side are on the back of humbling the defending champions Manchester City and will certainly fancy their chances against West Ham.
Speaking to Livescore, Lescott who is a Sky Sports pundit, said, “West Ham are difficult opponents for anyone under Moyes having gone unbeaten in five games in all competitions.
“But Liverpool should have too much for them and I’m backing the Reds for a comfortable win at Anfield.
“There’s a good feeling around the place again after a difficult start. I’m expecting that to play its part for this clash.
“Prediction: Liverpool 3-0 West Ham.”
Upset on the cards?
Liverpool may have been excellent against City but all season they have been underwhelming and that performance could have been a one off.
There are still issues in midfield and attack and their defenders are not playing up to the high standards they’ve set of themselves over the past.
This Hammers side has given them plenty of problems in the past and we do not see this being as one sided as Lescott makes it out to be.
Liverpool will dominate possession but the Hammers will have plenty of chances to hit them on the break, making for an exciting encounter.
Hopefully, the Hammers do not get overwhelmed by the occasion and struggle to get their foot in the game as that’s happened on numerous occasions this season.
David Moyes will surely drill this message into everyone’s heads as he knows a win will go a long way in giving the squad confidence for the final few games before the World Cup.