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Arne Slot praises Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk and comments on the club’s contract talks before the January transfer window opens. (1:38)

Arne Slot praises Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk and comments on the club’s contract talks before the January transfer window opens. (1:38)

Liverpool may not have begun the Premier League season as clear title favourites, but Arne Slot’s side have taken that mantle after a superb first half of the campaign that has seen them open up a six-point gap at the top of the table.

Liverpool may not have begun the Premier League season as clear title favourites, but Arne Slot’s side have taken that mantle after a superb first half of the campaign that has seen them open up a six-point gap at the top of the table.

The Merseyside club have won all but four of their 17 league games this season, losing only once. Slot will be hoping his side can maintain their impressive form on Sunday when they travel to the London Stadium to take on West Ham United.

The Merseyside club have won all but four of their 17 league games this season, losing only once. Slot will be hoping his side can maintain their impressive form on Sunday when they travel to the London Stadium to take on West Ham United.

Premier League table

Premier League table

Julen Lopetegui has seemed just moments away from being sacked at times this season, but a mini revival of late has seen the club move firmly toward mid-table.

Julen Lopetegui has seemed just moments away from being sacked at times this season, but a mini revival of late has seen the club move firmly toward mid-table.

Can the Hammers end Liverpool’s stellar recent run?

Can the Hammers end Liverpool’s stellar recent run?

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game.

Date: Sunday, Dec. 29 at 5.15 p.m. GMT (12.15 p.m. ET).

Date: Sunday, Dec. 29 at 5.15 p.m. GMT (12.15 p.m. ET).

Venue: London Stadium, London

Venue: London Stadium, London

Referee: Anthony Taylor

Referee: Anthony Taylor

VAR: Darren England

VAR: Darren England

The match is available to watch on Sky Sports in the UK and on NBC in the United States. You can also follow live updates on ESPN.

The match is available to watch on Sky Sports in the UK and on NBC in the United States. You can also follow live updates on ESPN.

West Ham

West Ham

Lukasz Fabianski, GK, Head, OUT — Estimated return date: Unknown
Max Kilman, D, Shoulder, DOUBT
Guido Rodríguez, M, SUSPENDED — Due back Jan. 4
Tomás Soucek, M, SUSPENDED — Due back Jan. 4
Michail Antonio, F, Leg fracture, OUT — Estimated return date: Unknown

Lukasz Fabianski, GK, Head, OUT — Estimated return date: Unknown
Max Kilman, D, Shoulder, DOUBT
Guido Rodríguez, M, SUSPENDED — Due back Jan. 4
Tomás Soucek, M, SUSPENDED — Due back Jan. 4
Michail Antonio, F, Leg fracture, OUT — Estimated return date: Unknown

Liverpool

Liverpool

Conor Bradley, D, Hamstring, OUT — Estimated return date: Jan. 5
Ibrahima Konaté, D, Unspecified injury, OUT — Estimated return date: Unknown
Dominik Szoboszlai, M, SUPSENDED — Due back Jan. 5

Conor Bradley, D, Hamstring, OUT — Estimated return date: Jan. 5
Ibrahima Konaté, D, Unspecified injury, OUT — Estimated return date: Unknown
Dominik Szoboszlai, M, SUPSENDED — Due back Jan. 5

West Ham

West Ham

GK: Alphonse Areola

GK: Alphonse Areola

RB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka | CB: Jean-Clair Todibo | CB: Kostantinos Mavropanos | LB: Emerson

RB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka | CB: Jean-Clair Todibo | CB: Kostantinos Mavropanos | LB: Emerson

CDM: Edson Álvarez | CM: Mohammed Kudus | CM: Lucas Paquetá

CDM: Edson Álvarez | CM: Mohammed Kudus | CM: Lucas Paquetá

RW: Jarrod Bowen | ST: Niclas Füllkrug | LW: Carlos Soler

RW: Jarrod Bowen | ST: Niclas Füllkrug | LW: Carlos Soler

Liverpool

Liverpool

GK: Alisson

GK: Alisson

RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold | CB: Joe Gomez | CB: Virgil van Dijk | LB: Andrew Robertson

RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold | CB: Joe Gomez | CB: Virgil van Dijk | LB: Andrew Robertson

CDM: Ryan Gravenberch | CM: Curtis Jones | CM: Alexis Mac Allister

CDM: Ryan Gravenberch | CM: Curtis Jones | CM: Alexis Mac Allister

RW: Mohamed Salah | ST: Diogo Jota | LW: Luis Díaz

RW: Mohamed Salah | ST: Diogo Jota | LW: Luis Díaz

Liverpool in ‘constant’ talks with Salah, Van Dijk, Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool in ‘constant’ talks with Salah, Van Dijk, Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said the club is in “constant talks” with Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold as uncertainty over the trio’s long-term futures continues.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said the club is in “constant talks” with Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold as uncertainty over the trio’s long-term futures continues.

Liverpool’s belief at an all-time high in Premier League title race

Liverpool’s belief at an all-time high in Premier League title race

ESPN correspondent Beth Lindop writes Liverpool fans can begin to dream that Arne Slot’s side are firmly in the driver’s seat to win the Premier League title.

ESPN correspondent Beth Lindop writes Liverpool fans can begin to dream that Arne Slot’s side are firmly in the driver’s seat to win the Premier League title.

Football’s best of 2024: Players of the year, best goal, games

Football’s best of 2024: Players of the year, best goal, games

Luis Miguel Echegaray picks the best of football in 2024, including top players, best goals, games and much more.

Luis Miguel Echegaray picks the best of football in 2024, including top players, best goals, games and much more.