"Ruin the party": Mark Lawrenson states his prediction for West Ham v Liverpool

Mark Lawrenson has given his prediction for the upcoming match between West Ham and Liverpool. The Reds are 2nd in the Premier League table following their 2 – 2 with Brighton last week. Meanwhile, the Hammers are in 4th place after beating Aston Villa 4 - 1. The two sides are set to face each other on Sunday, while ahead of the match, Lawrenson has opened up on the game, backing Jurgen Klopp's team to celebrate a 2 - 1 win over the rivals.

“I have got a bit of a thing going with West Ham fans now where I always tip them to lose or draw, and then they win - so all those Hammers will be happy to see what I am going for here,” he said on BBC Sport.

"There will be a great atmosphere at London Stadium because West Ham are doing so well and one of the big teams are in town.

"I think Liverpool will ruin the party, though. Jurgen Klopp's side were very impressive against Atletico Madrid in midweek and, in terms of keeping the Hammers out, van Dijk and Joel Matip will have the answers Klopp needs against Michail Antonio."

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