Premier League tips, October 19: West Ham attacking triumvirate can trouble Liverpool
Check out our key stats and suggested bets for Wednesday night’s Premier League action which includes Liverpool vs West Ham and Tottenham’s trip to Manchester United.
Liverpool vs West Ham United
West Ham never really fancy a trip to Anfield. Just look at the stats.
Liverpool have produced somewhat of a mini revival after smashing Rangers and edging out champions Man City 1-0. In truth, though, Jurgen Klopp's men had their backs against the wall against City and were fortunate to see Phil Foden's goal ruled out.
Klopp's men certainly showed a different side to win, against arguably the world's best team. But how much did that sap from their physical and mental states with the Hammers visiting Merseyside just 72 hours later?
Klopp does not have too many options either with Diogo Jota the latest injury casualty. He looks set to name a similar side, but they will have a different approach against West Ham.
West Ham boss Moyes was furious with the 1-1 draw at Southampton last time out after Peter Bankes got in the way of Jarrod Bowen at St Mary's.
Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester United are a team in transition under Erik ten Hag and certainly not a side to pin your hopes on against a top-six rival.
Spurs will arrive at Old Trafford with more of an attacking threat than Eddie Howe's men. In fact they have netted in every game this season and that will likely continue on Wednesday night.
Bournemouth vs Southampton
Saints on the other hand are winless since the shock home win over Chelsea in August and Ralph Hasenhuttl's side find themselves in the bottom three.
Che Adams should cause Bournemouth plenty of problems, while a midfield of James Ward-Prowse, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Mohamed Elyounoussi and Joe Aribo look capable of exposing the home side's backline.
While O'Neil has galvanised Bournemouth since the 9-0 hammering at Liverpool, their home form has not been stand out.