Liverpool is being backed to take a big step towards the Premier League title with victory over West Ham this weekend.

The Reds spurned the chance to move 14 points clear of Arsenal last weekend as they were beaten 3-2 by Fulham, but the title is still virtually secure, with the team needing just 11 points from its final seven games to guarantee top spot.

Arne Slot's men have been handed a boost going into the game by Mohamed Salah's new contract and, in West Ham, Liverpool is facing a team that has won just one its last 10 games.



So, this is a good game for Liverpool to find some form again and the same can be said for their following match, a trip to Leicester, too.

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"Even though Liverpool are not playing well, they will still have the desire and intensity at Anfield that they need to see off the Hammers without too much trouble.

Mohamed Salah's new contract will obviously lift the fans too."

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Mohamed Salah has just signed a new contract at Liverpool.

Meanwhile, Merson, writing in his score predictions for Sportskeeda, said: "Liverpool will win this.

"Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk renewing their contracts is unbelievable news for Liverpool
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