Liverpool head into tonight’s game against West Ham with the possibility of extending their lead at the top of the Premier League table to a staggering 19 points.

Former Reds striker Michael Owen predicts that his former club will come out on top at the London Stadium this evening:

“Liverpool are again likely to be without Sadio Mane who limped off against Wolves at Molineux a week ago with a troubled hamstring, but they are so resilient and determined that I believe they will pick up another three points even though the hosts are fighting for their Premier League lives.”

The Hammers were one of the few clubs who troubled the Reds in the same fixture last season, coming away with a 1-1 draw. However, they are struggling at the moment, coming off the back of a home defeat to Championship side West Brom in the FA Cup on Saturday.

Liverpool will need to be cautious, though, with West Ham manager David Moyes keen to see a reaction from his players after the dismal performance at the weekend.

Don’t’ be surprised if this is a tight contest. In recent games against Wolves and Manchester United, Jurgen Klopp’s men have been pretty profligate in front of goal, and the absence of Sadio Mane will mean they will have to rely on goals from other areas of the pitch.