Herita Ilunga, who team-mate Matthew Upson has described as the best left-back in the league, could return for West Ham this weekend after injuring his jaw on the opening day of the season. Another player to recover from injury is midfielder Valon Behrami who featured in a 6-0 win for the reserves against Manchester City. Young striker Zavon Hines netted a hat-trick and new signing Alessandro Diamanti scored two free-kicks.
- Injured: Davenport, Boa Morte, Ashton
- Suspended: None
- Doubtful: Collison, Dyer
- Late Fitness Test: Ilunga
Liverpool have no fresh injuries ahead of their trip to West Ham on Saturday meaning only Daniel Agger and Alberto Aquilani are absent. Fabio Aurelio has regained full fitness and may earn a place on the bench while Javier Mascherano has also recovered from a slight knock.
- Injured: Agger, Aquilani
- Suspended: None
- Doubtful: None
- Late Fitness Test: Aurelio