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Liverpool vs West Ham - as it happened: Jurgen Klopp's men shine in 4-0 rout of the Hammers

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Sunday 12 August 2018 12:13 BST

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Liverpool get their season underway against visitors West Ham at Anfield today.

After an encouraging transfer window, Jurgen Klopp’s men will be looking to hit the ground running as they attempt to keep title favourites Manchester City within their sights across the coming months.

The Hammers, meanwhile, will be similarly buoyed by their own summer business having spent almost £100m on new signings.

If history is anything to go by, though, West Ham look set for a difficult game. They’ve conceded more than 14 goals in their last four encounters with the Reds.

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What time does it kick off?

1.30pm on Sunday 12 August, Anfield.

Where can I watch it?

Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event will be providing live coverage of the game.

FULL TIME: Arsenal 0 - 2 Man City

City are the victors in London, they open their title defence with a solid win away from home, there were some mistakes made from both teams but City did enough.

Arsenal were sloppy at times, good at times and really awkward at times but it's too soon to judge this Arsenal side on their performance against a top Manchester City team.

Michael Jones12 August 2018 17:55

A look back at today's earlier games as Liverpool defeated West Ham 4-0, Simon Hughes has the report

Sadio Mane at the double as Liverpool make flying start with demolition of West HamLiverpool 4-0 West Ham United: Jurgen Klopp's men brushed past their London visitors in style, with Mohamed Salah, Mane and Daniel Sturridge all finding the back of the net

Michael Jones12 August 2018 17:58

Heroics from Joe Hart gave Burnley a draw against Southampton as the Saints fail to win at home again

New season, same problems for Southampton as Burnley come away with a pointSouthampton 0-0 Burnley: Saints have now trudged through just one home win in 12 league matches, dating back to late November

Michael Jones12 August 2018 18:00

Here's Luke Brown with his take on the Unai Emery's first match in charge Unai Emery's players must be prepared to pull their weight to give life to Arsenal rebirthMuch has been made of Arsenal’s incomings this summer and yet, surprisingly, it was the club’s big, established stars which ultimately let him down against Manchester City

Michael Jones12 August 2018 18:04

Miguel Delaney was at the Emirates today, here's his report:

Manchester City get their title defence up and runningArsenal 0-2 Manchester City: Goals from Raheem Sterling and Bernardo Silva saw Emery taste defeat in his first game in charge

Michael Jones12 August 2018 18:10

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