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Manager says Liverpool are mentally ready for Manchester City Claims his youngsters are tough enough for title run-in Brendan Rodgers has promised that Liverpool will show no fear against Manchester City next Sunday after they found a way past a stubborn West Ham side at Upton Park to secure their ninth successive victory and move back to the top of the league. Two penalties from Steven Gerrard, either side of Guy Demel’s controversial equaliser, were…

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West Ham United United had two of the best football players in the world in attendance at Upton Park against Liverpool, but disappointingly for Sam Allardyce it was a pair of players from the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts.

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Liverpool manager abandons usual approach at Upton Park as players have to roll up their sleeves Sometimes the ugly wins are the most beautiful ones. Brendan Rodgers’ philosophy is always to play the right way, with style and panache, and his thrilling Liverpool side have been so wonderful to watch that it is difficult to argue with the assertion that it would be a victory for football if they end …

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Not for the first time, Liverpool could be grateful to Steven Gerrard for his nerveless precision from the spot. The captain scored his 10th and 11th penalties of the season in all competitions as his club maintained their Premier League title challenge and made light of a remarkable refereeing blunder into the bargain. One of the principal talking points of a dramatic afternoon came at the end of the first half…

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The best images from Upton Park where title-chasing Liverpool are looking to return to the top of the table Continue reading…

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Premier League updates from the match at Upton Park Email nick.miller.casual@theguardian.com Or get in touch via Twitter: @NickMiller79 Latest Premier League table Keep up with all today’s latest scores 4.03pm BST 3 mins: Mark Noble is penalised for whipping Daniel Sturridge’s legs away within Suarez Range. The Uruguayan defence-baffler steps up and spanks the free kick over the wall, but it gently flicks the top of the net and goes harmlessly over. 4.00pm BST…

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Given Liverpool‘s sheer brilliance this season, and the fact that all they have to do is win all their remaining games to lift the Premier League trophy, you have to wonder what kind of hiding we’re in for this afternoon. We’ve managed to reclaim some decent form, even if it is via an ugly brand… Read more »

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Team News: West Ham United (11th, 37 points) Kevin Nolan has recovered from a back injury in time to play, but George McCartney is expected to be sidelined with a hamstring problem. Pablo Armero could make his home debut and first start since arriving from Napoli on loan in January. Liverpool (2nd, 71 points) Liverpool… Read more »

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Follow Sportsmail’s coverage of the Barclays Premier League as West Ham United host Liverpool at Upton Park to conclude Sunday’s action.

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With six games to go Liverpool are in prime position for the title but Brendan Rodgers insists he will take no fixture for granted Brendan Rodgers has been playing down Liverpool’s title hopes all season, apart from the short time where he built them up and performances suffered, but as of last week the club’s cover has been blown. Liverpool touched the top of the table with six games to play and, though…

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The West Ham manager’s direct style has sparked unrest at Upton Park but it may be exactly what the club needs West Ham were winning 1-0, they were at home and Hull City were down to 10 men. Everything was going to plan on the surface but on further investigation, fault lines were apparent around Upton Park, with the mood of frustration captured by an interview at half-time with George Parris, a…

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Karren Brady believes Andy Carroll’s girlfriend Billi Mucklow will bring some much needed glamour to this summer’s World Cup in Brazil.

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Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers say that West Ham striker Andy Carroll has “nothing to prove” ahead of Sunday’s clash between the two clubs.

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COLIN YOUNG: West Ham United striker Andy Carroll is hoping to derail Liverpool’s title challenge this weekend but has revealed he tipped his former club to lift the Premier League trophy on the first day of pre-season.

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Hammers manager hopes 21-year-old will thrive on return Morrison won player of the month on loan at QPR Sam Allardyce believes that it is up to Ravel Morrison to prove that his future belongs at West Ham after the midfielder, who is on loan at Queens Park Rangers, won March’s player of the month award in the Championship. Eyebrows were raised when Morrison was sent on loan to QPR in February…

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The West Ham striker prepares to face the side where he failed to fit, Liverpool, but bears no grudges because a place in Roy Hodgson’s World Cup squad is his priority Andy Carroll is looking forward to confronting the club that discarded him but West Ham United’s centre-foward remains adamant he harbours no bitterness towards Liverpool. When it comes to proving a point, he is more concerned about jogging Roy Hodgson’s memory than trying to change…

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Manager says Skrtel and Agger can handle West Ham forward Iago Aspas tells Liverpool he wants to leave this summer Brendan Rodgers has said he is no longer concerned by Liverpool’s ability to handle direct, physical opponents, as he prepares for Sunday’s reunion with Andy Carroll at West Ham United. The Liverpool manager has admitted in the past that his defenders have been bullied by powerful centre-forwards or lapsed at aerial challenges. The …

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Sam Allardyce loves a transfer window bargain and, with the club not exactly flush with money, he’ll no doubt be under orders to find some gems this summer. And there are scores of top Premier League players who are currently running down the last few months of their contracts before being released at the end… Read more »

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West Ham United co-chairman David Sullivan has made the striking claim that Liverpool might just be the ‘best team in the world’ on current form.

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West Ham United would be pushing for a place in Europe if Andy Carroll had been fit all season, according to manager Sam Allardyce.

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Liverpool are yet to show signs of choking in their charge for the title but West Ham have the potential to make life awkward for them. Upton Park has been a graveyard for potential champions in the past and for Liverpool the fear must be that they will come unstuck at the hands of two of their former players, Andy Carroll and Stewart Downing. West Ham’s defence, which has kept 13 clean…

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Sam Allardyce has called for the Football Association to have more consistency in their punishment for offences, in the wake of Sunderland escaping with just a fine for fielding an ineligible player.

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Martin Keown has picked the winners and losers across the big games in the Premier League this weekend. You too can have a go, and if you beat the ex-Arsenal man there’s a FREE BET in it for you.

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Arsenal and Everton looks set to be a cracker as Liverpool lead Chelsea and City into the final few furlongs of the Premier League race. It’s Grand national weekend but find out who we’re backing across another action-packed football programme.

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West Ham United have announced a price freeze on season tickets for 2014-15. In what will be their penultimate season at Upton Park, fans will not face a price rise despite the club moving to the Olympic Stadium.

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West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison, currently on loan at Queens Park Rangers, has been named the Championship’s Player of the Month for March.

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