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It’s fair to say that West Ham did not get the easiest draw.

David Moyes’ side are travelling to the Bundesliga runaway leaders, Bayer Leverkusen, who are unbeaten in all competitions this season, yes you read that right.

Xabi Alonso has been a revelation in his first season at Leverkusen and they are set to end Bayern Munich’s 11-year stranglehold on the German top-tier.

Now, after reading that, you may think West Ham have no chance but don’t be fooled, David Moyes’ side can certainly mix it with the big boys.

You have to remember, the teams Leverkusen have faced this season have been far from special, other than the bigger sides of course.

They nearly got knocked out by Qarabag in the last 16 before their powers of recovery reigned supreme again. West Ham will be one of Alonso’s toughest opponents yet.

Can the Hammers hand out Leverkusen’s first loss of the campaign?

Liverpool love European football, no matter what the competition.

The Reds have been tearing up the Europa League this season and are clear favourites to lift the trophy in Dublin late next month.

While many think they will breeze to the final, it’s not going to be a walk in the park.

Tonight, Jurgen Klopp’s men play host to Atalanta, who have caused them problems in the past – beating them at Anfield in the 2020-21 Champions League group stage.

The Italian side are European regulars these days and currently sit sixth in Serie A, five points behind fellow Europa League quarter-finalists, Roma.

However, many still rightly expect a Liverpool win here tonight. The Reds will want to

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