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West Ham: Fabiański, Johnson, Zouma, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Rice (c), Souček, Bowen, Benrahma, Fornals, Antonio Subs: Areola (GK), Fredericks, Coufal, Masuaku, Dawson, Diop, Král, Noble, Lanzini
Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, van Dijk, Matip, Robertson, Fabinho, Henderson (c), Oxlade-Chamberlain, Salah, Diogo Jota, Mané Subs: Kelleher (GK), Williams, Tsimikas, Konaté, Phillips, Morton, Thiago, Minamino, Origi

There are many annoying aspects to modern life, including those generated by the 'policing' of sports clubs, particular the governance of elite football teams. Much like the ever changing off side rules, the definition of 'tapping up' is open to various interpretations and is NOT fit for purpose.

With all the build up to Thursday evening's game focusing on David Moyes' 1000 game as a manager, it was perhaps easy to overlook how determined Genk would be to put right their 3-0 defeat at the London Bowl earlier on in the competition.