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West Ham are unchanged from the side that beat Villa last weekend, with the formidable front four of Bowen, Benrahma, Fornals and Antonio all featuring up top.

LIVERPOOL SUBS: Takumi Minamino, Tyler Morton, Thiago, Neco Williams, Ibrahima Konate, Divock Origi, Konstantinos Tsimikas, Caoimmhin Kelleher, Nathaniel Phillips.

LIVERPOOL (4-3-3): Alisson; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip, Virgil Van Dijk, Andy Robertson; Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain; Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota, Sadio Mane.

WEST HAM SUBS: Alphonse Areola, Craig Dawson, Vladimir Coufal, Issa Diop, Arthur Masuaku, Mark Noble, Alex Kral, Ryan Fredericks, Manuel Lanzini.

WEST HAM (4-2-3-1): Lukasz Fabianski; Ben Johnson, Angelo Ogbonna, Kurt Zouma, Aaron Cresswell; Declan Rice, Tomas Soucek; Jarrod Bowen, Said Benrahma, Pablo Fornals; Michail Antonio.

Meanwhile Liverpool suffered a disappointing 2-2 draw against Brighton last weekend, despite having led 2-0 in the first half. A win today would send them back up to second in the table, just one point behind Chelsea at the top.

Just two points separate West Ham and Liverpool in the table, with Liverpool in third and West Ham fourth. The Hammers are on a three-games winning streak in the league, having beaten Aston Villa 4-1 last time out.

Hello and welcome to our LIVE match commentary of the Premier League clash between West Ham United and Liverpool at the London Stadium.

That's all for today, goodbye! 

That win takes Madrid top of the table, but Real Sociedad and Sevilla are still yet to play this weekend. Next up for them is Granada in two weeks' time. Rayo's winless run on the road continues, but they're back at home in their next match as they host Real Mallorca.

Real Madrid hold on to beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1. The hosts dominated the first half, taking the lead through Kroos' volley which was originally ruled out for offside, minutes after the flag had denied Vinicius. Benzema added the second with a good close-range finish. Rayo pushed after the break and Falcao came off the bench to head Rayo back into it before going off injured. Valentin saw a late effort blocked on the line before Lopez's long-range shot was tipped over by Courtois.

90' + 4' FULL-TIME: REAL MADRID 2-1 RAYO VALLECANO.

90' + 1' OFF THE LINE! Rayo come so close! Valentin had an opportunity blocked by Camavinga before Kroos cleared his follow-up effort off the line. It bounces out to Lopez, who curls a great shot towards goal, but Courtois tips it over the bar.

89' The visitors are still looking to their right side as they search for a late equaliser. Alvaro Garcia dribbles past Mendy but his run is cut out by Alaba as soon as he cuts into the box.

87' Rayo are keeping Madrid penned back in their own half still, but their final ball is letting them down. Bebe drifts out to the right to get involved before playing a loose pass straight to Mendy.

85' Hazard is waiting in the box for Madrid, and Casemiro floats a cross into the middle for him. It's just too high for the substitute though and Catena clears his lines.

80' It looks like Falcao has a muscle problem here, and he doesn't look too comfortable as the referee calls the medical team on. He hasn't been on long, and it looks like his game is over.

78' Madrid are looking to quickly restore their two-goal cushion, but that Falcao goal has rattled them. They're moving it much slower than before and can't find a way past Rayo at the moment.

75' OFF THE POST! Madrid's attack breaks down and Bebe picks the ball up just outside his own box before going it alone. When he gets to Madrid's penalty area, he drills a low shot towards the near post. Courtois is beaten, but it bounces back off the woodwork.

73' Another good spell of possession leads to nothing for Rayo. Francisco Garcia's cross is deflected off Militao, but Falcao can't get in front of Alaba so he can get a shot away in the middle.

71' CHANCE! Carvajal does well to keep the ball as he's challenged on the right and he manages to touch it into Asensio. It's a tight angle for him but he gets a shot away, sending it through Dimitrievski's legs and wide of the far post.

66' Vinicius touches it into Kroos, who tees up Benzema on the edge of the box with his first touch. Unselfishly, he tries to chip it into Asensio, but he plays it over the Spaniard's head and straight to the keeper.

64' Madrid push forward again, with Camavinga driving down the right this time. There's no one up with him, so he holds it up, but by the time support arrives, Rayo have packed defenders back into their box.

62' CLOSE! Mendy dummies a shot before backheeling it to Benzema on the left of the box. The Frenchman takes the shot first time, curling it towards the far top corner, but his effort sails just over the bar.

58' SAVE! Vinicius gets in between Rayo's central defenders and Benzema picks him out with a good throughball. He's one-on-one with the keeper and Dimitrievski does well to keep him out with his feet at the near post.

56' Rayo are knocking it around well in midfield, but all of their possession is in front of Madrid still. Valentin switches it out to Alvaro Garcia down the left, but he's dispossessed by Carvajal as soon as he brings it down.

54' GOOD SAVE! Kroos threads it through for Asensio and he gets his head up when he gets to the edge of the box. Dimitrievski rushes out to him so he tries to chip the keeper, but he gets his hand to it to get it away.

53' Alaba is the first Madrid player to have three assists in his first 11 LaLiga appearances since Lucas Vazquez in 2015 (also three) and the first defender to do so for the club in the competition in the 21st century.

51' BLOCK! Vinicius picks up the ball deep and rides a few challenges from the Rayo defenders in the box. He takes it past Francisco Garcia as Dimitrievski rushes off his line, but his low shot is blocked just in front of the line by Balliu.

50' Asensio makes another good run down the right for Madrid and he does well to hold off Alvaro Garcia, who is trying to shove him off the ball. He pulls it back from the byline, but Benzema can't get there ahead of Catena.

48' Rayo almost make a lightning-quick start to the second half with Alvaro Garcia having two great chances. His first volley was blocked by Carvajal at the far post before Militao stood his ground to block his low effort a minute later.

46' Rayo get us back underway for the second half! 

Madrid have ended their run without a goal at home and Ancelotti will be pleased with the performance so far. As things stand, they're going top of the table if they see this out. As for Rayo, they haven't really got going yet and Iraola will be trying to rally his side to take more risks after the break.

Madrid take a 2-0 lead over Rayo into half-time. The hosts thought they'd taken the lead just five minutes in when Vinicius tapped it in, but Benzema was offside in the build-up. Their opening goal was also initially chalked off for offside, but a VAR check meant that Kroos' volley stood. Benzema then doubled their advantage with a close-range finish after a brilliant cross from Alaba.

45' + 2' HALF-TIME: REAL MADRID 2-0 RAYO VALLECANO.

44' Benzema has scored 10+ goals in 11 of his 13 seasons in LaLiga (10 in 2021-22 so far); only Lionel Messi (15) has scored 10 or more goals in more LaLiga campaigns in the 21st century.

42' Madrid almost play themselves into trouble as Carvajal clears his line with a switch out to Mendy on the far side. It's cut out by Palazon, but it's a poor first touch from him that bounces straight back to Courtois.

40' MISS! Vinicius cuts inside from the left before drilling a powerful shot across goal from the edge of the box. Dimitrievski gets down to push it away, but Benzema is following in. He dives in to get his head to it but sends his effort looping high over the bar.

37' GREAT SAVE! Kroos floats it out to Militao, who is furthest forward down the right for Madrid. He volleys a cross into the middle, which hits Catena and Dimitrievski pulls off a brilliant save to tip it over the bar and prevent the own goal.

35' Asensio is sprinting into the box, so Carvajal lifts an early cross into the far post. It's too high for him, but Benzema reaches it at the back and tries to volley it back across goal. He gets his angles wrong though and it lands on the roof of the net.

33' Madrid are still keeping possession well here, but it's all in front of Rayo. They're trying to find a way in behind, but the visitors are staying compact at the back.

31' Rayo go for the direct route to goal again with Catena going long for Alvaro Garcia. He tries to catch Madrid out by putting an early cross into the box, but none of his team-mates are there so Courtois collects it.

28' Camavinga is caught on the ball by Comesana and he gets his head up before threading a throughball into Trejo. He's driving through the middle when Kroos tugs him back.

26' Rayo are starting to put the pressure on again here as Valentin lifts a cross into the middle this time. He's looking for Nteka in the middle, but Militao gets in front of him to nod it away.

24' GOOD SAVE! Dimitrievski's throw is cut out by Casemiro and Rayo are in trouble. Benzema squares it to Asensio, who drags it into the box before drilling a low shot across goal, but the keeper punches it away at his near post.

23' Alaba is allowed to carry the ball a long way to the edge of the box before he pokes it out to Mendy before continuing his run. The cross is fizzed into the near post, but he can't get a touch and Dimitrievski holds it.

21' SAVE! Again, Rayo switch it from right to left to open up some space and this time, Francisco Garcia whips in a good cross. He picks out Nteka in the middle, but his thumping header is straight down the middle at Courtois.

19' It's a good run from Trejo as he turns away from Casemiro before riding a challenge from Kroos. Casemiro gets back quickly though and dispossesses him with a perfectly-timed tackle to end the attack.

17' Madrid are pushing to try and add to their advantage with Asensio switching out to the left. He takes it around Balliu and tries to square it to Benzema in the middle, but Saveljich gets across to cut it out.

15' The linesman's flag went up against Vinicius in the build-up to the goal, but the VAR check showed that the forward was actually well onside due to Francisco Garcia on the far side of the pitch.

13' It's a better spell of possession for Rayo now, but it's all in front of Madrid. They're trying to find a way through, but Palazon's run down the right is cut out by Mendy.

11' BENZEMA! Madrid break quickly with Asensio driving forward down the right. He gets ahead of Francisco Garcia to pull the ball back towards the far post and Benzema hits it first time. He leans back though, firing it high over the bar and into the stands.

9' Madrid have drawn their last two LaLiga home games (both 0-0) against Villarreal and Osasuna - they've never had three consecutive goalless draws at home in the top-flight.

7' Madrid are finding their rhythm now and keeping Rayo penned back in their own half. They're switching it from side to side to open up some space but can't find any just yet.

5' OFFSIDE! Madrid's initial corner is cleared by Catena, but Carvajal lifts it back into the box. Benzema heads it back into the middle from the far post with Vinicius tapping it past Dimitrievski, but the Frenchman set off early and the flag goes up.

3' Madrid just haven't been able to get going so far in this game, with Rayo causing them problems with a high press. The visitors are pushing forward through Valentin down the left, but he's stopped by Camavinga.

1' Just 30 seconds on the clock and Rayo have already had their first chance. Alvaro Garcia breaks forward down the left with Carvajal just behind him. He tries to whip his shot behind the right-back but sends it well wide of the far post.

1' Benzema gets the game underway for Madrid! 

The teams are out on the pitch now, with kick-off just moments away!

At home, Madrid have only lost one of their last 15 LaLiga games against Rayo (W15 D2) - 1-2 in January 1996.

Andoni Iraola makes three changes to the side that drew with Celta Vigo on Monday. Saveljich returns from injury, with Trejo and Nteka also coming in. Maras, Lopez and Falcao all drop to the bench.

Carlo Ancelotti makes just two changes from the team that beat Shakhtar Donetsk last time out, with Camavinga and Asensio both coming in. Vazquez starts on the bench, while Luka Modric misses out due to illness.

RAYO VALLECANO SUBS: Nikola Maras, Mario Suarez, Sergi Guardiola, Bebe, Kevin Rodrigues, Mario Hernandez, Andres Martin, Radamel Falcao, Unai Lopez, Pathe Ciss, Luca Zidane, Jose Pozo.

RAYO VALLECANO STARTING XI (4-2-3-1): Stole Dimitrievski; Ivan Balliu, Esteban Saveljich, Alejandro Catena, Francisco Garcia; Santiago Comesana, Oscar Valentin; Isi Palazon, Oscar Trejo, Alvaro Garcia; Randy Nteka.

REAL MADRID SUBS: Antonio Blanco, Eden Hazard, Andriy Lunin, Jesus Vallejo, Miguel Gutierrez, Toni Fuidias, Marcelo, Nacho, Luke Jovic, Isco, Lucas Vazquez. 

REAL MADRID STARTING XI (4-3-3): Thibaut Courtois; Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Ferland Mendy; Eduardo Camavinga, Casemiro, Toni Kroos; Marco Asensio, Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior.

Since losing to Espanyol in the league at the start of October, Madrid are unbeaten in five games across all competitions, winning four and drawing one, though that draw did come at home when they were held 0-0 by Osasuna. A win today though would take them top of LaLiga. As for Rayo, they've lost just two of their last 10 matches (W6 D2). However, both of those have come on the road, with today's visitors only winning one of their away games so far this season when they beat Athletic Bilbao 2-1.

Hello and welcome to live coverage of the LaLiga meeting between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernanbeu!

That concludes our commentary of the Ligue 1 fixture between Bordeaux and Paris Saint-Germain! We hope you’ve enjoyed it!

Club football comes to a two-week break as international fixtures once again take precedence. Bordeaux will be back on November 21 when they travel to face Metz, while PSG host Nantes on the 20th.

PSG manage to escape from the Stade Matmut-Atlantique with a 3-2 victory despite a nervy final 15 minutes which almost saw Pochettino’s side capitulate. Neymar’s first-half double looked to put the visitors in an unassailable position, before Mbappe managed to add a goal to his two assists in the second half, tapping the ball into an empty net after Wijnaldum’s unselfish pass. Bordeaux wouldn’t lie down however and after a change of shape, Petkovic’s side grew into the match late on and began testing Navas. Elis’ goal with 12 minutes remaining was added to deep in injury time after two substitutes - Briand and Niang - linked up in the penalty area, with the latter finishing from close range. A comeback was not on the cards however, as the hosts ran out of time and saw their efforts go for naught. PSG go 10 points clear at the top of the table while Bordeaux remain 16th.

90' + 4' FULL-TIME: BORDEAUX 2-3 PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN.

90' The fourth official indicates three minutes will be added at the end of the 90 for stoppages. 

85' PSG still look like they want more as Mbappe and Neymar are quick to move the ball up the pitch and test the Bordeaux defence. It’s allowing the hosts chances from the counter-attack though as they throw players forward in an attempt to cut the deficit in half.

83' Gregersen does extremely well to keep pace with Mbappe, using his strength to push the forward off with his shoulder before a sliding clearance gets the ball away from the penalty area.

81' Following his brace last weekend against Reims, Briand has two goals scored in 116 minutes of play in Ligue 1 this season. With a goal every 58 minutes in the top-flight in 2021/22, the Bordeaux striker has the best ratio of any player currently in Ligue 1 this season.

77' Niang does well to come across and get to an aerial ball ahead of Marquinhos, but his header is poor which allows Navas to make an easy save.

72' Niang is brought down on the edge of the penalty area by Kehrer, but the referee is not convinced of the contact as he allows play to continue.

70' Bordeaux are the only team who have not scored a single headed goal in Ligue 1 this season while Paris have scored seven such goals in the top-flight this season, the highest total.

66' Play comes to a stop after a collision between Navas and Onana in the PSG penalty area leaves the Bordeaux midfielder down requiring some treatment. It was a heavy aerial clash - but Onana should be okay to continue.

62' A long-distance strike from Otavio is hit with confidence, but the bouncing shot is scooped up by Navas outside the frame of his goal - allowing the keeper to let a little time run off the clock before progressing play.

60' Bordeaux look to have switched to a 4-4-1-1 in an attempt to get themselves back in the match. Dilrosun has gone out to the left wing while Otavio and Onana sit behind Adli - who is tasked with providing sole striker Elis with service.

58' Mensah plays a lovely cross to the far post for Elis, who gets ahead of Bernat but miscues his flying volley - as the striker is only able to prod the ball easily to a grateful Navas.

56' Neymar takes a PSG corner from the left but it’s a disappointing delivery that allows Elis to clear the cross at the near post.

54' Dilrosun's corner is sent into the six-yard box, which allows Navas a chance to easily pluck the ball out of the air. 

52' Adli cuts inside and refuses the overlapping run, instead curling an effort to the far post which forces Navas into a good diving save which puts it behind for a corner.

50' Neymar sprays a lovely left-footed pass towards Draxler near the Bordeaux penalty area which prompts Gregersen to come across and sort out the danger before Costil could be called into action.

48' Mbappe charges into the penalty area and opens his body to curl a low shot into the far corner but Koscienly makes himself just big enough to block the shot!

46' Bordeaux get the match restarted from the kick-off!

Despite injuries to many key players, PSG still have a strong bench to call upon should they look to make a change. The promising on-loan Mendes could do a job should Pochettino want some dynamism down the flank, while Pereira and Gueye are more than capable of commanding the middle of the park. With nothing left to lose Petkovic will surely attempt to bring on a couple of forwards, with the experienced Briand as well as former Milan striker Niang available for introduction.

The first half comes to a close at the Stade Matmut-Atlantique, with the hosts behind 2-0 thanks to Neymar’s double, with both goals coming from Mbappe assists. The Brazil international opened the scoring after 26 minutes, beating the goalkeeper at the near post after lovely control brought the ball down comfortably. He would double his side’s lead just 17 minutes later after a fantastic give and go on the edge of the area which left the Bordeaux defence helpless. Petkovic’s side had chances to test Navas, but poor control at the crucial moment often let the hosts down - with Elis the culprit on a couple of occasions. The late second goal will trouble the Girondins, who looked to be headed into the interval just a goal down.

45' + 2' HALF-TIME: BORDEAUX 0-2 PSG. 

45' The fourth official indicates two minutes will be added to the end of the half for stoppages. 

41' Pembele fires well over the crossbar from just outside the penalty area after Bordeaux’s corner-kick to the near post is cleared by a PSG defender.

39' Adli’s corner-kick is taken too close to Navas, who makes a clean catch at the first time of asking.

38' Great idea from Mangas who plays a one-two pass with Dilrosun which allows the wing-back to get into PSG’s penalty area. Hakimi is there to prevent the return ball though as it’s put behind for a corner.

36' Neymar plays a beautiful pass into the penalty area for Draxler, who gets onto the end of it just ahead of the byline before cutting a cross back. It’s a dangerous pass for Mbappe, whose unable to finish the chance as Koscielny gets to the pass first.

34' Neymar looks to chip a pass through the heart of Bordeaux’s defence for the run of Mbappe but Koscielny uses his experience to read the danger and clear it away.

32' Bordeaux have only won one of their last six Ligue 1 matches at home, though they’ve managed at least a goal in every game but one. It should take more than one goal for PSG to secure the three points, though the hosts have looked woefully short in front of Navas’ net.

30' Bernat teases a cross back towards the edge of the Bordeaux penalty area, but it’s put just too far ahead of the late run of Wijnaldum as the hosts clear their lines.

25' Pembele finds Elis well inside PSG’s half but once again a poor touch from the forward allows an opposition defender to come across and win back possession. It’s been a sloppy first 30 minutes from the forward who hasn’t been able to find his control.

23' Neymar drives forward dragging two defenders towards him before playing a clever pass through for Mbappe. Again however a PSG attack breaks down as the France international forward is caught offside for the third time in just 23 minutes.

21' PSG have lost only one of their last 19 Ligue 1 games (W16 D2), against Rennes on 3 October (0-2).

19' Draxler looks to play Mbappe into the penalty area from deep in midfield but Costil is quick off of his line and out of his box to clear the danger - putting it out for a throw-in. Upon further review however the PSG forward was unable to hold onside as Bordeaux get a free-kick 25 yards from goal.

17' Neymar loses possession ahead of his own penalty area but a poor first touch from Elis allows first Navas and then Marquinhos to scramble away the danger as PSG continue to live on the edge.

15' Bernat does well to keep possession near his corner flag under pressure from three pressing Bordeaux players - winning a free-kick with which to clear his lines.

13' Adli whips the free-kick with intent looking to bend his effort back in towards the near corner but his accuracy is off as the midfielder fails to hit the target.

11' Herrera takes Adli down outside the 18-yard box after stepping through late to win the loose ball. It’s another free-kick for Bordeaux, who are piling on the pressure.

10' Dilrosun takes the free-kick from just under 30 yards out and catches the top of the wall as the forward wins his side another early corner.

9' Elis holds off Kehrer and draws a foul as the centre-back dives into a challenge. It’s a free-kick for the hosts in a good position to test Navas.

7' Dilrosun steps inside and wins space ahead of Herrera before firing a shot that’s deflected behind for a corner by Marquinhos.

5' Bordeaux’s first corner of the match is swung from the right but Navas steps to the edge of his six-yard box confidently to punch away the danger.

3' Mangas puts a strong challenge on Hakimi right on the edge of the penalty area after a throughball played from defence splits the Bordeaux midfield. It’s just a corner for PSG despite protests for a free-kick.

1' Paris Saint-Germain get the match underway from the kick-off!

PSG make six changes from their narrow 2-1 win over Lille last weekend. Goalkeeper rotation sees Navas come in for Donnarumma, while Hakimi returns to the right side of defence displacing Kimpembe and pushing Kehrer inside. Herrera and Ebimbe replace Gueye and Pereira in midfield while the absence of Messi and Di Maria let Draxler and Mbappe get into the starting XI.

Bordeaux change their formation which brings about three changes from the XI that beat Reims 3-2 last time out. Petkovic has gone with three at the back, meaning Kwateng comes in for midfielder Tom Lacoux. Jean Onana and Otavio are the other two entrants, with Fransergio and Oudin making way as the hosts pack the centre of the park.

PSG SUBS: Danilo Pereira, Nuno Mendes, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Mauro Icardi, Idrissa Gueye, Colin Dagba, Ismael Gharbi, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, Angel Di Maria.

PSG XI (4-2-3-1): Keylor Navas; Juan Bernat, Marquinhos, Thilo Kehrer, Achraf Hakimi; Ander Herrera, Eric Ebimbe; Neymar, Georginio Wijnaldum, Julian Draxler; Kylian Mbappe.

BORDEAUX SUBS: Remi Oudin, Fransergio, M’Baye Niang, Gideon Mensah, Abdel Medioub, Sekou Mara, Jimmy Briand, Samuel Kalu, Gaetan Poussin.

BORDEAUX XI (3-5-2): Benoit Costil; Enock Kwateng, Laurent Koscielny, Stian Gregersen; Timothee Pembele, Jean Onana, Otavio, Yacine Adli, Ricardo Mangas; Alberth Elis, Javairo Dilrosun.

With 20 minutes to go before kick-off, let's take a look at how the two sides are lining up - starting with our hosts! 

Seven points clear of Lens in second place having played a match fewer, PSG responded well to their first domestic loss of the season, beating Angers and Lille either side of a draw with Marseille. Performances haven’t been especially convincing as Pochettino searches for his optimal formation, though his side will be without a host of injured first-team players including Lionel Messi, Marco Verratti and Presnel Kimpembe.

Bordeaux’s nervy last-minute win against Reims last week - courtesy of a 95th minute Jimmy Briand penalty - saw Vladimir Petkovic’s side earn a victory for the first time since mid-September. 16th in Ligue 1 and just three points above the drop zone, the hosts are looking to beat PSG for the first time since 2015.

Hello and welcome to our LIVE commentary of the Ligue 1 fixture between Bordeaux and Paris Saint-Germain!