Sam Allardyce has urged his West Bromwich Albion side to "hurt" Liverpool when the teams clash on Sunday.
The Reds journey to the relegated Baggies seeking the victory that will move them to within a point of the top four and the Champions League qualification berths with just two games remaining.
A frustrating 1-1 draw at home to West Brom in late December prompted a dismal run of form from Jurgen Klopp's side, with just four wins in 15 Premier League games seeing them slip from top to eighth.
And despite having suffered the drop for the first time in his managerial career, Allardyce is determined to claim another notable scalp.
“We need to try and expose the areas where Liverpool can be exposed, the areas we have seen this season," said the West Brom boss.
“We also need to start by stopping their front line because it was red-hot at Manchester United on Thursday.
“We saw up at Anfield that if you get at Liverpool at the right time, play the right pass, make the right run and execute promising situations, then you can hurt them.
"I hope we can do that on Sunday and get a positive result.”
West Brom have a surprisingly impressive record against teams near the top of the table this season, having also taken four points off Chelsea, drawn at Manchester City and held Manchester United at The Hawthorns.
“The challenge of playing against the big boys has always been well received by the players," added Allardyce.
“You look at Liverpool away, Manchester United at home and Chelsea away. There’s been some terrific performances against the top teams in the Premier League.
“I hope the lads take up that challenge again on Sunday and give Liverpool a real game.
“Every game is there to win in this league if you apply yourself correctly. All the players need to make sure they play their best and give it all they’ve got, otherwise it’ll be very difficult."
