Zola eyes Liverpool shock

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is hoping to cause a major shock and earn the Hammers a victory over Liverpool in the Premiership on Monday.

"I don't think Liverpool are having their best moment," said Zola.

"But we are focused and we know we cannot afford any mistakes. We know a lot about them, we've seen them a lot. And I think we have prepared as well as we can so we'll see what happens.

"It could be a good year for them. They've already won two big games (against Chelsea and Manchester United) and that is important.

"It makes a big, big difference in your confidence. This year I've noticed they're playing better football so they're a team to watch."