West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has been stunned by an amazing attack from Liverpool ahead of Monday's game.

The Mirror says the Reds' official magazine claims Zola will get the sack if his side are beaten on Monday night.

It said: "Experiencing the same nerve-jangling predicament (another relegation battle) is a prospect the Upton Park board won't relish and they may decide to move before it is too late.

"A defeat on Monday night, particularly if the scoreline is similar to last season, could be another nail in the coffin of Zola's short managerial career."

Zola responded: "I am not really concerned about these things.

"That doesn't change my attitude or the way that I think. It will certainly make me focus a little bit more.

"I know what my position is. I know that I have to give results to this club or my situation might be difficult."