Liverpool are aiming to take one other step in direction of the Premier League title once they tackle Fulham within the capital on Sunday afternoon.
Anfield breathed an enormous sigh of reduction on Wednesday night time when the Reds’ slender Merseyside Derby was confirmed, as Diogo Jota’s beautiful solo aim separated the 2 sides after a nervy opening hour.
Arne Slot’s may prolong their benefit over Arsenal to 14 factors after Everton did them a favour by taking factors off Liverpool’s sole title challenger within the opening sport of the weekend.
Fulham succumbed to Arsenal on the Emirates on Tuesday, which means they’ve tasted back-to-back defeats in all competitions. They’re now ninth within the desk, however Marco Silva’s facet nonetheless have a shot of securing their first European berth in over a decade given how tight the highest half is.
The 2 sides performed out a riveting, back-and-forth contest within the reverse fixture again in December, with the spoils shared in a 2-2 draw. Andy Robertson’s early sending off aided the guests, who relinquished a 1-0 lead earlier than combating again to earn some extent.
Right here is 90min’s information to Sunday’s Premier League conflict.
Fulham vs Liverpool head-to-head report (final 5 video games)
Present type (all competitions)
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Fulham |
Liverpool |
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Arsenal 2-1 Fulham – 01/04/25 |
Liverpool 1-0 Everton – 02/04/25 |
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Fulham 0-3 Crystal Palace – 29/03/25 |
Liverpool 1-2 Newcastle – 16/02/25 |
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Fulham 2-0 Tottenham – 16/03/25 |
Liverpool 0-1 (1-4p) PSG – 11/03/25 |
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Brighton 2-1 Fulham – 08/03/25 |
Liverpool 3-1 Southampton – 08/03/25 |
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Man Utd 1-1 (3-4p) Fulham – 02/03/25 |
PSG 0-1 Liverpool – 05/03/25 |
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Nation |
TV channel/stay stream |
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United Kingdom |
Sky Go UK, NOW, SKY GO Additional, Sky Sports activities Predominant Occasion, Sky Sports activities Premier League, Sky Extremely HD |
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United States |
Peacock |
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Canada |
fuboTV |
Silva modified tack on the Emirates on Tuesday night time, deploying a again 5, and though Liverpool are the Premier League’s highest scorers, count on Fulham to return to their common again 4.
Calvin Bassey may accomplice Joachim Andersen at centre-back, with Antonee Robinson, who impressed within the reverse fixture, flying down the left flank.
The hosts are as soon as once more with out Kenny Tete and Harry Wilson via damage. Reiss Nelson is out for the season as a consequence of a major hamstring challenge.
Fulham predicted lineup vs Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Adama, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jimenez.
Slot has confirmed that Alisson and Conor Bradley will probably be additional assessed forward of Sunday’s sport, with the pair lacking Wednesday’s Merseyside derby. Liverpool’s primary had suffered a concussion on worldwide responsibility with Brazil.
Bradley has an opportunity of returning to the fold at Craven Cottage, with Curtis Jones deputising at right-back final trip. Joe Gomez and Trent Alexander-Arnold stay sidelined.
There aren’t anticipated to be many modifications to the Reds’ XI from their hard-fought win over the Toffees, though Cody Gakpo may come again into the facet down the left flank.
Liverpool predicted lineup vs Fulham (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Jota.
These previous few weeks have been a slog for Liverpool, and it does not appear to be Slot’s facet are fairly going to easily waltz to the title regardless of their enormous buffer.
There’s certain to be just a few extra hiccups alongside the best way, and the Reds might must accept some extent this weekend. Fulham have misplaced back-to-back video games, however they continue to be a tricky outfit and will reap the benefits of the frailties Liverpool manifested in defensive transition in opposition to Everton.
However, with a number of residence video games left to play and their benefit over Arsenal enormous, a attract west London shouldn’t be the worst outcome.
