Fulham vs Liverpool: Preview, predictions and lineups
Liverpool are aiming to take one other step in the 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 evening when the Reds’ slender Merseyside Derby was confirmed, as Diogo Jota’s pretty solo purpose separated the 2 sides after a nervy opening hour.
Arne Slot’s might 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, that means they’ve tasted back-to-back defeats in all competitions. They’re now ninth within the desk, however Marco Silva’s aspect 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 document (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/dwell stream |
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United Kingdom |
Sky Go UK, NOW, SKY GO Additional, Sky Sports activities Fundamental 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 evening, deploying a again 5, and though Liverpool are the Premier League’s highest scorers, anticipate Fulham to return to their ordinary again 4.
Calvin Bassey might associate 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 by harm. Reiss Nelson is out for the season as a result of a big 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 shall 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 outing. Joe Gomez and Trent Alexander-Arnold stay sidelined.
There aren’t anticipated to be many adjustments to the Reds’ XI from their hard-fought win over the Toffees, though Cody Gakpo might come again into the aspect 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 would not seem like Slot’s aspect are fairly going to easily waltz to the title regardless of their large buffer.
There’s sure to be a number of extra hiccups alongside the way in which, 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 benefit from 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 large, a attract west London will not be the worst end result.
