Our live stream ahead of Sundays Premier League match, Fulham vs Liverpool is now up and running, kicking off at 16.30 GMT
You can keep an eye on the commentary as it happens below, but first, we take a preview into the fixture, lineups, predictions and much more…
Fulham come into the game having been beaten 2-0 by Manchester City last time out and now face another of the Premier League‘s big-hitters, with last weeks defeat leaving them just one point above the relegation zone.
Scott Parker’s men have lost three of their last four league games and have lost eight times in total already this term – a tally only beaten by rock-bottom Sheffield United.
Liverpool moved up to joint first in the League following an emphatic 4-0 drubbing of Wolves last weekend. It was the first time fans could watch them since being crowned Champions, and they weren’t left disappointed.
Klopp will need to stress the importance of Liverpool not allowing their focus to drift. Their last two league games at Anfield have seen them record impressive wins over Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers, however their away form has not been as imperious.
Across all competitions they have drawn their last three on the road, while you have to go back to September 20 for their last top-flight triumph on their travels.
Fulham and Liverpool last met in March 2019, with Liverpool winning 2-1 away at Craven Cottage…
PRESS CONFERENCE:
Scott Parker
On fans cheering his Fulham side on this coming Sunday…
“I think they can have a massive impact. It’s been such a long time that the stadiums have been empty.”
“That’s what our game’s about, playing with that passion and dynamism that fans bring. We’re fortunate that we have fans in our stadium this weekend, and we’re looking forward to that.”
“It was a long, hard season last year and there was a crucial part of that season when we were getting promoted at Wembley, where our fans were not there to enjoy it.”
“We’re looking forward to it, I’m sure they are as well, and hopefully it gives us that little bit more.”
On whether Liverpools 7-2 loss at Aston Villa gives them confidence…
“We’re always confident.”
“We are where we are in the league table, but as a team and the way we’re going and the way we drive things, we’re always confident going into every game.”
“Of course we understand the challenge we face. There’s no denying we’re up against arguably one of the best teams in Europe over the last 18 months.”
“It is a massive challenge, but like last week against Man City, we’ll go into the game looking to cause Liverpool some problems.”
“We’ll try and put our stamp on it a little bit, whilst also trying to nullify the threats they bring.”
Jurgen Klopp
On Jota knock…
“Kostas, we have to see. Diogo got a knock as well. Oxlade-Chamberlain is in normal training. Nobody else is coming back, I’m afraid.”
No thoughts of Spurs…
“None of our players will think about Tottenham when we are in Fulham.”
On Fulham…
“The performances they showed were not rewarded with results but they will go for everything.
On changing his mind on VAR…
I was rather in favour of it. I’m not sure we all thought it through, how long we take to get a decision. A few things are not like they were before – and it was better before
A different kind of title race?
“I’m not the most experienced guy to tell you how it is when there is a big gap to other teams. We had that last year.”
FORM:
Fulham Premier League form: LWLLWL
Liverpool Premier League form: WWDWDW
Liverpool form (all competitions): WLDWWD
LINEUPS:
Fulham possible starting lineup:
Areola; Aina, Andersen, Adarabioyo; Cordova-Reid, Anguissa, Reed, Robinson; Loftus-Cheek; Lookman, Cavaleiro
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Fabinho, Robertson; Henderson, Wijnaldum, Jones; Salah, Firmino, Mane
THATSAGOAL TIP:
Sadio Mané Anytime Goalscorer – Evens with FanTeam
Mané has failed to score in each of his last six Premier League games, an uncharacteristically long dry spell for the Senegal international. His goal output is far inferior to teammate Mo Salah this season but comparable numbers in previous years suggest he may be overpriced to score in this one.
Fulham may be outside the relegation zone but only West Brom have conceded more than their 21 goals against so far. Liverpool are likely to score more than once and Mané is always a likely candidate to be involved.
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