Premier League: Liverpool vs Fulham Live
Preview
Liverpool is aiming to maintain their unbeaten home record as they host Fulham at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday at 2:00pm. Liverpool secured a 4-0 victory against LASK Linz to advance to the Europa League last 16, while Fulham controversially won 3-2 against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday.
Austrian team LASK Linz became the 10th visiting team to play at Anfield this season and despite their efforts, they left empty-handed as Liverpool secured a spot in the last 16 with a game to spare. The reds missed the chance to qualify three weeks ago in a 3-2 loss to Toulouse, but with Toulouse only managing a draw against Union SG, Liverpool secured top spot with a Cody Gakpo brace, a Luis Diaz header, and Mohamed Salah’s 199th goal for the Reds.
With their final group game against Union SG later this month being a matter of pride, Klopp emphasized the importance of securing progression early as Liverpool prepares for a demanding winter schedule, starting with eight fixtures in December. In their recent match in the league against Manchester City, a Trent Alexander-Arnold goal earned Liverpool a 1-1 draw against the treble winners.
The Cottagers were grateful for the use of VAR during their intense match with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday. Wolves, on the other hand, were frustrated by several controversial decisions that went against them in the five-goal game. Fulham’s Willian scored twice from penalty kicks, helping them end a four-game winless streak in the league. Despite Wolves’ complaints about the officiating, Fulham secured a valuable three points, positioning them comfortably in 14th place. However, Fulham’s upcoming match at Anfield may prove challenging, as they have conceded in their last nine matches and have not won any of their last six Premier League away games.
Head-to-head
Liverpool and Fulham have each won one of their last three matches against each other, with one game ending in a draw. Liverpool emerged victorious in their most recent meeting earlier this year, winning 1-0.
Prediction
Fulham needed a lot of luck to defeat Wolves on Monday, and despite having plenty of time to rest, it may not make much of a difference when they play against Liverpool. Klopp’s men are known for scoring many goals in front of their home crowd, and with key players returning to the lineup well-rested, it’s likely that they will continue their perfect home record without facing many obstacles on Sunday.
