Marco Silva’s Fulham entertain league leaders Liverpool at Craven Cottage this Sunday afternoon.
It’s another challenging test for the Cottagers after they lost to second place Arsenal during the week.
Calvin Bassey was an unused substitute on Tuesday but is expected to be restored into the starting eleven. Silva’s defensive options have been further bolstered by the possible return of Kenny Tete. The Dutch full-back has spent four months out injured and will likely be eased back into action. Former Liverpool winger Harry Wilson is still unavailable as he continues to nurse a foot injury.
Liverpool have the chance to extend their lead at the top of the table to 14 points after Arsenal drew at Everton yesterday.
🔴 MATCHDAY 🔴
A @premierleague match-up as the Reds take on Fulham in the capital ✊#WalkOn | #FULLIVpic.twitter.com/5ij278oDD9
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Alisson Becker and Conor Bradley will be assessed after the pair missed the Merseyside derby win during midweek.
The Brazilian stopper is following concussion protocols after being involved in a collision while on international duty with Brazil. Bradley’s fitness is being closely monitored following an injury-ravaged campaign.
With Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez not able to be selected, Curtis Jones may be deployed as a makeshift right-back once again.
Fulham vs Liverpool – Match preview and team news
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Fulham: DLWLL
A win today would see Fulham take a giant leap towards European qualification.
That 2-1 loss to Arsenal left them in 10th position, but they have the opportunity to overtake both Bournemouth and Brighton this afternoon.
Their last six league outings have seen their results alternate from triumph to despair.
Statement victories over Nottingham Forest and Tottenham have been overshadowed by collapses against Brighton and Crystal Palace.
Liverpool: WWLLW
Liverpool returned to winning ways on Wednesday night and secured the bragging rights over their local rivals in the process.
Diogo Jota’s tidy finish was enough to ensure Arne Slot’s side prevailed in the derby against Everton at Anfield.
In order to make lifting the title a mathematical certainty, the Reds need to pick up 11 points from their remaining eight matches.
Liverpool still need to travel to Brighton and Chelsea and host Arsenal before the season concludes in May.
In his first season in English football, Slot has still only lost on one occasion in the Premier League.
Last Meeting: Liverpool 2-2 Fulham, Premier League, 14th December 2024
A 10-player Liverpool battled hard to earn a spirited point against Marco Silva’s Fulham in the reverse fixture.
The Cottagers instantly provided a tough challenge for the league leaders and broke the deadlock in the 11th minute.
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