Liverpool aims to take another step towards the title of the Premier League when they face Fulham in the capital on Sunday afternoon.
Anfield pushed a huge sigh of relief on Wednesday evening when the Derby Minceside Reds was confirmed, while the charming solo goal from Diogo Jota separated the two parts after an hour of nervous opening.
Arne Slot could extend their advantage over Arsenal to 14 points after Everton made them a favor by taking points on the Challenger of the title of Liverpool in the opening match of the weekend.
Fulham died at Arsenal at the Emirates on Tuesday, which means that they tasted consecutive defeats in all competitions. They are now ninth in the table, but Marco Silva’s team still has a chance to secure their first European berth in more than a decade given the tension of the upper half.
The two games played a fascinating back and forth competition in the reverse match in December, with the loot shared in a 2-2 draw. Andy Robertson sent the first to help visitors, who gave up an advance of 1-0 before retalling to win a point.
Here is 90 minutes Guide to the confrontation of the Premier League on Sunday.
Fulham vs Liverpool Record head-to-head (last five games)
Current form (all competitions)
Fulham | Liverpool |
|---|---|
Arsenal 2-1 Fulham – 01/04/25 | Liverpool 1-0 Everton – 02/04/25 |
Fulham 0-3 Crystal Palace – 03/29/25 | Liverpool 1-2 Newcastle – 02/16/25 |
Fulham 2-0 Tottenham – 03/16/25 | Liverpool 0-1 (1-4p) PSG-11/03/25 |
Brighton 2-1 Fulham – 08/03/25 | Liverpool 3-1 Southampton – 08/03/25 |
Man UTD 1-1 (3-4p) Fulham-02/03/25 | PSG 0-1 Liverpool – 05/03/25 |
Country | TV channel / live flow |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Sky Go Uk, now, Sky Go Extra, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD |
UNITED STATES | Peacock |
Canada | FUBOTV |
Silva changed his adequacy to the Emirates on Tuesday evening, deployment of a rear five, and although Liverpool is the best scorers of the Premier League, expect Fulham to return to their usual four rear.
Calvin Bassey could associate with Joachim Andersen with the central defender, with Antonee Robinson, who impressed in the reverse match, flying on the left side.
The hosts are again without Kenny Tete and Harry Wilson through an injury. Reiss Nelson is absent for the season due to a problem of significant hamstrings.
Fulham predicts the alignment against Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Adama, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jimenez.
Slot confirmed that Alisson and Conor Bradley will be more evaluated before Sunday’s match, the missing pair Merseyside Derby on Wednesday. The number one in Liverpool had undergone a concussion according to Brazil.
Bradley has a chance to return to Craven Cottage’s fold, with Curtis Jones exceeding the right back the last time. Joe Gomez and Trent Alexander-Arnold remain away.
There should not be many changes in the XI of the Reds of their victory hard fighting against the Toffees, although Cody Gakpo can return to the side along the left side.
Liverpool predicted the VS Fulham programming (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; JOTA.
In recent weeks have been a slog to Liverpool, and it does not seem that the side of Slot will simply bring the title waltzing despite their huge stamp.
There will necessarily be a few more hiccups along the way, and the Reds may have to be satisfied with a point this weekend. Fulham has lost consecutive matches, but they remain a difficult outfit and were able to take advantage of the fragiles that Liverpool appeared in the defensive transition against Everton.
But, with several home games to play and their advantage on Arsenal Huge, a draw in western London is not the worst result.
