Liverpool host Fulham on Saturday at Anfield aiming to keep their lead atop the Premier League table a healthy one.
WATCH LIVE —Liverpool v Fulham
Arne Slot’s side have shown a few cracks defensively in recent games but they’re still top of the Premier League table. They also had a nice rest last weekend as their trip to Everton was postponed and they won 1-0 at Girona in midweek to stay perfect in the UEFA Champions League with six wins from six. “Liverpool, Liverpool top of the league!” is the chant you’ve been hearing. They’re top of both leagues and Mohamed Salah is in absolutely incredible form.
As for Fulham, well, Marco Silva’s side drew against Tottenham and Arsenal and beat Brighton in a very fruitful last week. The Cottagers are fun to watch this season and sit on 23 points and are set to push for Europe. They recruited really well this summer with Smith Rowe, Nelson, Berge and Andersen all impressing. Nobody is really talking about Fulham but with Raul Jimenez getting back to his best up top, they’re a real threat to the Premier League’s elite.
How to watch Liverpool vs Fulham live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 10am ET, Saturday (December 14)
Venue: Anfield — Liverpool
TV Channel: Peacock
Streaming: Watch live on Peacock
Liverpool team news, focus
Jota and Chiesa are close to a return and that will give Slot some great extra options in attack ahead of the busy festive period. For now his defensive line is settled with Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk and Robertson, while he has a wonderful array of options in midfield to keep rotating depending on the opponents and freshness.
OUT: Kostas Tsimikas (foot), Conor Bradley (hamstring), Alexis Mac Allister (suspension) | QUESTIONABLE: Diogo Jota (chest), Federico Chiesa (other)
Fulham team news, focus
Injuries and suspensions are starting to pile up a little for the Cottagers, with Andersen and Bassey out at center back. That means Diop and Cuenca will start at center back. Silva has so many attacking options with Traore, Jimenez, Smith Rowe and Iwobi likely to get the nod.
OUT: Harrison Reed (knee), Joachim Andersen (calf), Calvin Bassey (suspension), Tom Cairney (suspension), Reiss Nelson (hamstring)
Liverpool vs Fulham prediction
Fulham are a tricky team to play against and love to hit opponents on the counter. That said, Liverpool are grinding out wins and know a victory here will get them going for the festive period. It won’t be easy but the Reds will find a way. And Salah will probably score. Liverpool 2-1 Fulham.