Liverpool face an in-form ex-player when they come against Harry Wilson for Fulham, in another huge game for the Reds.
Arne Slot remains a man under pressure, following Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, and the big matches are coming thick and fast.
Fulham head to Anfield on Saturday evening, with Liverpool knowing that another bad result could be fatal to their Champions League qualification hopes.
With kick-off looming, we spoke to Fulham fan and JOE sports editor Henry Hill (@henry_hill94) to preview the weekend action.
How would you rate Fulham’s season out of 10? Happy?
LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, January 4, 2026: Fulham's Harrison Reed celebrates with team-mates Jorge Cuenca and Antonee Robinson after scoring his side's second and equalising goal during the FA Premier League match between Fulham FC and Liverpool FC at Craven Cottage. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Seven-out-of-10. Depending on who you ask, this rating could vary.
Ultimately, we play lovely football and are pushing for Europe instead of fearing the drop, which is something teams of our size often forget to celebrate.
But this season feels like a big missed opportunity. We’ve had some great wins, but some absurd losses too, in the Premier League and in the cups.
With a bit more consistency, European football or even a Wembley trip could have been a real possibility.
Would you stick with Marco Silva? Is there a threat of him leaving?
LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, August 6, 2022: Fulham's manager Marco Silva speaks with the fourth official Tony Harrington during the FA Premier League match between Fulham FC and Liverpool FC at Craven Cottage. The game ended in a 2-2 draw. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
I would love it if Marco Silva stayed, but that requires the board to back him properly.
Although our business is fun, it often arrives too late in the window.
Silva may feel he has taken the team as far as he can, and I don’t think any Fulham fan would begrudge him leaving, which looks more likely than him staying.
He has turned Fulham around, and his own reputation along with it, so there is no bad blood.
Which three players have impressed most for Fulham? Who has flopped?
LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, January 4, 2026: (L-R) Fulham's Harry Wilson celebrates with team-mate Timothy Castagne after scoring the first goal during the FA Premier League match between Fulham FC and Liverpool FC at Craven Cottage. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Obviously, Harry Wilson. He’s proof of what confidence can do for a player and I couldn’t be happier.
It’s easier said than done, but Liverpool shouldn’t let him onto his left boot near the box.
Alex Iwobi continues to shine as one of the Premier League‘s most versatile and interesting players to watch, capable of finding space all over the pitch and breaking the lines with his running.
And finally, I’ll go for Sander Berge. Others might disagree, but I just love his physicality alongside Sasa Lukic.
For flops, I’ll reluctantly say Rodrigo Muniz. It’s obvious we need to upgrade the striker position.
Muniz has been injured a lot, but rejecting close to £40 million from Atalanta for him last summer looks increasingly foolish.
And I am sorry to say that Bernd Leno is having his worst season in years.
Perhaps a victim of his untouchability at the Cottage, Leno’s save rate is far below his normal standards.
Hopefully, this is just a blip rather than a long-term problem, but he might be worth targeting early on at Anfield.
Could you see Wilson being a good re-signing for Liverpool?
CARDIFF, WALES - Tuesday, March 30, 2021: Wales' Harry Wilson during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifying Group E game between Wales and Czech Republic at the Cardiff City Stadium. Wales won 1-0. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
To be honest, not really.
I love Wilson, but there is a reason he is more closely linked with Everton, not Liverpool.
You should be fishing in the Michael Olise pond instead of the Wilson bucket.
And for his own sake, I would rather see him play consistently than become a bench option at Anfield.
Wilson is wonderful, but he is no Salah replacement.
How do you rate Liverpool’s season? Would you keep Arne Slot?
PARIS, FRANCE - Wednesday, April 8, 2026: Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot during the UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final 1st Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Liverpool FC at the Parc des Princes. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Six-out-of-10. Arne Slot is a victim of his own success after last season, and he gets credit from me for that.
But some of the performances have been unacceptable for a while.
Not signing Marc Guehi was a massive mistake, and you can’t help but think the Alexander Isak money could have been better spent elsewhere.
Slot clearly isn’t feeling the fans’ support, which is a shame. Focus on finishing in the top five, then walk away.
From where I am writing, it seems pretty obvious which Spaniard the majority want in charge!
Where do you predict both teams will finish this season?
LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, January 4, 2026: (L-R) Liverpool's Jeremie Frimpong and Fulham's Antonee Robinson during the FA Premier League match between Fulham FC and Liverpool FC at Craven Cottage. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
I’d love Fulham to reel in Brentford and finish eighth or in the Conference League spot, but ninth looks realistic at this point.
As for Liverpool, I am sorry to say that Everton could be a problem.
I am backing Liverpool for fifth, but if the squad’s mood sours significantly, seventh is a possibility given that you play Everton, Man United and Aston Villa away.
Looking ahead to Saturday, where are the key battles?
Oscar Bobb x Sandstorm ?
Exceptional This'll Catch On submission from Rob Kingston ? pic.twitter.com/zOwW9EQUh9
— Fulhamish (@FulhamishPod) March 30, 2026
Prepare for the Sandstorm that is Oscar Bobb-Bobb-Bobb-Bobb-Bobb.
Joking aside, Brighton got plenty of joy from their talented wingers against Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez, so I hope Bobb, Wilson and Iwobi can do the same.
Ryan Gravenberch vs. Berge will also be a fun match-up, as in my opinion, this game will be dictated by who can control the midfield and limit the ball reaching the danger men.
Finally, what’s your prediction?
PARIS, FRANCE - Wednesday, April 8, 2026: Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate reacts to conceding the second goal during the UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final 1st Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Liverpool FC at the Parc des Princes. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
I think Liverpool 1-2 Fulham.
We have lost only once in our last five matches against you, and we rarely draw. Plus, Liverpool could be there for the taking after the defeat to PSG.
Fulham have a weird knack for stepping up at Anfield in recent years, so why not go for it?
That said, anything is possible with Fulham, so we could easily lose 3-0! It should be a fun game.