Fulham host the champions of England when Liverpool travel down to Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon in the Premier League.
The Merseyside club currently sit second in the table, behind Tottenham only on goal difference, while Fulham are just one point outside of the relegation zone following a defeat to Manchester City last weekend.
Here's 90min's preview ahead of the clash.
Where to Watch
When Is Kick Off? Sunday December 13th
What Time Is Kick Off? 16:30 (GMT)
Where Is it Played? Craven Cottage
TV Channel/Live Stream? Sky Sports Premier League (UK), fuboTV (US)
Referee? Andre Marriner
Team News
Fulham have no fresh injury worries for this fixture, with Kenny Tete and Terence Kongolo both still out with calf and foot problems respectively.
Scott from his #FULLIV presser. ??
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) December 11, 2020
"We’re looking good. We’ve got a clean bill of health, it's probably a bit too early for Kenny & @KongoloTerence, but they're on the right track." pic.twitter.com/JagBrhO9VH
Liverpool are hoping to welcome Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain back into the matchday squad, while Alisson, Diogo Jota and Kostas Tsimikas will be assessed.
Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Thiago, James Milner and Xherdan Shaqiri are all unavailable for Jurgen Klopp's side.
Predicted Lineups
Fulham: Areola; Aina, Andersen, Adarabioyo, Robinson; Reed, Anguissa, Loftus-Cheek; Decordova-Reid, Cavaleiro, Lookman.
Liverpool: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho, Matip, Robertson; Henderson, Jones, Wijnaldum; Salah, Firmino, Mane.
Recent Form
The Cottagers have earned six of their seven points in the league this season in their last five games, thanks to wins over West Brom and Leicester. They have started to balance defending with attacking well and look more threatening than before, although they need to cut out silly individual mistakes.
Liverpool have also won just two of their last five in all competitions, although they include Champions League ties where qualification was guaranteed with a point and then already confirmed. The Reds have drawn their last three away games in the Premier League.
Fulham
Manchester City 2-0 Fulham (5/12)
Leicester 1-2 Fulham (30/11)
Fulham 2-3 Everton (22/11)
West Ham 1-0 Fulham (7/11)
Fulham 2-0 West Brom (2/11)
Liverpool
Midtjylland 1-1 Liverpool (9/12)
Liverpool 4-0 Wolves (6/12)
Liverpool 1-0 Ajax (1/12)
Brighton 1-1 Liverpool (28/11)
Liverpool 0-2 Atalanta (25/11)
Prediction
In 28 previous Premier League clashes between these two sides there have only ever been four draws, with Liverpool leading the head-to-head by 18 wins to Fulham's six. That trend is likely to continue here.
As much as Fulham have improved as the season has progressed, Liverpool are far too strong for them. Their style of play leaves them quite open defensively and with the Reds the perfect counter-attacking outfit it leans towards a big win for Klopp's men.
Mohamed Salah has carried the attacking load with Sadio Mane scoring just once in his last 12 games, but expect both to be in dangerous form with Liverpool likely to be dominant and using the flanks as their main outlet for goals.
Fulham will put up a good fight early on but Liverpool will eventually break them down and it's all about whether Scott Parker's side crumble or not.
Prediction: Fulham 0-3 Liverpool
Source: 90min
