Liverpool looking to bounce back to winning ways after Leeds draw.
Fulham vs. Liverpool kicks off at 15:00 [GMT] on Sunday, January 4, at Craven Cottage.
Fulham claimed a 3-2 home victory in this exact matchup last season, a result that marked their first league win over Liverpool at home since 2011 and put them within reach of a rare sequence. The West London side have not won consecutive home league games against Liverpool since May 2007, underlining how uncommon sustained success against the Reds has been in this fixture. Despite that victory, Fulham was one of only three teams Liverpool failed to beat during their title-winning Premier League campaign last season, alongside Nottingham Forest and Arsenal. Against Liverpool specifically, Fulham recorded a draw and a win across the two league meetings, highlighting their ability to cause problems even during a campaign in which Liverpool dominated most opponents. Historically, however, Fulham’s record against reigning champions is less favorable. They have won just one of their last 19 Premier League matches against the holders of the title, drawing three and losing 15. That lone victory came against Liverpool themselves in March 2021, when Fulham secured a 1-0 win at Anfield. Fulham’s home form this campaign has been relatively solid. They have won five of their last eight Premier League games at Craven Cottage, losing three, and have kept four clean sheets during that stretch. Harry Wilson has been a regular contributor in West London, registering three goals and one assist in his last seven home league appearances, surpassing his output from his previous 20 matches at the stadium. He will be hoping to make a mark here once again when they appear with a 3—4—2—1 formation. Raúl Jiménez is expected at the attacking end of the shape.
Liverpool arrive with improving form, with three victories sandwiched by draws [DWWWD]. After losing five consecutive league away matches against London opposition, they have now won their last two such fixtures. The Reds have also scored in their last 20 Premier League games in the capital, a run that stretches back to a goalless draw at Chelsea in April 2023. Overall, Liverpool have collected seven points from their last three away league matches, more than they managed in their previous eight combined. Meanwhile, among Liverpool’s recent attacking contributors, Hugo Ekitiké has found form on the road. He has scored three goals in his last two Premier League away appearances, after managing just one in his first six away matches for the club. He will be looking to make his mark once again when he appears at the attacking end of Liverpool’s 4—2—3—1 formation.