Liverpool will be keen to get back to winning ways when they take on Fulham at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.
The Reds have endured a torrid campaign as they’ve relinquished their Premier League title without a fight following a string of poor results. Even at Anfield – where Liverpool went 68 games unbeaten – the Merseysiders have struggled as they saw that run end with five consecutive home defeats.
The latest loss came with a 1-0 defeat to Chelsea last week which has left Liverpool sitting seventh in the table – 22 points off leaders Man City and four adrift of the top four – so Jurgen Klopp’s side desperately need to get back to winning ways today.
The champions will be up against a Fulham side who are in the bottom three after losing to Tottenham last Thursday night but they can move level on points with 17th placed Brighton if they can secure a shock win at Anfield.
Betting odds
Liverpool are the 8/13 odds on favourites to win the game with Fulham priced at 5/1. The draw can be backed at 29/10 but despite Klopp expected to field a weakened team, the Reds should still have enough quality to get the three points.
A 1-0 victory for Liverpool can be backed at odds of 5/1 while 2-0 is available at 6/1. Mohamed Salah is expected to start in attack for the hosts and he’s a good bet to open the scoring at odds of 13/5.
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Team news
Liverpool will continue to be without Virgil van Dijk, Joel Matip, Joe Gomez and Jordan Henderson due to long-term injuries.
Ozan Kabak is also a doubt for the game after picking up a knock last week while Roberto Firmino will need a late fitness test.
Klopp is expected to rest a number of players ahead of Wednesday night’s Champions League game with Leipzig so we could see the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho, Thiago and Sadio Mane rested.
Fulham will be without Tom Cairney for the trip to Anfield as he’s still nursing a knee injury while Marek Rodak is a doubt with a wrist problem.
Prediction
Liverpool 1-0 Fulham: Liverpool have really struggled at Anfield lately as they’ve suffered five consecutive defeats without scoring a goal but this is a great opportunity for them to get back to winning ways. Fulham will be fighting for their lives as they need the points at the foot of the table but I expect Liverpool to edge it.
