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CloseArne Slot wants fit-again Alisson to show level at Liverpool over 'weeks and months'

Liverpool return to Premier League action bidding to widen their margin at the top of the table, with Fulham the visitors to Anfield.

Arne Slot’s league leaders were granted a weekend off as Storm Darragh blew away the Merseyside derby last Saturday, but the side returned to action well, taking care of business in the Champions League to continue a perfect start in the competition.

Can they similarly frustrate the title favourites on the road?

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Liverpool host Fulham in the Premier League, with kick-off at 3pm GMTArne Slot’s side are bidding to extend their lead at the top of the tableThe visitors secured a draw against Arsenal last weekend and will hope for a similar performanceLiverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones, Szoboszlai; Salah, Gakpo, Diaz Fulham XI: Leno; Tete, Diop, Cuenca, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Wilson, Pereira, Iwobi; JimenezBrentford boss Thomas Frank names the ‘best team in the Premier League’ — and it’s not leaders Liverpool

Another west London manager disagrees with Marco Silva’s assessment of the Premier League leaders, with Thomas Frank naming a different club as the current class of the English top flight:

Harry Latham-Coyle14 December 2024 14:20

Marco Silva piles praise on Liverpool ahead of clash

Marco Silva was rather complimentary of Liverpool and opposite number Arne Slot when asked about his opponents this week ahead of the Premier League clash.

“Firstly, they are the most consistent team in the league so far,” Silva said.

Harry Latham-Coyle14 December 2024 14:00

Liverpool v Fulham team news

Alisson is back for Liverpool after injury, having made his return in the Champions League in midweek, while Joe Gomez is the man partnering Virgil van Dijk at centre-back in the continued absence of Ibrahima Konate.

Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz are the men alongside Mohamed Salah in the front three, although Darwin Nunez and fit-again Diogo Jota are brilliant bench options for Arne Slot if needed.

In-form Alex Iwobi continues on the wing with Raul Jimenez up top.

Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones, Szoboszlai; Salah, Gakpo, Diaz

Fulham XI: Leno; Tete, Diop, Cuenca, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Wilson, Pereira, Iwobi; Jimenez

Luke Baker14 December 2024 13:56

Liverpool v Fulham team news

The teams have been announced - here’s how they’ll line up at Anfield today.

Luke Baker14 December 2024 13:50

Arne Slot gives Liverpool fitness update on Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa

The team news will be with us shortly ahead of this 3pm Premier League kick off, with Arne Slot confirming yesterday that both Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa could be fit to feature.

Harry Latham-Coyle14 December 2024 13:40

Marco Silva hails Fulham’s work ethic ahead of Liverpool clash

Marco Silva praised the work ethic in his Fulham side during their Premier League campaign so far this season.

Fulham are 10th in the table after 15 games, something head coach Silva attributes to the high standards at the club.

The Cottagers boss has been pleased with his side’s start to the season and they now face a tough test today at league leaders Liverpool.

“I don’t see football or success in football without hard work, that is the first thing,” Silva said.

“It’s been one of the reasons why everything has been going well the last three or four seasons.

Being able to keep a good platform inside, even if you have been losing some key players, but at the same time adding good players for our squad too.

“Everything together is giving us the chance to perform the way we’ve been performing and to be able until now - I know it’s the beginning of December with a lot of fights and big games ahead of us - but it has been really good to see the way the team is responding.”

(PA Wire)

Harry Latham-Coyle14 December 2024 13:30

Joe Gomez reveals how close he came to Liverpool exit after shining in new role

One of those to impress in Catalonia was Joe Gomez, who very nearly left Liverpool in the summer.

Richard Jolly explains:

Harry Latham-Coyle14 December 2024 13:00

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