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But the hope will be that they don't fall on the wrong end of history after a string of poor performances.Liverpool have won 13 of their 15 home games when playing on the same day as the National, the only defeat coming to Charlton in 1953.Today17:26 BSTTeams make their way onto the pitchThe teams are out.Today17:19 BSTLegends' ovationThis game is, of course, the first time both Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah will have appeared in front of the Anfield crowd since both confirmed they are to leave at the end of the season.There was some applause for Robertson as he made his way towards the Kop just before the end of the warm up and I expect both players to have their names sung with gusto today.What a pair they have been for this club these past nine years. We'll go a long time before we see their ilk again in all honesty, I am sure.Today17:14 BSTIn conversationArne Slot is deep in conversation with CEO Billy Hogan pitchside here as the players warm up.Plenty to discuss too given Reds chief Hogan emailed the club's season ticket holders and members yesterday over the decision to raise prices.Today17:05 BST"Every game for Liverpool is a must-win"Arne Slot speaking to Sky Sports:"We made five changes, it made complete sense with the week we've had.

This is about the future of Liverpool FC's support as we know it."Today16:43 BSTImportance heaped on Liverpool showdown with FulhamA second goal for Igor Thiago means that they're now level on points with Liverpool, behind the Reds on goal difference.Adds to the importance of this encounter with Fulham now, who haven't won at Anfield since 2021.Since then, Liverpool have won three and drawn once but in each of the last three, the Cottagers have taken the lead.Today16:41 BSTBig goal at BrentfordIgor Thiago has scored for the second time and Brentford lead Everton 2-1.Today16:33 BSTTeam musingsSo what do we think about that Liverpool team then?I quite like it.I can see the case for giving Hugo Ekitike a breather and I like the idea of Rio Ngumoha flying at the Fulham defence. Both have been way off for me in recent weeks.Today16:30 BSTLiverpool protests against rising ticket pricesA sticker in protest against Liverpool owners' FSG after ticket increases.(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool fan holds a sign reading "Listen to us John no to multi-year price rises" in protest to the raising ticket prices(Image: Getty Images)Today16:17 BSTFuham team to face LiverpoolFulham team to face Liverpool:Leno, Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson, Berge, Iwobi, Wilson, King, Bobb, Muniz.Subs: Lemcomte, Diop, Cuenca, Sessengnon, Lukic, Cairney, Smith Rowe, Chukwueze, Raul.Today16:16 BSTLiverpool line-up confirmedLiverpool: Mamardashvili; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Jones, Wirtz; Salah, Gakpo, Ngumoha.Subs: Woodman, Gomez, Kerkez, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Ekitike, Isak Chiesa, Nyoni.Today16:11 BSTFive minute warningThe Liverpool team news will be with us at 4.15pm.Today15:56 BSTHalf-time scoresBrentford 1 Everton 1Burnley 0 Brighton 1As it stands, Brentford and Everton are within two points of Liverpool, and Brighton three.Today15:41 BSTLiverpool supporters begin protest todayIt's a big day in the Premier League and in the context of Liverpool's season as they continue their quest to qualify for the Champions League.But today marks the beginning of a string of protests from Liverpool fans over rising ticket prices.Supporters group Spirit of Shankly said:"SUPPORTERS are angry.

Now it is on all of us to back it.”Today15:36 BSTShearer critical of Van Dijk and SalahAlan Shearer doesn't believe that Arne Slot has lost the Liverpool dressing room but key players have lost their legs at the same time.The former Newcastle United striker has pointed fingers at Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah for their performances.Liverpool now know that fifth place is the Champions League qualification safety net but Chelsea, Brentford, Everton and maybe even Bournemouth will have eyes on it.The Londoners host Manchester City tomorrow but the Reds can move four clear of Chelsea before kick-off tomorrow.Shearer told Betfair:I wouldn't say he's lost the dressing room but I think what's happened is there are so many players that have lost their legs at the same time. I know it's always the big names that get the most criticism but the standards that those two have set over the years has been a huge part of Liverpool's success and obviously signed new deals last summer for two years.