Liverpool vs Fulham - Team News, Match Preview & Likely Line-Ups

by Crip Cooke

Venue: Anfield Referee: Michael Jones Date: 9th of November Liverpool will be hopeful of putting the Arsenal defeat behind them as they continue to keep themselves in contention with Arsenal at the summit. Coutinho is hit and miss whether he will indeed start against a Fulham side greatly lacking in confidence, but Brendan Rodgers' men are heavy favourites to dole out another defeat for the Cottagers. Martin Jol and Fulham look to be in another relegation dogfight this season as they cannot stop conceding goals. The side are surrendering chances far too readily in the Premier League this campaign, and the manager's job is on the line as a result. They'll do well to keep Liverpool quiet, as only two other sides have scored more league goals than the Reds this season. Team News Liverpool will be without Iago Aspas, Jose Enrique, and Sebastien Coates, but Steven Gerrard who was a doubt is expected to start. Fulham have Hugo Rodallega out on a long-term injury, and Matthew Briggs is also out of action. Brede Hangeland is doubtful. Sascha Reither is undergoing action on a violent conduct charge, and is undergoing a three-match ban. Recent Form The Reds have been sent back down to earth following a 2-0 away to Arsenal, but the side are still in 3rd place in the league. They've lost just once at home this season, which incidentally was the only time they haven't scored at Anfield this campaign. After back-to-back wins against Stoke City and Crystal Palace respectively, Fulham have recently succumbed to back-to-back defeats to Southampton and Manchester United. As a result, the Cottagers are now just two points ahead of the drop zone. Likely Lineups Liverpool (3-5-2) - GK: Simon Mignolet, DC: Sakho, Skrtel & Toure, LWB: Cissokho, MC, Steven Gerrard, Lucas Leiva & Jordan Henderson, RWB: Glen Johnson, ST: Daniel Sturridge & Luis Suarez Fulham (4-4-1-1) - GK: Maarten Stekelenburg: DL: Kieran Richardson, DC: Fernando Amorebieta & Philippe Senderos, DR: Aaron Hughes, ML: Patjim Kasami, MC: Scott Parker, MC: Steve Sidwell, MR: Alex Kacaniklic, AMC: Bryan Ruiz, ST: Dimitar Berbatov Source: BBC Football

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Crippy Cooke, 23, is a freelance Football Writer contributing to What Culture. He's had work featured on Zoo, MSN, London 24, The Telegraph, The Huffington Post, and was recently named Writer of the Year on FTBpro - while also a nominee for Best Male Blog in the Football Blogging Awards.