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Post by Webster on May 2, 2023 6:10:45 GMT
Liverpool F.C. vs. Fulham F.C. 2022-2023 Premier League - 3 May 2023, 20:00 GMT (3pm US EDT) at Anfield
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Post by Webster on May 2, 2023 6:11:29 GMT
* glances over at Ste_Macca* 'Least I remembered to post a match thread this go-round...
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Post by Webster on May 2, 2023 6:16:18 GMT
All-Time Head-to-Head -Fulham: 12 wins -Liverpool: 41 wins -18 draws
Last 5 Premier League Results -6 August 2022 (FUL): Fulham 2, Liverpool 2 -7 March 2021 (LIV): Fulham 1, Liverpool 0 -13 Dec. 2020 (FUL): Fulham 1, Liverpool 1 -17 March 2019 (FUL): Liverpool 2, Fulham 1 -11 Nov. 2018 (LIV): Liverpool 2, Fulham 0
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Post by Webster on May 3, 2023 18:12:13 GMT
Three changes for Liverpool as Jordan Henderson, Kostas Tsimikas and Darwin Nunez return to the starting XI. Andy Robertson, Harvey Elliott and Cody Gakpo drop to the bench. Diogo Jota, who was a doubt with a back problem, is on the bench.
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Post by Webster on May 3, 2023 18:13:10 GMT
Andreas Pereira and Tim Ream are both injured but Tom Cairney is back to captain the team. Willian also starts.
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Post by Webster on May 3, 2023 18:14:16 GMT
(BBC Sport) Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk, speaking to Sky Sports: "It's out of our hands to be honest [finishing in top four]. It's going to be very tough. "Everyone is enjoying the way we have been playing the last couple of games. We have to be flexible and that includes tonight. It's a work in progress. Tonight will be tough. "It's good to keep the momentum going. It's all about results. We will suffer at times today and we have to make them suffer."
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Post by Webster on May 3, 2023 18:15:15 GMT
(BBC Sport) Silva must solve injury replacementsSammy James, Fulhamish: It was a strange feeling walking out of Craven Cottage after Sunday's defeat to Manchester City, where everyone was strangely positive and upbeat, despite losing. That is of course, the consequence of playing Manchester City, where expectations are so low, a narrow 2-1 loss is actually an all right result. Even though we played well, Fulham paid a heavy price injury-wise on Sunday, with Tim Ream suffering a broken arm, and Andreas Pereira needing an operation on a broken ankle. Both will almost certainly be out for the season, and probably a significant period of the summer. For Marco Silva, it's going to be a selection headache to solve. Tim and Andreas are the only two players to have started every league game, and Tim had played every minute until he limped off. Tim has a direct replacement in Issa Diop, but Diop and Tosin Adarabioyo's minutes together at centre-back have been very limited. Andreas doesn't have a like-for-like replacement, but I imagine Tom Cairney will step into midfield. While obviously I would never have wanted to see it happen in these circumstances, it will be great for Tom to get some starts under his belt. He looked very classy against Manchester City and it would be lovely to see him shine in those final five matches.
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Post by Webster on May 3, 2023 18:23:08 GMT
(BBC Sport) Liverpool's form has picked up at the right time in the closing weeks of the season. It means their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League remain, albeit very slim. If they win tonight, it will be the first time they have picked up five consecutive Premier League victories for the first time this season. Their strong home form remains too. Their only defeat in 39 Premier League games at Anfield since losing 1-0 to Fulham in March 2021 came against Leeds last October.
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Post by Webster on May 3, 2023 18:34:21 GMT
(BBC Sport) Fulham have made five changes to this game and boss Marco Silva says the reason is because of injuries, suspensions and the fact this is the fourth game in 11 days. He tells Sky Sports: "It's really important for us to finish the season strongly. We have been playing well most of the games and we have to embrace the challenge. "We know Liverpool's strengths - the quality is clear to everyone. The weaknesses are there as well."
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Post by Webster on May 3, 2023 18:38:44 GMT
(BBC Sport) Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, speaking to Sky Sports: "I haven't a clue [whether Liverpool will finish in the top four]. Our only chance is to win games. The final table of the year is always a reflection of the year. The signs we have showed in the last four-and-a-half games are really good. Fulham are a strong team and we have to put a proper shift in."
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Post by Webster on May 3, 2023 18:40:23 GMT
(BBC Sport) Fulham have had a brilliant season so far and sit 10th going into tonight's match. Their form has dipped a little - they have lost seven of their past nine matches in all competitions, winning the other two. But they are one short of equalling the club Premier League record of 14 wins in a season. They have already matched the club top-flight record of six away victories in a season, previously achieved in 1960-61 and 1962-63.
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Post by Webster on May 3, 2023 18:46:24 GMT
Rachel Corsie, Scotland and Aston Villa defender on BBC's Football Daily podcast (On Liverpool's 4-3 win over Tottenham): It was a great game for a neutral, but 3-0 up at home when you're trying to chase down the teams ahead of you, when you lose that 3-0 lead and the goals were poor [it's disappointing].
I didn't expect Jurgen Klopp to be so nonchalant about most of it. I guess he wasn't when he spoke to the players in the dressing room maybe. I think there were a lot elements for both teams that you think if you're playing like this then this is why we are in this position in the league and why we are a little bit off two or three teams this season.
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Post by Webster on May 3, 2023 18:50:38 GMT
Steven Wyeth, BBC commentator at Anfield: When Fulham won at Anfield on their last visit, two years ago, it was Liverpool’s sixth successive home defeat. That record is much improved since: they have won 29 of 39 and lost just once.
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Post by Webster on May 3, 2023 18:52:43 GMT
(BBC Sport) The last time Mohamed Salah failed to score in a game at Anfield was way back on 21 January. He is the first Liverpool player to score in seven home appearances in a row in all competitions since Luis Suarez's streak of eight from April 2013 to January 2014. Salah is two goals adrift of scoring 100 times for the Reds at Anfield in all competitions.
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Post by Webster on May 3, 2023 18:53:25 GMT
(BBC Sport) Fulham head coach Marco Silva: "We know Liverpool are in a good moment. "The past few games they have been achieving good results and scoring goals, with all the players in the attacking line and in better form right now. "They want to keep the momentum of course, and want to build from that at Anfield. It will always be tough - a challenge in a great stadium - and it will be up to us to embrace the challenge. We are going to go there and be Fulham in the same way."
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