Liverpool have successfully overcome another important challenge in their quest for the Premier League title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Everton in the midweek fixture.
Nevertheless, the upcoming matches are coming thick and fast, and next on the agenda for Arne Slot's leading team is an away game at Craven Cottage against a Fulham side eager for a European spot.
Team news
Fulham will continue to miss Kenny Tete, Harry Wilson, and Reiss Nelson, who were absent in the recent match against Arsenal on Tuesday.
Curtis Jones filled in at right-back during the Merseyside derby and is expected to retain his position while Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez recover from their injuries. Conor Bradley is nearing a comeback.
With Alisson sidelined due to concussion protocols from a national team injury, Caoimhin Kelleher is likely to continue in goal.
The stats
Fulham have only won one of their last 13 encounters against Liverpool in the Premier League.
In their last 11 matches against table-topping teams, Fulham have only earned one point out of a possible 33.
Liverpool, unbeaten away in the Premier League since April of last year, have scored 38 goals in 15 league away games this season, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
Mo Salah has been directly involved in the last eight away goals scored by Liverpool, contributing five goals and three assists.
Prediction
Following a challenging period before the international break with defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle, Arne Slot's team needed a positive result. The 1-0 victory over Everton, although not dazzling, was crucial in maintaining their lead in the title race and boosting morale for the trip to face Fulham in London.
Historically, Liverpool has performed well against Fulham, but it remains a tricky fixture, especially with Marco Silva's impressive work at Fulham. The Cottagers have had notable victories this season and are a formidable opponent, as evident from their recent performances against top teams.
Fulham's strong form, coupled with Liverpool's recent setbacks, makes this match a potential stumbling block for the title contenders as they navigate the challenges ahead.