Liverpool are back in Premier League action today when the Reds face Fulham at Anfield. Marco Silva’s side have proven to be a tricky test this season and took points from Arsenal last weekend.
The Reds sit four points clear of Chelsea at the top of the table after last weekend’s Merseyside derby was called off due to Storm Darragh and they will be keen to ensure there are no slip-ups at Anfield as they continue their busy festive schedule.
Arne Slot is boosted by the return of Diogo Jota, who should be fit enough for a place on the bench. Federico Chiesa is also nearing a return and Alisson Becker will start his first Premier League game since a hamstring injury suffered against Crystal Palace in October.
Fulham are without a number of key players, including captain Tom Cairney and Calvin Basse, who are both suspended while the latter’s centre-back partner Joachim Andersen is injured along with Reiss Nelson and Harrison Reed.
Ian Doyle, Paul Gorst and Theo Squires will be in attendance to bring you build-up, live updates and reaction to a huge game for the league leaders.
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18:18Keifer MacDonald
Thanks for following all of the coverage at Anfield from myself, Paul Gorst, Ian Doyle and Theo Squires.
Here are some of the immediate post-match news and analysis from L4:
Goodnight from us.
18:09Keifer MacDonald
Here, Ian Doyle looks at the impact of Diogo Jota after Liverpool’s remarkable 2-2 draw with Fulham in the Premier League at Anfield.
Diogo Jota celebrates scoring for Liverpool against Fulham. (Image: Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)
18:00Keifer MacDonald
Delighted to have some back, we’ve had injuries. To have them at this moment is helpful. We just brought in the players who can score, see them working so hard off the ball, to keep other team away from goal was great to see. Harvey had impact too.
17:56Keifer MacDonald
If I look back at the 100 minutes, I wasn’t surprised he [the referee] didn’t give a red card.
17:54Keifer MacDonald
I think it’s exactly the opposite of the Girona game, where I was pleased with the result but not the performance. Today, I am very pleased with the performance, I couldn’t have asked for more.
17:50Keifer MacDonald
Playing against Salah, lots of situations in 1v1 and with a yellow card…what a performance.
17:48Keifer MacDonald
The power of Liverpool in some moments made an impact
17:45Keifer MacDonald
Mixed feelings. When you are leading and Liverpool are playing with 10 men, you get a feeling that we should have won the game.
17:42Keifer MacDonald
Both managers will be speaking in their post-match press conferences any minute now
17:36Keifer MacDonald
Arsenal failed to gain ground on Liverpool this afternoon as they were held to a 0-0 by Everton at the Emirates.
Elsewhere, Newcastle thrashed Leicester City 4-0, while Ipswich claimed an important win over fellow strugglers Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa, meanwhile, has just got underway at the City Ground in the day’s late kick-off.
17:22Keifer MacDonald
Arne Slot will serve a one-match suspension after being issued a third yellow card since taking over as Liverpool head coach.
The Dutchman was cautioned in his side’s meeting with Fulham after taking issue with one decision from referee Tony Harrington.
Having seen Curtis Jones booked for a sliding tackle on Alex Iwobi, Slot was a very animated figure on the sidelines as he made his frustrations clear.
Read the full story on Slot’s ban, here.
17:21Keifer MacDonald
Here’s how Ian Doyle rated the players from Liverpool’s 2-2 draw at Anfield.
Read the full ratings, here.
Ryan Gravenberch reacts to conceding their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Fulham at Anfield (Image: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
17:16Keifer MacDonald
It may be harsh to say Liverpool missed Diogo Jota – considering they won nine out of the 11 games in his absence – but he brings a completely different dynamic to the front line. Crucial that he stays fit.
17:03Keifer MacDonald
Goals from Gakpo and the returning Jota earn the Reds a share of the points. Not a bad point considering how Liverpool started the game.
17:00Keifer MacDonald
Quansah wins a corner for Liverpool. Elliott to take.
16:58Keifer MacDonald
Alisson saves from Traore
16:55Keifer MacDonald
Jota’s shot deflected behind for a corner! Not sure how Liverpool didn’t score there!
16:53Keifer MacDonald
Will Liverpool get one more chance?
16:52Keifer MacDonald
Leno palms Jota’s cross behind for a corner
16:50Keifer MacDonald
Nunez booked for a foul on Lukic
16:48KEY EVENT
It’s Fowler-esque from Jota, who takes in Nunez’s pass, turns his defender before coolly slotting home. 2-2. A huge goal in this season. Can Liverpool go and win this now?
16:45Keifer MacDonald
Nunez can’t steer his header on target after connecting with Eliott’s cross
16:44Keifer MacDonald
Berge is booked for a foul on Nunez
16:43Keifer MacDonald
Elliott goes close with a curling effort!
16:41Keifer MacDonald
Jota and Elliott on. Alexander-Arnold and Szoboszlai off.
16:40Keifer MacDonald
The Brazilian is back on his feet after a coming together with Gomez during Fulham’s goal.
16:38KEY EVENT
16:34Keifer MacDonald
Gravenberch is back in midfield and immediately helps Liverpool move up the pitch at pace as he feeds the ball through to Diaz. Such a classy operator.
16:32Keifer MacDonald
Two changes for Liverpool: Jones and Gakpo OFF, Nunez and Quansah ON
16:30Keifer MacDonald
Jimenez and Periera OFF, Muniz and Smith Rowe ON
