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'Can see': Don Hutchison names the one reason why he thinks Liverpool will end their losing run and beat Fulham

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Former Liverpool player Don Hutchison has backed the Reds to make the most of being back at Anfield when they face Fulham on Saturday.Arne Slot’s team have lost their last three games, all in different competitions, with fans fearing the worst ahead of the Premier League‘s return.But with each of the defeats arriving on the road, Hutchison has backed Liverpool to make home comforts count and come with a reaction at Anfield. It surely won't be Gomez or Frimpong 😬 Liverpool’s Predicted XI vs Fulham Anfield factor will make the difference against Fulham – HutchisonAfter facing three tough away trips on the bounce, Liverpool will surely be relieved to get back to Anfield on Saturday.Hutchison certainly thinks so, telling ESPN FC that home advantage is the only reason he thinks the Reds will take three points against Fulham.“The only reason I put 2-1, it’s an edgy one and I can see Fulham taking the lead, I can see Liverpool maybe taking the lead and Fulham get it back to 2-1.



I can see it being edgy, being nervy,” he said.“It’s only because they’re at Anfield that I’ve got them winning the game. They should have won the game down at Fulham if you remember, when Reed scored that absolute worldie, the best goal he’ll ever score in his lifetime.”Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Arne Slot will definitely make three changes against Fulham which will make Liverpool worse“But you’re watching a Liverpool team that you can’t rely on.

I think it’s a straight fight between Liverpool and Chelsea for who’s going to finish fifth. “The only reason I’ve got them winning is because there’s a reaction surely after getting walloped by Paris, walloped against Man City, when you’re at Anfield in your home stadium, surely those fans can drive them onto a win.”In any other season – barring perhaps the 2020/21 campaign – you’d expect that Hutchison would be right.