Premier League: Fulham v Liverpool Updates

Fulham, sitting 12th in the Premier League with 27 points from 19 games (8 wins, 3 draws, 8 losses, +1 goal difference), hosted Liverpool, 4th with 33 points (10-3-6, +4 GD), at Craven Cottage on January 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time. The match kicked off with Liverpool favored at -110 odds to win, Fulham at +300, and draw at +270. Over/under 2.5 goals leaned slightly over at -125.[1][2][3]

Fulham's lineup featured Bernd Leno in goal, defenders Cuenca, Andersen, Diop, Robinson, midfielders Cairney, Lukic, Castagne, and forwards Smith Rowe, Wilson, Jiménez. Key performers included Harry Wilson (5 goals, 4 assists), Hugo Ekitike (8 goals, but missed out due to injury), and Alex Iwobi (22 chances created).[2][3]

Liverpool boasted stars like Mohamed Salah (3 assists), Dominik Szoboszlai (33 chances created), and Ryan Gravenberch (7.63 rating). Recent form showed Fulham drawing 1-1 at Crystal Palace and winning 1-0 at West Ham, while Liverpool drew 0-0 with Leeds before a 2-1 win over Wolves.[1][2]

Match Context: Broadcast on TV, the game drew attention amid transfer rumors linking Liverpool and Manchester United to Watford's Othmane Maamma. Fulham aimed to upset the climbing Reds, who sought to close the gap on leaders Manchester City (41 points). Standings highlighted tight mid-table battles, with Chelsea (30 pts) and others close behind.[2]

Live updates promised play-by-play, stats, and highlights, with team leaders like Fulham's Samuel Chukwueze (6.7 rating) and Liverpool's Harvey Elliott (6.4) in focus. Previous encounters included a 1-3 Liverpool win in April 2024.[1][2][3]

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