Fulham host Liverpool at Craven Cottage on Saturday as the Premier League newcomers face an almighty test on the opening weekend of the new season.
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Marco Silva’s Cottagers lifted the second-tier title last season as they continue to yo-yo between the Premier League and the Championship. This season is all about one thing for Fulham: staying in the Premier League.
As for Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, they came very close to winning the Premier League title for the second time in three years, but Manchester City edged them out on the final day. But there is renewed optimism around Anfield that they can be crowned champions again.
Below is everything you need ahead of Fulham vs Liverpool on Saturday.
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Kickoff: 7:30am ET, Saturday TV Channel: PeacockOnline: Streaming via Peacock Premium
Fulham vs Liverpool Live Analysis! – By Joe Prince-Wright at Craven Cottage
⚪️🤝🔴 New boys Fulham battled to an impressive 2-2 draw against title contenders Liverpool ➡️
Excellent energy from #FFC that could have won it against a sloppy #LFC. Draw the probably fair result.
My thoughts on a wild clash here at Craven Cottage ⤵️ #FULLIV pic.twitter.com/AVHnLjcHdM
— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) August 6, 2022
FULL TIME: Fulham 2-2 Liverpool. They can! What a great point for Fulham and you know what, they deserved it. What an exciting start to a busy Saturday in the Premier League.
A few minutes to go here. Can Fulham hang on?
GOALL! Mohamed Salah draws with Liverpool. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s cross is missed by Tim Ream and the ball bounces to Salah who heads home. What a game!
For the sixth consecutive season, Mo Salah has marked the opening day! #LFC
Liverpool have tied the game again. With less than 10 minutes to go, will there be a winner? Coming to @peacockTV NOW! #MyPLMorning | #FULLIV pic.twitter.com/wbAVxisD2K
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) August 6, 2022
Fabio Carvalho, the teenage sensation who joined Liverpool from Fulham this summer, volleys home an effort. Relief among the local fans.
GOALL! Fulham go 2-1. Mitrovic scored the penalty after Virgil van Dijk clearly fouled him. Amazing scenes here at Craven Cottage. Fulham fans are in dreamland.
PENALTY AT FULHAM!
GOALL! Darwin Nunez with an audacious strike that goes in off a deflection after great work from Mohamed Salah down the right. Liverpool draw. Play well and truly here at Craven Cottage.
CLOSE! Salah sets the ball up for Darwin Nunez, but his backheel is saved. Fulham supporters sat behind me: “This can’t last!” Could it, though? Liverpool are quite frustrated.
POST! How did he not get in!? USMNT’s Tim Ream does brilliantly to win the ball back and go ahead, then Neeskens Kebano’s shot beats Alisson but hits the post and rebounds. So close to a second for Fulham.
Out of the inside post!
Fulham came very close to doubling their lead over Liverpool.
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— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) August 6, 2022
Soft start to the second half here at Craven Cottage. Fulham sitting a little deeper and Liverpool trying to pass the exit from the back.
Darwin Núñez and Harvey Elliott will come on early in the second half for Liverpool. Thiago slowly leaves with an injury.
👏 Fulham have been excellent and they fully deserve their lead against Liverpool here in very lively west London.
Here’s how to watch the second part ➡️
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— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) August 6, 2022
MIDDLE: Fulham 1-0 Liverpool – Mitrovic header for the difference as Fulham have really woken up Liverpool here. The Reds have come close on a few occasions but Fulham fully deserve their lead with new signings Pereira and Palhinha particularly impressive.
POST! Luis Diaz hits the post with a beautiful effort as he almost sneaks a shot from an impossible angle. Liverpool so close to equalizing.
It should be 1-1. Andy Robertson is at the back post and his ball across goal just misses the Liverpool players. Very good game, this one.
GOALLLL! This was coming. Aleksandar Mitrovic heads home at the back post as he rises above Trent Alexander-Arnold to nod home. Fulham fully deserve this lead. They have been excellent so far. The home fans have gone absolutely wild here at Craven Cottage!
It had to be him!
After scoring 43 goals in the Championship last season, Aleksandar Mitrovic gives Fulham the edge over Liverpool. #FFC
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— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) August 6, 2022
BLOCK! Harrison Reed’s shot is well blocked by Robertson and Mitrovic almost got on the end of a cross twice. Fulham have a good chance. Liverpool haven’t left yet.
The Fulham fans are, shall we say, “unhappy with the trade” in this first half. Joel Matip has gotten away with a few questionable tackles. The hosts still hold their own.
CLOSE! Fulham’s Pereira heads in a free-kick that Tim Ream heads, then Joao Palhinha’s effort is deflected wide. Very good pressure from the hosts.
Luis Diaz has the ball in the back of the net with a nice curling finish… but Andy Robertson was offside in the build-up. A good finish from Diaz, though, and much better from Liverpool.
Fulham have a good chance. Antonee Robinson flying down the left flank at every opportunity. Liverpool look a bit bewildered. The home fans love them.
KICK OFF: And a very good chance for Fulham right away! Alexander-Arnold’s clearance falls straight to Mitrovic and he takes too many touches, then curls a harmless effort wide. Mitro looked a little unsure whether to hit it or not.
The teams are out, there’s noise here in the cabin and we’re ready. Here we go.
Hello and welcome to Craven Cottage! It’s a beautiful day here on the banks of the River Thames. What a wonderful place to start the first Saturday of the new season.
🚨 Welcome to Craven Cottage!
What a day to play here on the banks of the River Thames. impressive
Can #LFC get off to a strong start against new boys #FFC ? #USMNT’s Ream and Robinson both start.
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— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) August 6, 2022
Fulham team news, injuries, lineup
Joe Bryan and Harry Wilson are ruled out with wrist and knee problems respectively, while new signings Bernd Leno, Shane Duffy and Kevin Mbabu are on the bench, while other boys Joao Palhinha and Andres Pereira start. USMNT duo Tim Ream and Antonee Robinson start for Fulham.
Your first Fulham of 2022/23! 👊#FULLIV pic.twitter.com/ZEyrqLHRog
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) August 6, 2022
Liverpool squad news, injuries, lineup
Jurgen Klopp has been mixing things up in pre-season, but we saw what was close to his best starting line-up in the Community Shield win against Manchester City last weekend.
Liverpool are without Diogo Jota, Curtis Jones, Caoimhin Kelleher and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, while Kostas Tsimikas, Naby Keita and Ibrahima Konate are shaking off knocks. Alisson is back in goal after missing most of pre-season with an abdominal problem.
This is how we line up for our first @PremierLeague 2022/23 game 👊🔴 #FULLIV
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 6, 2022
Key stories
It has been a wild ride for Fulham over the past five seasons with two relegations and three promotions in the Premier League. Life at Craven Cottage is anything but boring. All their hopes are once again on Aleksandar Mitrovic as the Serbian goal machine (at least in the second tier) will be full of crosses and the hope is that he can eventually be more prolific in the Premier League. Marco Silva has been open about Fulham not making many signings this summer and staying up will be a huge achievement. Silva loves to counter-attack and needs a good start to the season to create positive vibes. Side note: Fulmerica remains strong with Tim Ream and Antonee Robinson set to play key roles this season.
Liverpool have had an overall pretty decent and quiet off-season. They sold Sadio Mane at the start of the summer but replaced him with club-record signing Darwin Nunez, who looks set to be the next star striker at Anfield. And yes, they also managed to sign Mohamed Salah on a new long-term contract. Klopp’s side have had a few strange results in pre-season, but they are warming up nicely for the new campaign and the big questions are how Núñez, Diaz and Salah will fit in as a front trio, in addition to how much gas like Jordan Henderson. and Thiago Alcanatara have left the tank for another push for the four trophies.
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