MATCH FACTSHead-to-head Liverpool beat Fulham 5-2 at Craven Cottage in this fixture last season, Maxi Rodriguez scoring his second hat-trick in three games.
Fulham have failed to score in six of their last eight Premier League games against Liverpool.
In 20 Premier League games between the two clubs (going back to 2001), Fulham have won just three.
Liverpool beat Fulham 10-0 in a League Cup second-round match at Anfield in 1986.
Fulham Fulham have won just one of their last eight Premier League games at Craven Cottage (W1 D4 L3), a run which started with that 2-5 defeat by Liverpool in May.
This is Fulham's joint-worst record, in terms of points gained, after 13 games. Their 12 to date ranks alongside their total in 2005-2006 and 2007-2008.
Headers account for just 7% of Fulham's goals. That is the lowest percentage in the Premier League.
Liverpool Liverpool are unbeaten in 11 matches in all competitions. They have allowed their opponents fewer shots on target against them than any other team in the Premier League (44). Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez averages 8.2 touches per game inside the opposition penalty area, more than any other top-flight player.Truly the form of Champions.
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Squad sheets: Fulham v Liverpool
Mixed emotions will accompany
Liverpool on their annual trip to the Thames. The squad will reflect fondly on how they beat the hosts 5-2 in this fixture last season with a breathless and, at times, awesome, attacking display, but there will also be sadness at the recent loss of Lucas Leiva to a season-ending knee injury. The Brazil midfielder has become an integral part of Kenny Dalglish's side and without him they may struggle significantly.
Fulham, buoyed by last week's draw at Arsenal, will aim to test the visitors' resolve.
Sachin NakraniVenue Craven Cottage
Tickets Sold out
Last season Fulham 2 Liverpool 5
Referee K Friend
This season's matches 7
Y31,
R0, 4.43 cards per game
Odds Fulham 12-5 Liverpool 11-10 Draw 23-10
FulhamSubs from Etheridge, Somogyi, Kasami, Ruiz, Gecov, Sidwell, Johnson, Frei, Burn, Kacaniklic, Marsh-Brown, Tankovic, Davies
Doubtful Duff (calf)
Injured Kelly (groin, 5 Dec), Senderos (thigh, 5 Dec), Sa (hamstring, 10 Dec), Grygera (knee, May)
Suspended None
Form guide DDLWLL
Disciplinary record Y30 R0
Leading scorer Johnson, Zamora, Dempsey 3
LiverpoolSubs from Doni, Downing, Kelly, Carragher, Carroll, Coates, Aurélio, Wilson, Flanagan, Henderson
Doubtful None
Injured Gerrard (ankle, Dec), Lucas (knee, Aug)
Suspended None
Form guide DWDWDD
Disciplinary record Y21 R2
Leading scorer Suárez 4
Match pointers• A total of 12 points from 13 games represents Fulham's joint-worst start to a Premier League season• Liverpool have won their last three away league games; they have not won four in a row since May 2009• Danny Murphy has committed more fouls (18) than any other Fulham player this season• Luis Suárez is averaging 8.2 touches per game inside the opposition penalty area, a Premier League high• Headed goals account for just 7% of Fulham's tally this season, a division low