All eyes turn to Craven Cottage this Sunday as Fulham prepare to host Liverpool in a pivotal Premier League encounter. The match, originally scheduled for Saturday, has been shifted to Sunday, January 4 to accommodate both sides' New Year's Day fixtures.
How to Watch Fulham vs Liverpool on TV and Online
For fans in the United Kingdom, the game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage begins at 2pm GMT, one hour before the 3pm kick-off.
Subscribers can also stream the action via the Sky Go app on mobile devices, tablets, or laptops. Alternatively, viewers can access the match through NOW TV with a valid Day or Month Sports Membership.
Supporters in the United States can tune in live on the USA Network. The fixture will also be available for live streaming on Peacock and the NBC Sports app for cable subscribers.
Liverpool Team News: Gomez Returns as Wirtz Concern Grows
Liverpool manager Arne Slot delivered a mixed update on his squad's fitness ahead of the trip to West London. Defender Joe Gomez is expected to return to full training and is likely to be included in the matchday squad, though he may not start.
However, concerns persist over midfielder Florian Wirtz, who is nursing a sore hamstring. Wirtz was substituted early in the New Year's Day draw with Leeds United as a precaution and has trained only once this week.
"Florian only trained once this week because two days after the game, he felt his hamstring still a bit," Slot confirmed.
The Reds remain without several key players. Wataru Endo continues his recovery from an ankle issue, while Alexander Isak and Giovanni Leoni are long-term absentees. Furthermore, Liverpool will be missing star forward Mohamed Salah, who is on international duty with Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Fulham Squad Update and Match Context
Fulham have their own selection headaches. Defender Kenny Tete was forced off during their 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace earlier this week. Striker Rodrigo Muniz and full-back Ryan Sessegnon also missed that fixture.
Like Liverpool, the Cottagers are affected by AFCON, with the Nigerian trio of Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, and Samuel Chukwueze all away at the tournament.
The match presents a crucial opportunity for both sides. Liverpool, currently fourth after their goalless draw with Leeds, aim to solidify their top-four position. Fulham, meanwhile, are looking to build momentum and push towards the European qualification spots following their stalemate with Palace.
This fixture promises to be a compelling tactical battle, with both managers navigating significant squad challenges to field competitive teams.
