Liverpool welcome Fulham to Anfield on Saturday at 3:00pm BST, looking to build on a strong start to the 2026/27 Premier League season and their opening UEFA Champions League victory in midweek.

Liverpool in fine form

Arne Slot's side have made an impressive beginning to the new campaign, collecting wins against Ipswich Town and then coming from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at Anfield in their first Champions League outing. Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister were the scorers in that midweek triumph.

Manager Andoni Iraola made a notable selection call for the Atletico Madrid match, starting Bradley Barcola in place of Cody Gakpo. The former Paris Saint-Germain winger impressed on debut, though he came off late in the game with what appeared to be cramp. Milos Kerkez also left the field with a similar concern, and both are expected to be assessed before Saturday's fixture.

Gakpo remains a doubt after an adductor injury kept him out of the Atletico Madrid clash. Conor Bradley (knee), Giovanni Leoni (knee), Hugo Ekitike (Achilles), Joe Gomez (muscle), and Federico Chiesa (back) all remain sidelined.

Fulham's miserable start

Fulham arrive at Anfield in desperate need of a turnaround. Álvaro Arbeloa's side are yet to earn a single point in the Premier League, having suffered defeats to Chelsea, Crystal Palace, and Sunderland — a run that has made Arbeloa one of the bookmakers' early favourites to be the first manager dismissed this season.

Discontent among the Fulham support was clear following last weekend's defeat to Crystal Palace, with audible boos from the stands. Only newly-promoted Coventry City share the Cottagers' misfortune of zero points so far, and a trip to Anfield is as stern a test as exists in English football.

On the injury front, Fulham have no fresh concerns. Luc De Fougerolles and Tom Cairney continue to be ruled out with long-term knee problems.

Arbeloa, who played for Liverpool between 2007 and 2009, is expected to receive a warm reception from the home supporters — a brief moment of goodwill before a match that promises to be demanding for his side.

Where to watch

The match is subject to the 3pm broadcast blackout in the United Kingdom, meaning it will not be shown on TV domestically. Viewers in the United States can follow the action on Peacock, while Australian fans can tune in on Stan Sport, with kick-off at 12:00am AEST on Sunday morning. Fans in Brazil can watch for free via CazeTV on YouTube.