Liverpool Host Struggling Fulham in EPL Matchday 4
Liverpool welcome Fulham to Anfield on Saturday, September 12, for an intriguing Premier League Matchday 4 encounter.
There is one important correction to the information provided: Liverpool are actually unbeaten and have already recorded one Premier League victory this season. The Reds have five points from their opening three matches, while Fulham are still searching for their first point after three consecutive defeats.
Liverpool enter Matchday 4 sitting sixth, while Fulham are down in 19th position. That makes this an important fixture for both sides, although for very different reasons.
Liverpool’s EPL Form So Far: Unbeaten but Room for Improvement
Liverpool’s opening three Premier League results read:
Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool
Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest
Ipswich Town 0-2 Liverpool
That gives the Reds a record of one win, two draws and zero defeats, with six goals scored and four conceded.
Five points from a possible nine is not a spectacular start, but there are encouraging signs.
Liverpool’s biggest issue during their opening two fixtures was turning promising attacking performances into victories. They scored twice against both Newcastle and Nottingham Forest but conceded twice as well.
Their latest Premier League performance represented progress.
Liverpool travelled to Ipswich and secured a 2-0 victory, with Alexander Isak scoring both goals. It was also Liverpool’s first clean sheet of the league campaign.
They now return to Anfield looking to turn that victory into momentum.
Liverpool’s Attack Starting to Find Its Rhythm
The Reds have scored six goals in three league matches, averaging two per game.
Alexander Isak has been particularly dangerous, already scoring three Premier League goals this season. Cody Gakpo has also been influential creatively, recording three assists and creating eight chances through the opening fixtures.
Liverpool should therefore fancy their chances against a Fulham defence that has struggled badly.
Another boost is Liverpool’s midweek European result. The Reds defeated Atlético Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League, meaning they approach Fulham following consecutive victories across competitions.
The challenge now is maintaining that momentum.
Fulham Desperate for Their First Premier League Points
Fulham’s situation is much more concerning.
The Cottagers have played three and lost all three, leaving them 19th without a single point.
Their results have been:
Fulham 2-3 Chelsea
Sunderland 1-0 Fulham
Fulham 2-3 Crystal Palace
Fulham have scored four goals but conceded seven, giving them a goal difference of -3.
Their biggest problem has clearly been defensively.
They demonstrated against Chelsea and Crystal Palace that they can score goals, but conceding three times in both home matches made it extremely difficult to take anything from those games.
Manager Álvaro Arbeloa is consequently still searching for his first Premier League victory with Fulham.
And Anfield is hardly the easiest place to go looking for one.
Can Fulham Shock Liverpool at Anfield?
Despite their poor results, Fulham shouldn’t simply be written off.
The visitors have shown attacking potential and have generated opportunities this season. However, their adventurous approach has also left them exposed defensively; they have conceded seven times in just three matches.
That could be particularly dangerous against Liverpool.
If Fulham push players forward, Liverpool should have opportunities to exploit space through quick transitions. Conversely, if the visitors sit deep, the Reds will need patience and creativity to break down their defensive structure.
Fulham’s objective should be simple: stay in the match for as long as possible.
Conceding early at Anfield could make this a very difficult afternoon.
Liverpool vs Fulham Win Probability
The graphic provided gives Liverpool a significant advantage:
Liverpool win – 67%
Draw – 19%
Fulham win – 14%
That makes Liverpool strong favourites, which is understandable considering the contrasting starts to the season.
Liverpool are unbeaten after three games. Fulham have lost three from three.
However, predictions are never guarantees, and Fulham’s ability to score means Liverpool cannot afford to become complacent.
Key Battle: Liverpool Attack vs Fulham Defence
This could ultimately decide the match.
Liverpool have scored six goals, while Fulham have already conceded seven.
Isak’s early-season form makes him one of the obvious players Fulham must contain. Liverpool’s ability to create from several areas should also stretch a defence that has already experienced major difficulties against Premier League opposition.
Fulham, meanwhile, need to take advantage of any defensive mistakes from Liverpool.
The Reds conceded four times across their opening two league fixtures before finally keeping a clean sheet against Ipswich.
There could therefore be opportunities for both teams.
Liverpool vs Fulham Prediction
Everything points towards Liverpool entering this fixture as favourites.
They have home advantage, remain unbeaten in the Premier League and finally secured their first victory against Ipswich. Fulham arrive at Anfield after three consecutive league defeats and are conceding more than two goals per match on average.
Fulham could still threaten Liverpool, especially if the hosts leave spaces defensively, but Liverpool’s attacking quality should eventually prove decisive.
Bangbet Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Fulham
Predicted winner: Liverpool
Liverpool should have enough quality to secure their second consecutive Premier League victory and remain unbeaten after four matches.
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EPL Matchday 4 provides another exciting weekend of Premier League football, and Liverpool vs Fulham offers several interesting possibilities for football fans.
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Liverpool will want to continue climbing the table. Fulham desperately need their first points.
Our call: Liverpool 3-1 Fulham.
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