Tom Cairney, a star for Fulham, was circumspect in his assessment of Liverpool’s impending visit given the Reds’ current performance.
Mohamed Salah’s penalty in the 1-0 second-leg victory over Atalanta in the Europa League helped Jurgen Klopp’s team snap their losing streak. Mario Pašalić added to Gianluca Scamacca’s brace, but it was insufficient to overcome their 3-0 first-leg deficit.
Liverpool’s 1-0 home loss to Crystal Palace meant they lost the chance to maintain pressure on the Premier League title chase. The Reds’ disappointment persisted against Oliver Glasner’s team as they were unable to capitalize on their opportunities against Manchester United.
With Manchester City leading by two points, Liverpool is under increasing pressure to win back in the league and to maintain that lead as there is a chance Pep Guardiola’s team can surpass the opponents for a record-breaking fourth title. The skipper of the Cottagers was hesitant to talk about Liverpool’s recent mistakes “in case Nunez gets a hat-trick.”
“I am not going to say too much, I’m not going to say ‘they can’t finish, just in case Nunez gets a hat-trick,” he said to Sky Sports.
This season, we have faced them three times. You saw the League Cup, I’m sure? We were defeated by one goal in two legs and played a fantastic 4-3 game at Anfield early in the season.
“Listen, they have never played poorly in my observation. They are the best football team there is. Wonderful to observe for the impartial. Go ahead and play. hostile. pressing back.
They offer numerous opportunities. However, I anticipate a response because this will be a really difficult game. Everywhere on the field, they are talented. Jota’s return to the team is a huge plus.
“We have always outperformed Liverpool in our games. Though I won’t claim they’ll blow most of their opportunities. They will undoubtedly produce a few.
