Premier League action is under way at Anfield, where Liverpool are hosting Fulham in a 5.30pm BST kick-off.
Both teams have begun the match in a 4-2-3-1 formation, exactly as expected before the game. Fulham got the contest started, kicking off from left to right as the opening minutes began.
The atmosphere inside Anfield has quickly reflected the wider story around Liverpool this week. Home supporters immediately broke into a song about Andy Robertson, after the defender announced that he will leave the club this summer.
Robertson’s departure has clearly become a talking point for the crowd, with fans paying tribute to a player who has been a major figure for Liverpool. The song referenced the fee the club paid for him, with the reminder that he cost £8m.
As the match settled into its early rhythm, the focus remained on the Premier League meeting itself and the shape both sides had chosen. Liverpool and Fulham both arrived set up in familiar systems, suggesting a tactical contest that was likely to be closely fought from the start.
This live coverage comes with Liverpool looking to make the most of home advantage, while Fulham aim to leave Anfield with a positive result. The early stages have already combined the expected pre-match structure with a clear emotional note from the stands.
Further updates will follow as the game develops.
