Liverpool take on Fulham in the Premier League at Anfield, with the match kicking off at 5.30pm BST. Both teams have started in a 4-2-3-1 formation, as expected, with the early stages of the game unfolding in a familiar shape for both sides.
Fulham got the contest underway, kicking from left to right from the broadcast viewpoint. The opening moments were accompanied by a vocal response from the home support, who immediately began singing about Andy Robertson.
The tribute follows Robertson’s announcement earlier this week that he will leave Liverpool this summer. The Scottish defender joined the club for a reported £8m and has been a popular figure during his time at Anfield.
With the match now under way, the early pattern suggests a balanced contest between two sides lining up in similar systems. Liverpool will be looking to make the most of home advantage, while Fulham arrive ready to test them in a game that could carry importance for both clubs in the Premier League table.
As ever with a live league fixture at Anfield, the atmosphere is an early factor. The home crowd’s immediate focus on Robertson underlines the sentiment surrounding his departure, while the football itself begins with both teams settling into their roles.
Further updates will follow as the match develops.
