English Premier
2008-11-22 - Liverpool F.C vs Fulham F.C
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:The race at the top is electrifying as Liverpool are just separated by goal difference with Chelsea at the top and they will be eager to get maximum points to ensure that they are level on points with Chelsea after today's matches as they head into the Champions League in midweek.
Rafa Benitez is expected to name Spanish striker Fernando Torres in his lineup for the first time since 1st November after he has recovered from a hamstring injury.
Fulham will not has an easy task as the Reds are unbeaten in their last nine games at home but havign ended Tottenham's good run under Redknapp will be coming into this match in high confidence.
The visitors who barely avoided relegation last season were expected to struggle this season, but a change of players in the summer has seen Fulham suffered just one defeat in their last six games under Roy Hodgson.
The last time they were beaten was early November when they were beaten by another side from Merseyside - Everton, going down 1-0.
With regards to the team news, Robbie Keana is expected to partner Torres upfront as Benitez hopes to break down a stubborn Fulham side. But definitely missing will be Steven Gerrard who also withdrew from England's game in midweek with a groin muscle tear.
As for Fulham, defender Martin Skrtel but he is not expected to feature here, which means that Daniel Agger will partner Jamie Carragher at the back. Alvaro Arbeloa also returns after serving his one match suspension.
The visitors do have a solid backline consisting of Aaron Hughes, Paul Konchesky, Brede Hangeland and John Pantsil as they conceded only 11 goals this season. Former Everton player Andy Johnson will hope his impressive run continues as he has scored four goals in four games since he first scored against Wigan in October.
Hodgson is hopeful that South Korean Seol Ki-Hyeon will be fit in time as he missed the win over Tottenham with a knee injury. Dickson Etuhu who was also missing with a knee injury is expected to face the Red in this match.
Take Liverpool to win but not to clear the handicap here.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
The Pick :
Liverpool to win 1-0 or 2-1
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Liverpool to win this match.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Fulham and accept the 1 1/2 ball here.
