Squad sheets: Fulham v Liverpool

Mixed emotions will accompany Liverpool on their annual trip to the Thames. The squad will reflect fondly on how they beat the hosts 5-2 in this fixture last season with a breathless and, at times, awesome, attacking display, but there will also be sadness at the recent loss of Lucas Leiva to a season-ending knee injury. The Brazil midfielder has become an integral part of Kenny Dalglish's side and without him they may struggle significantly. Fulham, buoyed by last week's draw at Arsenal, will aim to test the visitors' resolve. Sachin Nakrani Venue Craven Cottage Tickets Sold out Last season Fulham 2 Liverpool 5 Referee K Friend This season's matches 7 Y 31, R 0, 4.43 cards per game Odds Fulham 12-5 Liverpool 11-10 Draw 23-10 Fulham Subs from Etheridge, Somogyi, Kasami, Ruiz, Gecov, Sidwell, Johnson, Frei, Burn, Kacaniklic, Marsh-Brown, Tankovic, Davies Doubtful Duff (calf) Injured Kelly (groin, 5 Dec), Senderos (thigh, 5 Dec), Sa (hamstring, 10 Dec), Grygera (knee, May) Suspended None Form guide DDLWLL Disciplinary record Y30 R0 Leading scorer Johnson, Zamora, Dempsey 3 Liverpool Subs from Doni, Downing, Kelly, Carragher, Carroll, Coates, Aurélio, Wilson, Flanagan, Henderson Doubtful None Injured Gerrard (ankle, Dec), Lucas (knee, Aug) Suspended None Form guide DWDWDD Disciplinary record Y21 R2 Leading scorer Suárez 4 Match pointers • A total of 12 points from 13 games represents Fulham's joint-worst start to a Premier League season • Liverpool have won their last three away league games; they have not won four in a row since May 2009 • Danny Murphy has committed more fouls (18) than any other Fulham player this season • Luis Suárez is averaging 8.2 touches per game inside the opposition penalty area, a Premier League high • Headed goals account for just 7% of Fulham's tally this season, a division low