Liverpool FC have been enjoying their short stays in the capital.
Already this season Kenny Dalglish’s Liverpool FC men have celebrated a first ever victory at the Emirates Stadium and two impressive wins at Stamford Bridge.
September’s day to forget at Tottenham remains the only blot on their copybook.
Liverpool FC return to London on Monday night with the glorious memories of last season’s trip to Craven Cottage still fresh.
Damien Duff looks doubtful for Fulham's Monday night game at Craven Cottage.
The Republic of Ireland international was forced off in the first half of their Europa League 1-0 defeat at FC Twente following a recurrence of a calf injury.
Mousa Dembele also limped off but could feature at Craven Cottage, while Clint Dempsey should return from a thigh complaint.
Bryan Ruiz comes back into contention after being cup-tied against former club Twente.
The loss of midfielder Lucas through long-term injury provoked a somewhat hysterical reaction at Anfield.
The Brazilian has developed into an excellent player, but his absence should not derail his team’s recent upsurge.
Expect Jay Spearing to rise to prominence as a replacement, while Maxi Rodriguez will look to build on last season’s Craven Cottage hat-trick.
Fulham may have to revert to a defensive formation or suffer the consequences of an open contest as they did in their last meeting with the Merseysiders.
Fulham probable starting line-up: Schwarzer, Baird, Senderos, Hangeland, Riise, Dempsey, Murphy (c), Etuhu, Ruiz, Zamora, Johnson
Liverpool probable starting line-up: Reina (c), Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Enrique, Spearing, Adam, Rodriguez, Kuyt, Downing, Suarez
Red's Fury™ Prediction: Fulham 0-2 Liverpool
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