Fulham against Liverpool

Boa Morte troubles the Liverpool back line and as the ball breaks, Traore trys to chest the ball back to his keeper. Boa morte is harshly pulled up for a foul on the keeper when the ball is there to be played.

Clark is able to put his foot on the ball for a second in the midfield and release Malbranque who in turn spotted the running of Volz but he is unable to make anything of the opportunity.

Heskey is taken off and replaced with another young Frenchman - Anthony Le Tallec.

Malbranque trys to find a way through a sea of red shirts at one end and fails, whilst at the other, a rash Heskey effort is a worry only to those sat high up in the stand behind the goal.

yet more combative midfield play with tackles and fouls flying around.

A long Henchoz clearance is shepherded back to his keeper by Melville under pressure.

Gerard Houllier takes off Owen in a clear attempt to ease him back to first team action. He is replaced by the young Frenchman Florent Sinama-Pongolle.

The second corner goes to the back post where the massive Knight has a free header but cannot put it on target.

Fulham near post corner comes to nothing but they get another try.

Murphy gets a strong flick through that puts Smicer in a position to bear down on goal. He cleverly trys to just chip the ball over the keeper and in. Crossley, however, reads it and is able to gegt a strong hand on the ball and turn it away with a fantastic save.

Crossley punts a long kick up field but it runs all the way through to his opposite number.

A flick on by Heskey is not directed to Owen's path and Crossley collects easily.

The ball continues to be shuffled around a hectic and crowded midfield.

Casual passing on the endge of the area loses the impetus for Liverpool that a surging Kewell run down the wing had created.

A clever turn by Saha tees up Malbranque but there are enough red shirts in the way to block his path to goal.

Stephane Henchoz comes on for Biscan in Liverpool's first substitution.

Sharp improvisation from Owen as he just nods a bouncing ball through to Smicer and Heskey. Crossley saves but the rebound strikes Heskey who is unable to force the ball over the line. Eventually the big man shoots across the face of the goal.

A great run and cross by Kewell turns the Fulham defence inside and out but no one is able to connect with the cross.

Heskey appears to be struggling with a minor injury but continues to play on.

A long ball from Kewell seeking out Owen is again cut out by the impressive Knight.

Liverpool continue to press, Knight being called into action several times.

A period of Liverpool pressure sees Gerrard put a low, first-time cross into the box. Fulham struggle to clear and the ball falls to Kewell outside the area and he balloons his shot well over.

Heskey, out on the right wing, puts in a cross that Knight stretches to deal with.

Malbranque returns to the field after receiving treatment.

Danny Murphy picks up the first yellow card of the day as he leaves Malbranque in pain on the floor. Leading with raised studs the Liverpool man caught his opponent on the knee, though there was little malice in the challenge.

A Mlabranque free-kick from the left touchline is punched decisively clear by Dudek.

The ball is quickly moved upfield by Liverpool and Kewell, twisting and turning, puts a shot just wide of the upright from just outside the six-yard box.

Fulham pressure in midfield again sees the ball break to Saha on the edge of the box and, never afraid to shoot, he trys his luck. A mucj more comfortable save for Dudek this time.

Louis Saha is given the opportunity of a clear strike on goal from 18 yards. The shot is struck with venom but an amazing mid-air one handed save from Dudek denies Fulham the lead.

Malbranque's turn to send a free-kick in from wide and it flys over the crossbar.

Kewell whips in a left footed free-kick from the right touchline that flashes past a number of Liverpool players and out for a goal-kick.

Possession is exchanged in the period following the kick-off as neither team takes control.

Saha emerges from a midfield mele to force room for a shot from the corner of the area which Dudek turns round his near post as the half draws to a close.

Owen is caught off-side - again.

A mazy Malbranque run promises a lot but his final ball lets him down.

A free-kick into the Liverpool area is not dealt with and Clark snatches at a shot which deflects of a red shirt.

The early fast tempo of the match has returned following Fulham's equaliser with both sides competing fiercely in midfield.

Gerrard plays a great ball over the top for Owen to chase. The striker looks to have a clear run on goal but is harshly halted by a close off-side decision.

A lung bursting right wing run from on-loan Volz takes the ball deep into Liverpool territory. Malbranque takes over and his deflected pass finds Louis Saha free in the six yard box. A composed finish from the Frenchman gives Dudek no chance and Fulham are level.

A huge throw-in from Djetou bounces dangerously in the Liverpool box but Boa Morte struggles to put any power on his header and Hyypia clears.

The ball is passed from team to team through a series of strong midfield challenges. Eventually a free-kick is awarded against Owen.

A heavy tackle by Traore grounds Fulham captain Lee Clark but is adjudged to have been fair by the referee. Liverpool put the ball out so that Clark can recieve treatment.

Louis Saha, taking down a long forward pass, is harshly judged to be off-side. A let off for the Reds.

Liverpool are begining to run the game with Gerrard - who is sitting very deep - and Murphy seeing a lot of the ball in midfield.

A strong challenge from Boa Morte sees him break up a Liverpool attacked but he is then fouled by Murphy. The long free-kick is dealt with comfortably by the Liverpool defence.

Smicer is encouraged by the Fulham defence backing off him to shoot from distance. The shot is easily claimed by Crossley.

Owen pulled up for off-side for the second time in quick succession but Heskey's cross would not have reachead him anyway.

As Owen recieved a pass to feet on the endge of the box and turned to face the Fulham defence a late, but correct, off-side flag is raised.

In their first forward move for a while Fulham squander possession again.

After a period where the ball did not leave midfield a Smicer pass threatened to put in Heskey until the long leg of Knight cut it out.

Liverpool are pressurising in midfield and wrestle possession away from Fulham in their own half - not for the first time.

Mark Pembridge who was not completely fit before the game leaves the field to be replaced by the versatile Martin Djetou.

Knight gives the ball away very cheaply to Smicer in Fulham's half but he is unable to make the most of the opportunity presented and is tackled on the edge of the area.

A far post corner eludes everyone except Saha who heads tamely wide.

Malbranque snatches at a shot from the corner of the 18-yard box which is deflected for a corner.

Finnan - being booed by a small section of the crowd - whips in a measured cross aimed for Heskey. The big striker gets in front of the defence to volley past Crossley for the opening goal.

Hyypia meets the corner to head well wide.

Patient passing in the Liverpool midfield eventually gives Murphy the chance to play Owen in behind the defence out wide and Knight has to clear for a corner.

Patient passing in the Liverpool midfield eventually gives Murphy the chance to play Owen in behind the defence out wide and Knight has to clear for a corner.

Another long ball seeking the run of Saha sees him pulled up for off-side

A Traore run breaks down leaving space at the back for Saha to exploit and he almost beats Dudek in a race to the ball on the edge of the area. The Liverpool keeper misses the ball and is grateful to see Hypia in attendance to clear up calmly.

A second corner is again put behind by a Fulham man for a third corner in succession which comes to nothing.

A dual between the giant frames of Knight and eskey leads to Liverpools second corner. Hypia gets a free header that Crossley does well to save.

Fulhams first attempt on goal sees Pembridge send a diping shot from the edge of the area over the crossbar.

A long ball from Melville over the back of the Liverpool defence runs just too far for Saha who was free and Dudek claims easily.

A spell of scrappy midfield play preceeds a strong Gerrard run, pass to Kewell and treaded ball to far ahead of Owen.

A period of pressure from Liverpool results in the first corner of the game which proves a simple take for Crossley.

A Kewell run and exchange of passes with Smicer puts Heskey in but he is not aware enough to exploit the move and Fulham clear.

A long searching ball from Hypia nearly puts Owen in but he can't stretch to reach the ball.

Gerard Houllier makes five changes to the side that faced Blackburn in mid-week. Dudek, Finnan, Kewell, Smicer and Owen return to the starting line-up. Fulham start with a five man midfield supporting Louis Saha as the lone striker. Referee Steve Bennett has been taken ill so the match official today will be Rob Styles

All the action as Coleman's in-form Cottagers line up another big-name scalp in the form of Liverpool. Full commentary from 14.00 GMT

Stephane Henchoz comes on for Biscan in Liverpool's first substitution.

Sharp improvisation from Owen as he just nods a bouncing ball through to Smicer and Heskey. Crossley saves but the rebound strikes Heskey who is unable to force the ball over the line. Eventually the big man shoots across the face of the goal.

A great run and cross by Kewell turns the Fulham defence inside and out but no one is able to connect with the cross.

Heskey appears to be struggling with a minor injury but continues to play on.

A long ball from Kewell seeking out Owen is again cut out by the impressive Knight.

Liverpool continue to press, Knight being called into action several times.

A period of Liverpool pressure sees Gerrard put a low, first-time cross into the box. Fulham struggle to clear and the ball falls to Kewell outside the area and he balloons his shot well over.

Heskey, out on the right wing, puts in a cross that Knight stretches to deal with.

Malbranque returns to the field after receiving treatment.

Danny Murphy picks up the first yellow card of the day as he leaves Malbranque in pain on the floor. Leading with raised studs the Liverpool man caught his opponent on the knee, though there was little malice in the challenge.

A Mlabranque free-kick from the left touchline is punched decisively clear by Dudek.

The ball is quickly moved upfield by Liverpool and Kewell, twisting and turning, puts a shot just wide of the upright from just outside the six-yard box.

Fulham pressure in midfield again sees the ball break to Saha on the edge of the box and, never afraid to shoot, he trys his luck. A mucj more comfortable save for Dudek this time.

Louis Saha is given the opportunity of a clear strike on goal from 18 yards. The shot is struck with venom but an amazing mid-air one handed save from Dudek denies Fulham the lead.

Malbranque's turn to send a free-kick in from wide and it flys over the crossbar.

Kewell whips in a left footed free-kick from the right touchline that flashes past a number of Liverpool players and out for a goal-kick.

Possession is exchanged in the period following the kick-off as neither team takes control.

Saha emerges from a midfield mele to force room for a shot from the corner of the area which Dudek turns round his near post as the half draws to a close.

Owen is caught off-side - again.

A mazy Malbranque run promises a lot but his final ball lets him down.

A free-kick into the Liverpool area is not dealt with and Clark snatches at a shot which deflects of a red shirt.

The early fast tempo of the match has returned following Fulham's equaliser with both sides competing fiercely in midfield.

Gerrard plays a great ball over the top for Owen to chase. The striker looks to have a clear run on goal but is harshly halted by a close off-side decision.

A lung bursting right wing run from on-loan Volz takes the ball deep into Liverpool territory. Malbranque takes over and his deflected pass finds Louis Saha free in the six yard box. A composed finish from the Frenchman gives Dudek no chance and Fulham are level.

A huge throw-in from Djetou bounces dangerously in the Liverpool box but Boa Morte struggles to put any power on his header and Hyypia clears.

The ball is passed from team to team through a series of strong midfield challenges. Eventually a free-kick is awarded against Owen.

A heavy tackle by Traore grounds Fulham captain Lee Clark but is adjudged to have been fair by the referee. Liverpool put the ball out so that Clark can recieve treatment.

Louis Saha, taking down a long forward pass, is harshly judged to be off-side. A let off for the Reds.

Liverpool are begining to run the game with Gerrard - who is sitting very deep - and Murphy seeing a lot of the ball in midfield.

A strong challenge from Boa Morte sees him break up a Liverpool attacked but he is then fouled by Murphy. The long free-kick is dealt with comfortably by the Liverpool defence.

Smicer is encouraged by the Fulham defence backing off him to shoot from distance. The shot is easily claimed by Crossley.

Owen pulled up for off-side for the second time in quick succession but Heskey's cross would not have reachead him anyway.

As Owen recieved a pass to feet on the endge of the box and turned to face the Fulham defence a late, but correct, off-side flag is raised.

In their first forward move for a while Fulham squander possession again.

After a period where the ball did not leave midfield a Smicer pass threatened to put in Heskey until the long leg of Knight cut it out.

Liverpool are pressurising in midfield and wrestle possession away from Fulham in their own half - not for the first time.

Mark Pembridge who was not completely fit before the game leaves the field to be replaced by the versatile Martin Djetou.

Knight gives the ball away very cheaply to Smicer in Fulham's half but he is unable to make the most of the opportunity presented and is tackled on the edge of the area.

A far post corner eludes everyone except Saha who heads tamely wide.

Malbranque snatches at a shot from the corner of the 18-yard box which is deflected for a corner.

Finnan - being booed by a small section of the crowd - whips in a measured cross aimed for Heskey. The big striker gets in front of the defence to volley past Crossley for the opening goal.

Hyypia meets the corner to head well wide.

Patient passing in the Liverpool midfield eventually gives Murphy the chance to play Owen in behind the defence out wide and Knight has to clear for a corner.

Patient passing in the Liverpool midfield eventually gives Murphy the chance to play Owen in behind the defence out wide and Knight has to clear for a corner.

Another long ball seeking the run of Saha sees him pulled up for off-side

A Traore run breaks down leaving space at the back for Saha to exploit and he almost beats Dudek in a race to the ball on the edge of the area. The Liverpool keeper misses the ball and is grateful to see Hypia in attendance to clear up calmly.

A second corner is again put behind by a Fulham man for a third corner in succession which comes to nothing.

A dual between the giant frames of Knight and eskey leads to Liverpools second corner. Hypia gets a free header that Crossley does well to save.

Fulhams first attempt on goal sees Pembridge send a diping shot from the edge of the area over the crossbar.

A long ball from Melville over the back of the Liverpool defence runs just too far for Saha who was free and Dudek claims easily.

A spell of scrappy midfield play preceeds a strong Gerrard run, pass to Kewell and treaded ball to far ahead of Owen.

A period of pressure from Liverpool results in the first corner of the game which proves a simple take for Crossley.

A Kewell run and exchange of passes with Smicer puts Heskey in but he is not aware enough to exploit the move and Fulham clear.

A long searching ball from Hypia nearly puts Owen in but he can't stretch to reach the ball.

Gerard Houllier makes five changes to the side that faced Blackburn in mid-week. Dudek, Finnan, Kewell, Smicer and Owen return to the starting line-up. Fulham start with a five man midfield supporting Louis Saha as the lone striker. Referee Steve Bennett has been taken ill so the match official today will be Rob Styles

All the action as Coleman's in-form Cottagers line up another big-name scalp in the form of Liverpool. Full commentary from 14.00 GMT