Liverpool hosts Fulham looking to reaffirm its Premier League power

Anfield opens its doors again for a match that promises more than the table suggests. Liverpool hosts Fulham in Matchweek 4 of the Premier League, and neither side arrives with doubts: both won their last outing and want to make clear they didn't come to settle for mid-table this season.

The match will be played this Saturday, September 12, kicking off at 9:00 a.m. (Colombia, Peru, Ecuador) and 11:00 a.m. (Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay). For those in South America, the live broadcast will be available through the Disney+ Premium Plan.

There's something interesting at stake beyond the three points: both Liverpool and Fulham need to show that their signings from this transfer window are already delivering, and that they can go toe to toe in a league where any lapse in focus comes at a steep price.

Names to watch so you don't miss the match

At Liverpool, all eyes are once again on Alexis Mac Allister. The Argentine comes off scoring a stunning goal in the Champions League, and with the club not planning to renew his contract for next season, every minute he plays is starting to carry different weight. There's no one better motivated, then, to keep proving himself match after match.

On the other side, there could be a surprise with a Spanish name. Gonzalo Garcia, the forward who arrived from Real Madrid, has been making it clear he wants more minutes and to compete on equal footing. Under Alvaro Arbeloa on the coaching staff, the young striker's goal is simple: seize every opportunity to establish himself on the team.

How both teams arrive

Liverpool arrives in strong form, having beaten Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League and also thrashing Ipswich Town 2-0 on the road. Two wins that confirm the Anfield side understands what it takes to compete on multiple fronts at once.

Fulham, for its part, isn't far behind. The Craven Cottage side comes off a 3-2 win over Crystal Palace, a tight result that shows a team capable of holding up in demanding matches and bouncing back when the scoreline gets uncomfortable.

With that form behind them, the clash at Anfield has all the makings of far more than a routine Matchweek 4 fixture: two squads eager to prove they belong in the fight at the top, with players looking to make their mark and a schedule that's only just starting to heat up.