"We could have this wrapped up", "I feel so alive" - Liverpool fans delighted as Arne Slot names starting XI vs Fulham

Liverpool fans are elated to see Arne Slot's starting XI for the Premier League clash against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday, April 6. The Reds arrived at the game with an 11-point lead on Arsenal, with a game in hand.

The Gunners were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton on Saturday, April 5, at Goodison Park. The Merseyside club can now go 14 points clear at the top of the table by picking up all three points against the Cottagers.

With no other competitions to participate in, Slot named a strong starting XI for the game. Liverpool fans were pleased with his team selection and took to social media to express their satisfaction.

One fan urged the Reds to get three points at Craven Cottage, commenting:

"Get over the line today reds. 14 points means within the next 2 weekends we could have this wrapped up. Difficult fixture this. Fulham very decent. Let’s get the 3 points and finish strongly! Come on you reds!!!"

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Another added:

"Diaz football not on my TV. I feel so alive"

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One fan was over the moon with the team news, posting:

"LOVE THIS OMG SLOT LET ME KISS YOUR HEAD"

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Another quipped:

"Chiesa on the bench again. Hopefully in the second half though. With diaz nd chiesa."

One fan was pleased to see Conor Bradley on the bench, stating:

"It's great to see our homegrown, boyhood Liverpool fan RB back in the squad after an injury layoff"

Another commented:

"Great team let’s please"

The Reds have won 22 and lost just one of their 30 games in the league this season.

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Isak has registered 24 goals in 34 games for the Magpies so far and has turned heads at multiple clubs in the continent. Barcelona, Manchester United, and Arsenal are all hot on his heels, but it now appears that the Reds are leading the race for his signature.

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