Liverpool moved to within four points of Manchester United after beating Fulham 1-0 on Wednesday evening.
Mohamed Salah scored the only goal of the game, converting a penalty kick during the first half after Darwin Nunez was fouled inside the penalty are by Issa Diop.
The Reds have now won five consecutive matches and have kept alive their faint hopes of securing Champions League qualification. Jurgen Klopp's side will on Thursday require a favour from Brighton, who host United at the Amex Stadium.
