Albion's relegation worries have increased – as the great Liverpool slump goes on.

Fulham’s 1-0 success today handed the champions their SIXTH successive defeat at Anfield.

Mario Lemina’s angled drive right on half-time settled the contest.

Sadio Mane sent a looping header against the post in the second half but Fulham were largely comfortable.

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They go level on points with Albion, who have dropped to 17th place.

Graham Potter's men have a game in hand on Fuham and a goal difference of minus eight compared to the Cottagers' minus 11.

Newcastle went one point above the Seagulls earlier this afternoon as they drew 0-0 at West Brom.

Albion could drop into the releagtion zone by the time they next play, although it would need Fulham to serve up a shock result.

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The Seagulls are at Southampton next Sunday for a midday kick-off which is being shown live by the BBC.

Newcastle play on Friday night at home to Aston Villa and Fulham host Manchester City on Saturday (both 8pm).

The final weekend before the international break sees Fulham host Leeds on the Friday night before Albion host Newcastle 24 hours later.

After drawing at home to Aston Villa recently, Albion were 11 points clear of Fulham, who had two games in hand.