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Fulham's game against Liverpool on Wednesday night will go ahead following the suspension of planned strikes on the London Underground.

Both the RMT and TSSA unions have agreed to halt a 9pm walkout on Tuesday, which was due to last 48 hours.

Although the club was still waiting for confirmation from transport chiefs before making an official announcement, the manager, René Meulensteen, confirmed at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday that he fully expected the game to be played.

The Fulham boss said the potential tube cessation had not affected his side's preparation for their league showdown with Brendan Rodgers' Anfield outfit.

"As far as I am concerned the game will go ahead," said Meulensteen. "It has not been too much of a concern to us, it's not something we could allow to affect us."

On Monday, the Premier League's bottom club said the game was in jeopardy due to safety concerns, as they feared they would not be able to get enough stewards to Craven Cottage.

However, West Ham's home game against Norwich on Tuesday and Arsenal's clash against Manchester United were never in doubt.