Houllier said: "The Fulham result was a good one for us and one which sets us up nicely for the derby. We still believe we can get into the top four. We're going to need some more wins yet before we get there but we're all confident.
"The derby is going to be a great match. They are always fast and furious and I'm sure this one will be no different. It's a big game for both teams and one we're looking forward to."