Centre-back Fahey has netted three goals in her last two games, with her winner at Crystal Palace being followed up by a double in the 5-0 victory over Coventry United.
“I think Niamh is going for the Golden Boot!” interim boss Whiteley told Liverpoolfc.com.
“Niamh has been incredible these last 11 weeks and I know that it means absolutely everything to her to put on that Liverpool shirt and to be captain of this team.
“It really hurt her, the period we had before Christmas, but she has really stood tall and in recent weeks stepped up to the mark.