Liverpool vs. Fulham: At Anfield, Liverpool defeated Fulham 4-3 thanks to a goal by Trent Alexander-Arnold in the 88th minute. Jurgen Klopp was in control.
Liverpool took two leads in an exciting first half, but Fulham responded each time. After Alexander-Arnold’s spectacular free-kick hurt Bernd Leno (20), Harry Wilson (24) equalized.
Kenny Tete’s 45+3 VAR goal handed Fulham the equalizer after Kenny Mac Allister’s incredible 38-yard goal gave Liverpool the lead.
After Darwin Nunez struck the crossbar in the 80th minute, Bobby Decordova-Reid, Nunez’s replacement, headed in a cross from Tom Cairney.
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In order to complete a late comeback, Wataru Endo (87) and Alexander-Arnold (88), who scored Liverpool’s equalizer against Manchester City last week, each scored twice in quick succession.
Klopp’s team is still in the running for the Premier League title following this exciting victory. They moved up to second place prior to Manchester City’s match against Tottenham, although they are currently two points behind league leaders Arsenal.
Following seven losses this season, Fulham is presently ranked 14th in the rankings.
Liverpool’s late-night display took Fulham by surprise.
The whistle went, and the game started at Anfield. After Luis Diaz raced in and brought down the Fulham goalkeeper, Dominik Szoboszlai’s strong shot from the edge of the box was mishandled by Bernd Leno, allowing Mohamed Salah to score the game-winning goal. The VAR maintained the ruling that Diaz had broken the flag.
In the twentieth minute, the standoff came to an unexpected conclusion. Alexander-Arnold had attempted a 25-yard free kick against Manchester City one week prior, and it had gone over the wall, over the bar, and into the net.
Liverpool would have anticipated Wilson to use his wizardry to equalize the score, even if Antonee Robinson had put him up for a close-range goal.
Mac Allister gave Liverpool the lead again with a wonderful half-volley into the top corner from thirty yards out, overshadowing Alexander-Arnold’s strike.
Tete beat Caoimhin Kelleher after Raul Jimenez’s ball was intercepted, assisting Fulham in adding another goal. Nunez’s onside play allowed Fulham to tie the game when VAR reversed the offside judgment.
After a fierce first half, the offside flag correctly rejected Ream’s close-range attempt, and Leno superbly blocked Salah’s shot at his near post.
After the interval, Fulham continued to press forward with white shirts, but Liverpool had plenty of space. When Salah entered the Fulham half, Nunez’s shot struck the bar.
Nunez missed the target after Salah set him up, squandering another chance.
Substitute De Cordova Reid delivered the sucker punch when he outjumped Kostas Tsimikas at the far post.
Salah failed to capitalize on a rebound after Endo’s header was saved, allowing the Japan international to equalize and set up Alexander-Arnold for the game-winning goal.
Finally, Liverpool left with “one.”
Dean Ashton, a former striker for West Ham and Norwich, offers analysis on Sky Sports News.
“Jurgen Klopp, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool, and the guys are smiling now, but they got away with one.”
The Anfield tactic Fulham employed was superb. They’ll be surprised that they didn’t steal in spite of their threats at the counter.
Liverpool put forth a lot of effort and won because of four fantastic goals.
Trent’s amazing volley and goals from Mac Allister, Alexander-Arnold, and Endo gave Liverpool the victory.
Great teams will be aware of their good fortune in the workplace. They did well when it mattered, just like many other title contenders.
“You could see by the reaction at the end of the game as to how big that result could be for Liverpool.”
Trent Alexander-Arnold was the MVP of the game.
Former Norwich City and West Ham attacker Dean Ashton is a guest on Sky Sports News.
Alexander-Arnold appears to be beginning to move from right-back to midfield.
a midfielder having the ability to drop deep, control play with a variety of passes, and score goals in the box.
Comparing him to Steven Gerrard is absurd because Gerrard entered the game in a worse position and improved it.
Trent is fully entitled to use this kind of influence over goals. Due to his skill and finishing touch, he can play forward and score more goals.
Joe Gomez is one of Liverpool’s excellent right-backs. This could allow Alexander-Arnold to participate in and have an impact on more games.”
Opta statistics: late-night victories for Liverpool
In the eighty-first minute, Bobby De Cordova-Reid gave Fulham a 3-2 lead; Liverpool had trailed earlier in the Premier League game.
Liverpool has won its first seven home games in a top division season for the third and seventh times in Premier League history. They had previously won the first 17 in 2019–20 and 2020–21.
Since September 2020 against Leeds, Liverpool has not allowed more than two goals to be scored or surrendered in the first half of a Premier League game at Anfield; Fulham has not done it since October 2018 against Cardiff, both at home and away.
For the first time since April/May of last year, Fulham has dropped its previous three away Premier League games.
What takes place after that?
Liverpool’s first match is against Sheffield United on Wednesday at 7.45 p.m., and their second match is against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday at 12.30 p.m.
Nottingham Forest will host Fulham on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The next matchup is against West Ham at home on Sunday at 2:00 PM.
Some general FAQs about Liverpool vs. Fulham
Since UK television was not originally planned to show the match, it will not be televised live. Due to Liverpool’s Europa League match on Thursday, it is Sunday.
It will be available on international networks such as Peacock, FuboTV, and Paramount Plus.
Third-place Liverpool FC and the 14th-ranked Fulham team in the Premier League square off on Sunday at 9:00 AM ET. Use Peacock Premiere to watch the game.
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