In a sensational Premier League showdown at Anfield on Sunday afternoon, Liverpool narrowly outpaced Fulham with a 4-3 victory.
Despite two early leads from Jurgen Klopp’s side in the first half, Fulham managed to equalize on both occasions. The visitors even surged ahead with just ten minutes left on the clock, but Liverpool fought back to regain the lead.
Punctuated by four remarkable goals, the Reds secured second place in the league, maintaining their impeccable record at home.
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The game’s intensity heightened after a 20-minute delay for a facial injury to Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno. Trent Alexander-Arnold broke the deadlock with a magnificent free kick, a powerful curler that crashed off the underside of the crossbar and bounced off Leno, resulting in an own goal.
Fulham swiftly responded, with Antonee Robinson setting up Harry Wilson for the equalizer. Undeterred, Liverpool continued their offensive pressure, and Alexis Mac Allister extended their lead with a superb long-range strike that left Leno helpless.
Before halftime, Fulham leveled the score again, with Kenny Tete finishing from a corner after VAR correctly ruled Darwin Nunez onside.
As Nunez missed multiple chances for Liverpool, Fulham exhibited clinical finishing. In the 80th minute, substitutes Willian, Tom Cairney, and Bobby De Cordova-Reid combined to catch Liverpool off guard, securing Fulham’s third goal.
Undeterred, Liverpool’s substitute Wataru Endo responded with an unstoppable strike, completing a hat-trick of remarkable goals and leveling the score once again.
Fueled by the crowd’s deafening cheers, Alexander-Arnold swiftly restored Liverpool’s lead with a spectacular volley from the top of the box, solidifying his role as the match-winner.