Liverpool salvaged a 2-2 draw against Fulham at Anfield, overcoming the early dismissal of Andrew Robertson in the 17th minute. Goals from Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota allowed the “Reds” to rescue a crucial point and maintain their Premier League lead with 36 points.
Fulham Takes the Early Advantage
What looked like a golden opportunity for Fulham turned into a hard-fought draw for Liverpool. The game took a challenging turn for the Reds when Robertson received a red card in the 17th minute, leaving them a man down and trailing 1-0 after Andreas Pereira’s goal in the 11th minute.
Liverpool Shows Resilience
Manager Arne Slot made a bold choice, opting not to sacrifice an attacker for a defensive substitution after the red card. Instead, he adjusted Liverpool’s defensive line to maintain offensive pressure.
The strategy paid off. Although Fulham occasionally threatened with the extra space created by the numerical advantage, Liverpool managed to dominate the rest of the first half. Despite their relentless attacks, the equalizer eluded them until the second half.
Gakpo’s Diving Header Brings Liverpool Level
The breakthrough came just two minutes into the second half. Mohamed Salah delivered a pinpoint curling cross that Cody Gakpo met with a diving header, leveling the score at 1-1 in spectacular fashion.
Fulham Strikes Again
Liverpool’s 10-man resilience began to show cracks in the 76th minute. Fulham regained the lead when Alex Iwobi played a precise through ball to Antonee Robinson, who, despite losing his balance, managed to deliver a cross for Rodrigo Muniz. The forward connected awkwardly but effectively to make it 2-1 for the visitors.
Jota Saves the Day
As the clock ticked down, Liverpool found the equalizer in the 86th minute. Darwin Núñez set up Diogo Jota, who capitalized on Fulham’s disorganized defense. The Portuguese forward unleashed a powerful strike to secure the 2-2 draw.
Premier League Standings
The result keeps Liverpool atop the Premier League with 36 points, while Fulham sits in ninth, just three points behind fifth-placed Manchester City, who occupy a Europa League spot.
