Liverpool were held to a thrilling 2-2 draw by Fulham at Anfield in the Premier League. Despite playing with 10 men after Andy Robertson's red card, the Reds fought back with goals from Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota. Liverpool remains the league leader but faces mounting pressure as Chelsea looms.
Liverpool endured a challenging 2-2 draw with Fulham at Anfield in Saturday’s Premier League clash, leaving fans questioning their defensive stability. The Reds, aiming to recover from a previous 3-3 draw with Newcastle, faced adversity as Andy Robertson received a red card for denying a goalscoring opportunity.
Fulham struck early, with Andreas Pereira's acrobatic effort deflecting off Robertson to beat Alisson in the 11th minute. Robertson’s dismissal followed shortly after, intensifying Liverpool's uphill battle.
Despite being a man down, Liverpool rallied in the second half. Mohamed Salah’s pinpoint cross met Cody Gakpo, whose header leveled the game. Fulham reclaimed the lead when Antonee Robinson’s cross was converted by Rodrigo Muniz.
Liverpool refused to bow, finding a late equalizer through Diogo Jota, whose composed finish past Bernd Leno salvaged a point.
The result leaves Liverpool atop the table with 36 points, but their lead may narrow if Chelsea triumph over Brentford on Sunday. Fulham’s resolute performance highlights their growing competitiveness in the league.
This draw marks Liverpool’s second consecutive game without a win, raising questions about their title credentials as they prepare for tougher challenges ahead.
