In a thrilling Premier League encounter on Saturday, ten-man Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by Fulham at Anfield. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, delivering high-octane football that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Drama unfolded early when Liverpool’s Andy Robertson was sent off just six minutes after Fulham’s Andreas Pereira rifled a stunning volley into the net, putting the visitors ahead and leaving the Reds with an uphill battle.
Despite being a player down, Liverpool showed resilience. Cody Gakpo reignited hope for the home side by equalizing just two minutes into the second half, energizing the Anfield crowd.
Fulham, however, were not to be outdone. Rodrigo Muniz restored their lead 14 minutes from time, finishing expertly from Antonee Robinson’s second assist of the game.
Refusing to concede defeat, Liverpool pressed on. Diogo Jota, marking his return from injury, became the hero of the night. With just four minutes remaining, he delivered a cool finish after being set up by Darwin Nunez, securing a vital point for his team.
The result means Arne Slot’s side avoided a second league defeat of the season. They now sit on 36 points from 15 games, extending their lead to five points over second-place Chelsea.
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