Fulham Stun Liverpool 3-2 in Thrilling Premier League Clash
Craven Cottage, London – Fulham delivered a major blow to Liverpool’s title charge with a thrilling 3-2 victory, preventing the league leaders from extending their advantage at the top of the table.
Match Summary
Liverpool took an early lead through Alexis Mac Allister’s stunning long-range strike (14’), but Fulham responded with three first-half goals in a stunning 15-minute spell:
- Ryan Sessegnon volleyed in the equalizer (23’).
- Alex Iwobi capitalized on a defensive error to put Fulham ahead (32’).
- Rodrigo Muniz added a third with a composed finish (37’).
Liverpool improved after the break, with substitute Luis Díaz pulling one back (72’), but despite late pressure—including a Harvey Elliott shot that struck the crossbar—Fulham held firm.
Key Moments
- 5’ – Fulham appealed for a penalty after Pereira was brought down, but VAR upheld the referee’s decision.
- 32’ – Iwobi’s goal came after Andy Robertson’s misplaced pass.
- 72’ – Díaz gave Liverpool hope with a close-range finish from Conor Bradley’s cross.
- 79’ – Elliott’s curling effort hit the woodwork.
Post-Match Implications
- Liverpool remain 11 points clear of Arsenal but miss a chance to extend their lead.
- Fulham climb to 8th, boosting their European qualification hopes.
What’s Next?
- Fulham host Bournemouth in another key European chase clash.
- Liverpool face West Ham as they look to seal the title.
Final Score: Fulham 3-2 Liverpool
(Mac Allister 14’, Díaz 72’ | Sessegnon 23’, Iwobi 32’, Muniz 37’)
Match officials
Referee: Chris Kavanagh. Assistants: Stuart Burt, James Mainwaring. Fourth official: Tom Bramall. VAR: Matt Donohue. Assistant VAR: Gary Beswick.
— Match report based on verified commentary and post-match analysis.