Klopp – Pep and Nunez’s confrontation ‘nothing to do with fierce rivalry’
Liverpool made sure they kept pace in the Premier League title race as Trent Alexander-Arnold struck a dramatic winner to defeat Fulham in a seven-goal thriller at Anfield.
Alexander-Arnold’s 89th minute goal in front of the Kop came just moments after Wataru Endo equalised for the hosts, with Fulham taking a shock lead in the 80th minute when Bobby Decordova-Reid headed in at the back post.
Liverpool led twice in the first half thanks to sublime goals from Alexander-Arnold and Alexis Mac Allister, but Jurgen Klopp’s side were too open at the back and a resilient Fulham team twice found equalisers.
Marco SIlva’s side then looked set to earn a rare away win at Anfield when Decordova-Reid headed in but Liverpool produced a stunning response, with substitute Endo pulling one back before Alexander-Arnold hit a brilliant winner in front of the Kop.
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Liverpool show title credentials as Trent Alexander-Arnold inspires comeback win over Fulham
Sunday’s encounter was a spectacle nobody was anticipating, as Liverpool made it sevens wins from seven home Premier League games in this season of rapid turnaround at Anfield – and with a match of equally rapid turnaround.
Not only was the intensity turned up to the maximum, the quality of Liverpool’s goals had Anfield purring with delight, as they gave up the initial lead before eventually coming from behind to beat Fulham 4-3.
There are few players, past or present, whose position is up for debate more than Trent Alexander-Arnold’s. Jurgen Klopp clearly cannot decide what camp he sits in. While he concurs with the argument such a passing range could be wasted at full-back, he also remembers the damage Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson did flying down the wing in the Reds’ 2019-20 title-winning campaign.
Jamie Braidwood3 December 2023 17:07
Next up…
There’s no time to rest with Manchester City vs Tottenham just moments away from starting. Spurs have lost three in a row now and will have their work cut out for them against this in-form City side.
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Ben Fleming3 December 2023 16:19
FULL-TIME: Liverpool 4-3 Fulham
With that win, Liverpool temporarily move above Man City and into second. Just two points of Arsenal. Fulham now sit 14th.
Ben Fleming3 December 2023 16:05
Liverpool 4-3 Fulham
90+5 mins: The wind has been taken out of Fulham’s sails in these final few moments. They’ve scored three goals and put on a superb display but it looks like they’ll be coming away empty-handed.
Ben Fleming3 December 2023 16:03
Liverpool 4-3 Fulham
90+1 mins: Into the first of seven minutes of added time as chants ring around Anfield from the home fans.
Ben Fleming3 December 2023 16:00
GOAL! Liverpool 4-3 Fulham (Alexander-Arnold, 89 mins)
What a comeback! Liverpool surely have found that late winner as Alexander-Arnold slams one past Leno from the edge of the box. The Fulham keeper had done well to keep out Gakpo’s strike but could do nothing to prevent the Englishman’s effort moments later.
An utterly ridiculous game…
Ben Fleming3 December 2023 15:57
GOAL! Liverpool 3-3 Fulham (Endo, 87 mins)
Liverpool equalise late on! Another twist in this thrilling encounter as the substitute curls a beauty into the top corner from the edge of the box to pull his side level.
Can they grab a late winner now?
Ben Fleming3 December 2023 15:55
Liverpool 2-3 Fulham
86 mins: Gomez fires a tempting low cross across the box but there’s relief for Fulham as it ends up in the hands of Leno.
Ben Fleming3 December 2023 15:55
Liverpool 2-3 Fulham
84 mins: OVER! A huge chance from the corner as Salah blazes over from a tight angle. Leno did well to prevent Diaz’s initial header but the Liverpool forward should have done better with the rebound.
Ben Fleming3 December 2023 15:53
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