Trent Alexander-Arnold was Liverpool’s hero as his 88th-minute strike secured Jurgen Klopp’s facet a dramatic 4-3 victory in opposition to Fulham at Anfield.
Liverpool twice took the lead in an exhilarating first half, however Fulham responded on each events. Alexander-Arnold’s gorgeous free-kick went in off Bernd Leno (20) however Harry Wilson (24) introduced the guests stage.
Alexis Mac Allister’s spectacular strike (38) restored the Reds’ benefit, however Fulham hit again once more as VAR awarded Kenny Tete’s equaliser (45+3).
Liverpool pushed for a winner within the second half, Darwin Nunez denied by the crossbar, however they have been hit by a sucker punch within the eightieth minute as substitute Bobby Decordova-Reid headed dwelling Tom Cairney’s cross.
Nevertheless, it was Liverpool’s flip to reply as two targets in as many minutes from Wataru Endo (87) and Alexander-Arnold (88), who scored his facet’s equaliser final week in opposition to Manchester Metropolis, accomplished a late turnaround.
Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates with Luis Diaz and Kostas Tsimikas after scoring his facet’s opening objective
The last-gasp win sees Klopp’s facet hold tempo within the Premier League title race. They transfer as much as second forward of Man Metropolis’s conflict with Tottenham and keep two factors behind league leaders Arsenal.
In the meantime, a deflated Fulham sit 14th after a seventh defeat of the season.
Liverpool’s late present stuns Fulham…
Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates after scoring his facet’s opening objective (AP)
There was motion at Anfield from the very first whistle. Bernd Leno spilled Dominik Szoboszlai’s highly effective drive from the sting of the field and Luis Diaz pounced on the ball earlier than being introduced down by the Fulham goalkeeper, permitting Mohamed Salah to faucet into the empty web. Nevertheless, the flag went up in opposition to Diaz and a VAR test confirmed the choice.
The impasse was damaged within the twentieth minute in gorgeous model. Every week after scoring in opposition to Manchester Metropolis, Alexander-Arnold produced an beautiful free-kick, whipping an excellent free-kick over the wall, off the bar and into the online from 25 yards.
It was a second of magic which Liverpool would have anticipated to have kicked on from, however Fulham responded brilliantly with Antonee Robinson teeing up Wilson to deliver the scores stage from shut vary.
It was going to take one thing particular to overshadow Alexander-Arnold’s objective, however Mac Allister pulled it off, smashing a robust half-volley into the highest nook from 30 yards to revive Liverpool’s benefit.
However Fulham hit again once more with Tete latching onto Raul Jimenez’s flick and poking it previous Caoimhin Kelleher. The flag went up for offside however VAR overturned the choice with Nunez taking part in Tete onside to deliver Fulham stage once more.
Alexis Mac Allister celebrates scoring Liverpool’s second objective
There have been possibilities at each finish earlier than the break as Ream, who transformed from shut vary, was appropriately denied by the offside flag earlier than Leno well stored out Salah’s volley at his close to submit to finish an exhilarating first half.
Fulham continued to be aggressive after the interval as they continued to ship white shirts ahead, however that left loads of house for Liverpool to interrupt into. Salah burst into the Fulham half earlier than taking part in in Nunez, who despatched a strike crashing into the crossbar.
It was one more sport the place Nunez’s contribution was minimal as he bundled the ball vast after being arrange by Salah once more.
Then got here the sucker punch as substitute De Cordova-Reid out-jumped Kostas Tsimikas on the far submit.
Endo then had a header saved and Salah fired over the rebound earlier than the Japan worldwide stroked dwelling the equaliser, organising Alexander-Arnold to ship the ultimate blow.
‘Liverpool acquired away with one’
Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold (second proper) celebrates after scoring the opening objective of the sport
Evaluation from former Norwich and West Ham striker Dean Ashton on Sky Sports activities Information
“It’s all smiles for Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp, Trent Alexander-Arnold and the players now, but they got away with one.
“Fulham have been wonderful of their strategy at Anfield. They have been actually harmful on the counter and will likely be questioning how they have not come away with something.
“Liverpool struggled for large parts and it has taken four unbelievable goals for them to win the game.
Bobby Decordova-Reid heads Fulham in entrance late within the sport (AP)
“Alexander-Arnold’s free-kick, Mac Allister’s stunning strike, Endo’s fabulous finish and then the unbelievable volley at the end from Trent have got Liverpool over the line.
“They have been lucky and they’re going to know that, however it’s what prime groups do. They discovered a technique to win when not at their finest and that’s undoubtedly what groups who problem for the title do.
“You could see by the reaction at the end of the game as to how big that result could be for Liverpool.”
Participant of the match – Trent Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates after scoring his facet’s opening objective (AP)
Former Norwich and West Ham striker Dean Ashton on Sky Sports activities Information
“This feels like the start of the transition of Alexander-Arnold going from a right-back to a midfielder.
“Not solely a midfield participant who simply drops deep and helps dictate play with all kinds of passes, however a midfielder who will get within the field and scores targets.
“It’s unfair to compare him to Steven Gerrard but Gerrard to did start deep and got further and further up the pitch as his career went on.
“I do not see why Trent cannot have the same affect by way of targets. The approach he has and the best way he can end, there is no motive why he should not play additional ahead and get extra targets.
“Especially as Liverpool have Joe Gomez, who can play right-back. That could free Alexander-Arnold up to get up the pitch and influence games even more.”
Opta stats: Liverpool late present seals victory
Fulham went 3-2 forward via Bobby De Cordova-Reid within the eightieth minute – the most recent Liverpool have ever fallen behind in a Premier League match that they went on to win.
Liverpool have gained every of their opening seven dwelling matches of a top-flight season for a seventh time, and third of the Premier League period, after 2019-20 (first 17) and 2020-21 (seven).
This was the primary time Liverpool each scored and conceded 2+ targets within the first half of a Premier League sport at Anfield since September 2020 v Leeds, and the primary time Fulham did so dwelling or away within the division since October 2018 at Cardiff.
Fulham are winless in seven away Premier League video games (drawing three and shedding 4), shedding back-to-back video games on the highway within the league for the primary time since April/Could final season.
What’s subsequent?
It is a journey to Sheffield United subsequent for Liverpool on Wednesday, kick-off 7.45pm, earlier than they fill the 12.30pm kick-off slot once more when dealing with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
Fulham host Nottingham Forest on Wednesday, kick-off 7.30pm. It is then a house conflict with West Ham on Sunday, kick-off 2pm.
