Cottagers Fight Back Twice to Keep European Dreams Alive as Reds’ Title Charge Hits a Snag
In a pulsating Premier League clash, Fulham pulled off a stunning 3-2 comeback win against Liverpool at Craven Cottage, dealing a blow to the league leaders’ title ambitions while reigniting their own hopes of European qualification.
The hosts showed early intent, with Andreas Pereira pressuring Ibrahima Konate into a mistake, though Rodrigo Muniz was denied by Virgil van Dijk. Against the run of play, Liverpool struck first in the 14th minute—Alexis Mac Allister unleashed a spectacular long-range effort that left Bernd Leno rooted to the spot.
But Fulham refused to back down. Just nine minutes later, Ryan Sessegnon, making his first league start at home in nearly five years, pounced on a loose ball from Curtis Jones to level the score. The Cottagers then turned the game on its head before halftime—Andrew Robertson’s defensive blunder allowed Alex Iwobi to fire home, with the Scot inadvertently deflecting the shot past Caoimhin Kelleher.
The home crowd erupted again moments later when Muniz outmuscled Van Dijk and slotted past Kelleher to make it 3-1. Liverpool pushed hard after the break, but Leno stood firm, denying Diogo Jota and Dominik Szoboszlai. A late Luis Diaz strike, set up by substitute Conor Bradley, gave the Reds hope, but Harvey Elliott’s thunderous effort crashing off the crossbar summed up their frustrating night.
Fulham held on for a memorable win, bouncing back from consecutive defeats to keep their European ambitions alive. For Liverpool, a third loss in four games raises questions about their recent form, even as they remain in the hunt for the title. The Reds will need to regroup quickly, while Marco Silva’s men can dream of continental football after a performance full of heart and determination.
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