Liverpool Survive a Dramatic Draw with One Man Down
The Liverpool played an emotional match, drawing 2-2 against Fulham at Anfield despite being down to ten men for over 70 minutes following the expulsion of Andy Robertson. Goals from Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota helped the Premier League leaders salvage a valuable point against a challenging opponent.
Fulham, in excellent form this season, proved to be a team capable of troubling the league's top sides. They made their intentions clear early on, taking the lead in the 9th minute with a spectacular goal by Andreas Pereira after a collective play full of precision and speed. To make matters worse for Liverpool, they were reduced to ten men when Robertson was sent off for bringing down Harry Wilson as the last defender.
Despite the disadvantage, Liverpool reorganized after halftime and found the equalizer through a precise header by Gakpo, assisted by Mohamed Salah. The goal ignited the Anfield crowd, driving the team into a high-intensity endgame. However, Fulham quickly responded with a swift counterattack led by Alex Iwobi and finished by Rodrigo Muniz, restoring their lead.
Diogo Jota saved Liverpool in the final moments
With time running out, Liverpool refused to give up. Five minutes before the end, Diogo Jota struck a precise shot from the edge of the box to level the match again. Arne Slot's side came close to a dramatic victory during stoppage time, but Fulham held on thanks to a crucial intervention by Antonee Robinson, the standout player of the match.
The draw, while valuable, leaves Liverpool with a bittersweet feeling as they drop two crucial points in the title race. Nonetheless, their resilience in playing with ten men for almost the entire game highlights their determination and competitive spirit.