Trent Alexander-Arnold was Liverpool’s hero as his 88th minute strike secured Jurgen Klopp’s side a dramatic 4-3 victory against Fulham at Anfield.
2023/2024 Premier League
4 - 3
Leno (20' OG)
Mac Allister (38')
W. Endo (87')
Alexander-Arnold (88')
Harry Wilson (24')
Tete (45'+3')
Bobby De Cordova-Reid (80')
Match Report
Liverpool twice took the lead in a thrilling first half, but Fulham responded on both occasions. Alexander-Arnold's stunning free-kick went in off Bernd Leno (20) but Harry Wilson (24) brought the visitors level.
Alexis Mac Allister's spectacular volley (38) restored the Reds' advantage, but Fulham hit back again as VAR awarded Kenny Tete's equaliser (45+3).
Liverpool pushed for a winner in the second half, Darwin Nunez denied by the crossbar, but they were hit by a suckerpunch in the 80th minute as substitute Bobby Decordova-Reid headed home Tom Cairney's cross.
However, it was Liverpool's turn to respond as two goals in as many minutes from Wataru Endo (87) and Alexander-Arnold (88), who scored his side's equaliser last week against Manchester City, completed a late turnaround.
The last-gasp win sees Klopp's side keep pace in the Premier League title race. They move up to second ahead of Man City's clash with Tottenham and stay two points behind league leaders Arsenal.
Meanwhile, a deflated Fulham sit 14th after a seventh defeat of the season.
What's next?
It's a trip to Sheffield United next for Liverpool on Wednesday, kick-off 7.45pm, before they fill the 12.30pm kick-off slot again when facing Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
Fulham host Nottingham Forest on Wednesday, kick-off 7.30pm. It's then a home clash with West Ham on Sunday, kick-off 2pm.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
3' CHANCE! Diaz's long shot saved
8' OFFSIDE! Salah's goal disallowed
20' GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 Fulham (Alexander-Arnold)
24' GOAL! Liverpool 1-1 Fulham (Harry Wilson)
38' GOAL! Liverpool 2-1 Fulham (Mac Allister)
48' GOAL! Liverpool 2-2 Fulham (Tete)
53' Bad luck! Nunez's shot hits the crossbar
80' GOAL! Liverpool 2-3 Fulham (Bobby De Cordova-Reid)
87' GOAL! Liverpool 3-3 Fulham (Endo)
88' GOAL! Liverpool 4-3 Fulham (Alexander-Arnold)
Line-ups
Liverpool XI: Matip, Salah, Van Dijk, Tsimikas, Kelleher, Alexander-Arnold, Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Luis Díaz, Darwin Núñez, Gravenberch
Subs: Adrian, W. Endo, Joe Gomez, Konate, Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones, Elliott, Jarell Quansah, Ben Doak
Fulham XI: Leno, Tim Ream, Jimenez, Tete, Iwobi, Pereira, João Palhinha, Harrison Reed, Harry Wilson, Antonee Robinson, Calvin Bassey
Subs: Willian, Tom Cairney, Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Lukic, Castagne, T.Adarabioyo, Marek Rodak, F.Toure, Carlos Vinícius