Liverpool 2-2 Fulham: Premier League leaders ‘phenomenal in face of adversity’ in Fulham draw
Despite the circumstances, not only did Liverpool fight hard to an extent, but title rivals Arsenal also failed to capitalize as they were left stranded in the game. Everton’s goalless draw.
It means the Reds, whose advantage was dented after last weekend’s Merseyside derby was postponed due to bad weather, have a chance to win ahead of their closest challengers Chelsea hosting Brentford on Sunday (19:00 GMT). , extending the lead to 5 points.
Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton told BBC Radio 5 Live: “Liverpool are extraordinary. They reduced the starting number to 10 men but they don’t feel sorry for themselves.”
“It was a good game. I thought Liverpool performed well in the face of adversity.”
Since Dutchman Slott replaced Jurgen Klopp this summer, Liverpool have won 19 of 23 games and lost just once, and they are also top of the Champions League with a perfect record.
The Reds enjoyed the club’s best start in the Premier League since 2003 with 10 men against Fulham, but still finished the game with more than 60 per cent possession and were on target, with excellent chances and touches the ball and a host of other offensive metrics to lead the opponent box.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the trick was to “keep calm”, although he added it was “easier said than done”.
“It was a great comeback, very positive. It was disappointing with 10 players but we showed fight,” Van Dijk told Sky Sports.
