On Sunday, Fulham and Liverpool played to a 2-2 stalemate in the 20th round of the Premier League, showcasing a match full of action and intensity.
Fulham struck first, taking the lead in the 16th minute with a well-placed shot from Harry Wilson. However, Liverpool responded effectively, with goals from Florian Wirtz and Cody Gakpo, turning the score around to 2-1 in the second half (11’ and 48’). The equalizer came from Harrison Reed just after the break (51’), who executed a spectacular long-range shot that found the top left corner.
Reed’s goal sent the home crowd into a frenzy, showcasing his skills with the ball. After receiving a pass from Kevin Santos, he unleashed a stunning shot that beat the Liverpool goalkeeper.
Both teams had opportunities to alter the scoreline further, but attempts from Fulham’s Harry Wilson and Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister struck the woodwork.
Harrison Reed was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, contributing 1 goal and completing 2 successful passes. Cody Gakpo also had a notable performance for Liverpool, netting 1 goal and making 5 attempts at goal, alongside completing 16 passes.
Fulham’s head coach, Marco Saraiva da Silva, deployed a 5-4-1 formation, featuring Bernd Leno in goal; a defense of Timothy Castagne, Issa Diop, Joachim Andersen, Jorge Cuenca, and Antonee Robinson; a midfield of Sasa Lukic, Thomas Cairney, Harry Wilson, and Emile Smith Rowe; with Raúl Jiménez leading the attack.
In contrast, Liverpool’s manager, Arne Slot, opted for a 4-5-1 setup with Alisson in goal; a defensive line of Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, and Milos Kerkez; a midfield comprising Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, and Florian Wirtz; and Cody Gakpo at the front.
The match referee, Craig Pawson, oversaw the action on the pitch.
Looking ahead, Fulham will host Chelsea in their next outing, while Liverpool will travel to face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
After the match, Fulham sits with 28 points, ranked 11th in the league, while Liverpool holds 34 points, occupying 4th place.
Fulham Substitutions
73’ 2T – Thomas Cairney off for Sander Berge; Emile Smith Rowe off for Kevin Santos
84’ 2T – Raúl Jiménez off for Jonah Kusi-Asare; Harry Wilson off for Adama Traoré; Curtis Jones off for Federico Chiesa
91’ 2T – Sasa Lukic off for Harrison Reed
Yellow Card for Fulham:
25’ 2T – Harry Wilson (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Liverpool Substitutions
75’ 2T – Florian Wirtz off for Jeremie Frimpong
95’ 2T – Cody Gakpo off for Joe Gomez
Yellow Card for Liverpool:
49’ 2T – Cody Gakpo (Removing shirt)