Trent Alexander-Arnold was Liverpool’s hero as his 88th minute strike secured Jurgen Klopp’s facet a dramatic 4-3 victory towards Fulham at Anfield.
Liverpool twice took the lead in an exciting first half, however Fulham responded on each events. Alexander-Arnold’s beautiful free-kick went in off Bernd Leno (20) however Harry Wilson (24) introduced the guests stage.
Alexis Mac Allister’s spectacular volley (38) restored the Reds’ benefit, however Fulham hit again once more as VAR awarded Kenny Tete’s equaliser (45+3).
Liverpool pushed for a winner within the second half, Darwin Nunez denied by the crossbar, however they had been hit by a suckerpunch within the eightieth minute as substitute Bobby Decordova-Reid headed dwelling Tom Cairney’s cross.
Nevertheless, it was Liverpool’s flip to reply as two targets in as many minutes from Wataru Endo (87) and Alexander-Arnold (88), who scored his facet’s equaliser final week towards Manchester Metropolis, accomplished a late turnaround.
The last-gasp win sees Klopp’s facet hold tempo within the Premier League title race. They transfer as much as second forward of Man Metropolis’s conflict with Tottenham and keep two factors behind league leaders Arsenal.
In the meantime, a deflated Fulham sit 14th after a seventh defeat of the season.
‘Liverpool received away with one’
Evaluation from former Norwich and West Ham striker Dean Ashton on Sky Sports activities Information
“It’s all smiles for Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp, Trent Alexander-Arnold and the players now, but they got away with one.
“Fulham had been wonderful of their method at Anfield. They had been actually harmful on the counter and will likely be questioning how they have not come away with something.
“Liverpool struggled for large parts and it has taken four unbelievable goals for them to win the game.
“Alexander-Arnold’s free-kick, Mac Allister’s beautiful strike, Endo’s fabulous end after which the unbelievable volley on the finish from Trent have gotten Liverpool over the road.
“They were fortunate and they will know that, but it is what top teams do. They found a way to win when not at their best and that is definitely what teams who challenge for the title do.
“You can see by the response on the finish of the sport as to how large that consequence could possibly be for Liverpool.”
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What’s subsequent?
It is a journey to Sheffield United subsequent for Liverpool on Wednesday, kick-off 7.45pm, earlier than they fill the 12.30pm kick-off slot once more when dealing with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
Fulham host Nottingham Forest on Wednesday, kick-off 7.30pm. It is then a house conflict with West Ham on Sunday, kick-off 2pm.