Fulham secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Liverpool at Craven Cottage, marking their first home win against the Reds since 2011. The triumph also ended a long winless streak against Liverpool, with the last victory dating back to 2021. Alex Iwobi was the standout player, playing a key role in the win with his goal and assist.
Liverpool took an early lead in the 14th minute through Alexis Mac Allister’s stunning long-range shot. But Fulham quickly equalized in the 23rd minute, thanks to Ryan Sessegnon’s opportunistic strike after a Liverpool defensive error.
In the 32nd minute, Iwobi gave Fulham the lead with a composed finish, capitalizing on a rebound. Just minutes later, Iwobi provided an assist, delivering a corner that led to Rodrigo Muniz’s goal, putting Fulham 3-1 ahead.
Liverpool’s Luis Diaz pulled one back in the 72nd minute, but Fulham held firm and secured all three points. Despite dominating possession, Liverpool’s defense couldn’t contain Fulham’s attack. With the win, Fulham rose to 8th in the Premier League, just two points behind Newcastle in the race for European spots.
Looking ahead, Fulham will be eager to build on this hard-fought 3-2 success as they face a high-flying opponent in their next match. The question on everyone’s mind is whether they can continue their impressive form and pull off another surprise win. Given their resilience and the confidence Iwobi’s performance has injected into the squad, the team could very well be primed for another upset in their upcoming fixture, potentially signaling a new era for Fulham’s Premier League ambitions.
