Liverpool’s 26-match unbeaten run in the Premier League came to a stunning halt at Craven Cottage, as Fulham pulled off an impressive 3-2 victory to blow the title race momentarily wide open. Despite Liverpool’s early lead, defensive errors cost them heavily, allowing Fulham to seize the momentum and claim a famous win. The match began brightly for the visitors when Alexis Mac Allister unleashed a thunderous long-range strike in the 14th minute, giving Liverpool the early advantage. His goal seemed to set the tone for another dominant display from the league leaders, but Fulham had other plans.
In the 23rd minute, Ryan Sessegnon capitalised on a failed clearance by Curtis Jones, volleying home the equaliser to ignite the Craven Cottage crowd. Liverpool’s troubles deepened just nine minutes later when Andy Robertson’s misplaced pass gifted possession to Alex Iwobi, whose deflected effort found the back of the net to give Fulham the lead. Things went from bad to worse for the Reds as Rodrigo Muniz outmuscled Virgil van Dijk and fired in Fulham's third in the 37th minute, capping off a nightmare first half for the visitors.
Tough loss for Liverpool does not derail their title ambitions
Although Liverpool pressed hard in the second half, it wasn’t enough. Luis Diaz offered a glimmer of hope when he pulled one back in the 72nd minute, but despite relentless attacking pressure, Liverpool couldn’t break through Fulham’s resolute defence in the closing stages. After the match, Liverpool manager Arne Slot rejected claims of complacency, instead pointing to first-half defensive errors as the root cause of the defeat.
The loss, however, doesn’t derail Liverpool’s title ambitions just yet. The Reds still sit atop the Premier League table with 73 points from 31 matches, holding an 11-point lead over Arsenal. With seven games remaining, they require just 11 points to secure the championship. Meanwhile, this victory breathes new life into Fulham’s European hopes. The win propels them to eighth place with 48 points, keeping them firmly in the race for continental competition next season.
