Liverpool clinched a vital win against Fulham to remain in contention for the Premier League title, with goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Diogo Jota securing a 3-1 victory.
In a must-win encounter, Liverpool showcased resilience and determination against a spirited Fulham side. Gravenberch broke the deadlock with a superb curling strike, marking his first Premier League goal for the Reds. The goal was set up by Harvey Elliott, who intercepted a wayward pass from Alex Iwobi, allowing Gravenberch to find the net.
Liverpool extended their lead through Jota’s clinical finish, his first start since mid-February, giving manager Jürgen Klopp the luxury to introduce Mohamed Salah and Darwin Núñez from the bench without any pressure.
Despite Fulham’s combative start, Liverpool’s quality shone through, particularly with Trent Alexander-Arnold’s exquisite free-kick that opened the scoring. Fulham’s Marco Silva praised his team’s spirited display, hinting at their potential to challenge title favorites Manchester City in their upcoming fixture.
Liverpool had their moments of uncertainty, with Fulham capitalizing on lapses in defense to level the score briefly. However, Klopp’s men regrouped, demonstrating the character and resilience that has defined their title challenge this season.
Gravenberch played a pivotal role throughout the match, setting up Jota’s goal and proving instrumental in Liverpool’s midfield. His partnership with Elliott and Jota provided the creative spark needed to unlock Fulham’s defense.
Klopp hailed his team’s second-half performance as a ‘complete performance,’ emphasizing the importance of maintaining such high standards in the title race. With doubts dispelled, Liverpool’s focus now shifts to the remaining fixtures as they aim to keep their title hopes alive.
Credit: The Guardian Sport
