Liverpool 0-1 Fulham: 5 Talking points as Reds suffer sixth consecutive league defeat at Anfield | Premier League 2020-21

#3 Liverpool could struggle to qualify for Europe next season

Liverpool vs Fulham - Premier League

2021 has not been kind to Liverpool. They have just three wins in the Premier League this year, picking up just ten points - one at Anfield - from a possible 36.

Their loss against Fulham puts them 22 points behind leaders Manchester City, who also dropped points by losing against Manchester City. But with only ten games remaining in the current campaign, Liverpool's title defence is all but over.

In fact, they could struggle to qualify for Europe next season, considering their dismal recent form.

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#2 Fulham grab a key win to keep their top-flight hopes alive

Liverpool vs Fulham - Premier League

Fulham have just one loss in their last five outings, recording two wins during this period.

They have started to turn things around in recent games. After a key win over the reigning champions, Fulham will now hope to get out of the drop zone soon.

Scott Parker has now won more games at Anfield as a manager (1) than he did in his eight visits as a player (0). 😅 pic.twitter.com/y80OuKbUjP

— William Hill (@WilliamHill) March 7, 2021

They are unbeaten in their last eight Premier League away games (W2, L6), which is their longest such streak in history.

Though there was no significant takeaway from their performance at Anfield, Fulham capitalised on a Liverpool's mistake, which proved to be the difference between the two sides on the night.

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#1 Liverpool lose six games at home for the first time

Liverpool vs Fulham - Premier League

Liverpool were on track to make it 70 games unbeaten at Anfield this year. After two draws in their first two home games of the season, their unbeaten streak was brought to a halt at 68 following a 1-0 loss to Burnley on 22 January.

Since that game, Liverpool have lost five more at home. It marked the first time Liverpool have lost six league games at home in a season. In fact, they haven't won a game at the venue since December 17, 2020, across all competitions.

Liverpool have lost six home games in a single Premier League season for the first time in their history.They’ve all come in the past 46 days 🤯 pic.twitter.com/hc9idJ5i6s

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) March 7, 2021

During this period, Liverpool have lost three games against sides from the bottom half of the Premier League table.

Anfield had become a fortress for Liverpool last year, as the Reds went on to lift the league title. But currently, Liverpool just cannot seem to produce favourable results at home.

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