Liverpool 2-0 Fulham: 5 Talking points, Premier League 2018/19

Liverpool FC v Fulham FC - Premier League
Liverpool FC v Fulham FC - Premier League

#2 Fulham made to rue their luck and missed chances at Anfield

Liverpool FC v Fulham FC - Premier League
Liverpool FC v Fulham FC - Premier League

Over the course of this season, Fulham have suffered some demoralising defeats at the hands of Huddersfield, Arsenal and Cardiff City. They travelled to Anfield to upset an in-form Liverpool team who looked to return to winning ways after dropping points last weekend at the Emirates.

Fulham could have and should have taken the league against the hosts after Sessegnon failed to convert from close range and Mitrovic's header being ruled out controversially as replays showed the Serbian being played onside by Robertson. Seconds after the ball ended at the back of Liverpool's goal, Fulham fell behind through Salah's composed finish.

Most of the Fulham players were caught napping and this naivety was punished by a ruthless Liverpool side who looked to secure the three points. Furthermore, they found themselves 0-2 down after the 53rd minute as some more slack defending by the likes of Anguissa, Odoi was punished by Shaqiri. For the rest of the game, Fulham looked abject and made work easy for the hosts.

The Cottagers could have been 2 up in the first half and gained something out of this game had they taken their chances and had luck by their side. Defeat to Liverpool saw the visitors placed bottom of the pile, who already face a herculean task to climb up the table.

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