Fulham delivered a sensational performance to bring Liverpool’s 26-match Premier League unbeaten run to an abrupt end, edging the table-toppers 3-2 in a thrilling clash at Craven Cottage.
Arne Slot’s men looked set to cruise after Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring with a stunning long-range strike, but the Cottagers had other ideas.
Ryan Sessegnon volleyed home a deserved equaliser, capitalising on Curtis Jones’ deflection, before Alex Iwobi turned the game on its head with a clinical finish after a defensive blunder.
Andy Robertson was twice at fault in the buildup to Iwobi’s goal — first gifting away possession and then inadvertently setting up the Nigerian for a second bite.
The home side weren’t done yet. Rodrigo Muniz showcased his flair with a sublime turn past Virgil van Dijk before slotting in Fulham’s third to cap off a dramatic 15-minute spell.
Liverpool fought back valiantly in the second half, with substitute Luis Diaz reducing the deficit in the 72nd minute.
The Reds piled on the pressure, and Harvey Elliott came agonisingly close with a curling strike that crashed off the crossbar.
Despite the late flurry, Fulham held on to seal a famous win and climb to eighth, injecting fresh momentum into their European hopes.
Liverpool, still 11 points ahead of Arsenal, need just 11 more points to clinch the title — but this shock defeat serves as a timely reminder that the finish line won’t come easy.
