Despite the numerical disadvantage, Liverpool remained resolute and showed remarkable spirit, refusing to make any substitutions after the red card. Manager Arne Slot’s decision to keep the same formation paid dividends when Cody Gakpo equalized less than two minutes after the restart, heading home from close range following a brilliant delivery.
Fulham, buoyed by the advantage in both score and numbers, continued to push forward, but Liverpool's defense held firm, and the match turned into an increasingly stretched affair. With just under 15 minutes remaining, Fulham regained the lead through an inventive finish from Brazilian striker Carlos VinÃcius Muniz, who pounced on a loose ball inside the box.
However, Liverpool were not to be outdone. As time ticked away, two substitutes combined to grab the equalizer with just minutes to spare. Darwin Núñez supplied a precise pass for Diogo Jota, who finished coolly to make it 2-2 in the 86th minute.
The thrilling encounter saw both sides create plenty of chances, with Liverpool holding a commanding 2.31 to 1.11 advantage in expected goals (xG), but ultimately, the game ended in a fair draw, with honors even between the two sides.
The result sees Liverpool remain top of the Premier League table, ahead of their upcoming fixtures in the League Cup against Southampton and the Premier League clash with Tottenham on Sunday. Meanwhile, Fulham’s point lifts them into ninth place, with their next match scheduled against Southampton in eight days.
In what was a thrilling contest at Anfield, both teams showed resilience, with Liverpool managing to salvage a point despite the odds stacked against them.
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