Premier League, Fulham hold 10-man Liverpool 2-2 at Anfield: Stats
What's the story
Liverpool and Fulham drew 2-2 in an intense Premier League clash at Anfield on Saturday. Matchweek 16 saw Fulham score an early goal via Andreas Pereira (11'). Six minutes later, Andrew Robertson was sent off. The Reds made it 1-1 through Cody Gakpo in the 47th minute. Rodrigo Muniz made it 2-1 for Fulham (76') before Diogo Jota scored the equalizer next (86').
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The league leaders go five points clear at the top 🔝
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 14, 2024
Ten-man @LFC come from behind twice to take a point at home to Fulham#LIVFUL pic.twitter.com/D3JUYNqtgr
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Liverpool open up five-point gap over 2nd-placed Chelsea
Liverpool, who saw their previous Premier League match against Everon get postponed, own 36 points from 15 matches (W11 D3 L1). They are five points above 2nd-placed Chelsea (31). Meanwhile, Fulham are ninth with 24 points from 16 games (W6 D6 L4).
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Salah completes 100 assists for Liverpool
Mohamed Salah assisted Gakpo for Liverpool's first goal. Salah has now provided 100 assists for the Reds in all competitions. Playing his 372nd match for the Reds, Salah owns 227 goals and 100 assists. Notably, 13 of his assists have come this season - the most of any Premier League player in 2024-25.
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A unique feat for the Reds
Liverpool have scored two-plus goals in each of their last 8 Premier League games. Their longest run of 2-plus goals is of 11 matches achieved in September-December 2021.
1st half
Roberton sees red in 1st half
Six minutes after Pereira scored, Liverpool left-back Robertson was dismissed for denying Harry Wilson a goalscoring opportunity. Earlier, Fulham centre-back Issa Diop had escaped with a booking for a high challenge on Robertson. However, Robertson had no luck and a lengthy video assistant referee (VAR) review confirmed Wilson was onside which saw the former get sent off. Luis Diaz had the best opportunity thereafter.
2nd half
Resurgent Liverpool complete a comeback
Gakpo found an instant leveller after the restart which sparked the Anfield crowd into life. Fulham failed to take advantage of the extra man they had as Salah twice went close for the Reds. However, the Cottagers took the lead in a crucial moment as Muniz delivered a sucker punch. But leaders Liverpool found a way back as Jota's fine finish settled matters.
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Key numbers for Gakpo, Jota and Nunez
Making his 71st Premier League appearance, Gakpo has raced to 18 goals. Former Wolves forward Jota clocked his 60th Premier League goal (171 appearances). Darwin Nunez, who assisted Jota, is now involved in 25 Premier League goals (22 goals and 13 assists).