Liverpool bounce back with win over Fulham in Premier League
What's the story
Liverpool FC broke their three-match losing streak with a convincing 2-0 victory over Fulham. The win not only eased the pressure on manager Arne Slot but also strengthened their position in the race for UEFA Champions League qualification. Youngster Rio Ngumoha made history by becoming Liverpool's youngest ever Premier League goalscorer at Anfield at just 17 years and 225 days old. Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah scored his side's 2nd goal.
Match highlights
Ngumoha and Salah score as Liverpool win
Ngumoha opened the scoring with a stunning strike in the 36th minute. Florian Wirtz made the assist for the youngester. It was followed by Salah who scored his second Premier League goal since November. This goal came in the 40th minute with Cody Gakpo assisting him. The win was Liverpool's first league victory since February and helped them move four points clear of Chelsea in the race for the final Champions League spot.
Fan reactions
Liverpool fans protest against club's decision to raise ticket prices
The match was marred by protests against Liverpool's decision to raise most ticket prices for the next three seasons in line with inflation. The Kop, usually a sea of flags, was silent with one banner reading 'No to ticket prices increases' on display, as per Sky Sports News. One banner reading 'No to ticket prices increases' was displayed in the 14th minute and a chant followed that clearly expressed fans' displeasure at the club's owners over their price hikes.
Information
Liverpool get to 52 points in the Premier League
After 32 Premier League games this season, the Reds own 52 points. This was their 15th win of the season. Notably, top 5 wouled be enough for Liverpool to seal an UCL berth next season. Fulham suffered their 14th defeat. They are placed 11th with 44 points.
Stats
Here are the match stats
Slot's men had 53.3% ball possession compared to Fulham's 46.7%. The home team's xG was 1.81. They had 18 attempts with 5 shots on target. Fulham had 19 attempts with 4 shots on target. Their xG was 1.07. Fulham also edged past Liverpool in terms of corners (9-6). Liverpool created three big chances with Fulham creating one. In terms of touches in the opposition box, Liverpool had 47 compared to Fulham's 42.
Salah
Salah races to 256 goals in Liverpool colors
In 311 Premier League matches for Liverpool, Salah has raced to 190 goals (A92). Overall in the Premier League, former Chelsea player Salah owns 192 goals and 93 assists. In all competitions, the Egyptian has bagged 256 goals (A119) from 437 matches. In the ongoing season, Salah has scored six Premier League goals (A6). Across all competitions, he has registered 11 goals from 36 matches.
Record
Salah joins these legends
As per Opta, Salah now owns 250 non-penalty goals and assists in the Premier League. He became the 5th player to register this feat. Players to record 250+ non-penalty goals and assists in the Premier League: Wayne Rooney (288 - 185G, 103A) Ryan Giggs (269 - 107G, 162A) Alan Shearer (268 - 204G, 64A) Andrew Cole (259 - 186G, 73A) Mohamed Salah (250 - 157G, 93A)*
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108 Premier League goals at Anfield
As per Squawka, Salah has scored 108 Premier League goals at Anfield with only Thierry Henry (114 at Highbury) netting more at a single venue in the competition's history.