At Craven Cottage, the England international opened the score. In the second half, Ryan Gravenberch and Diogo Jota completed the triumph.
Liverpool defeated Fulham 3-1 on Sunday thanks to two goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ryan Gravenberch, as well as Diogo Jota’s 100th goal in English football.
Following a dull first thirty minutes, Timothy Castagne’s deflected effort reached the bottom corner after the visitors failed to clear their lines just before halftime. Alexander-Arnold then curled in a magnificent 25-yard free-kick for the opener.
Eight minutes after the break, Gravenberch restored Liverpool’s lead with his first Premier League goal, a rocketed shot past Bernd Leno from the edge of the box. The Reds tied Premier League leaders Arsenal on Sunday as Jota’s attempt crawled under Leno, giving Jurgen Klopp’s team all three points.
GOAL ranks the Craven Cottage players for Liverpool…
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Alisson, the goalkeeper, and defense (7/10):
He was unable to prevent Fulham from equalizing, but in the closing moments, he produced a superb full-stretch stop to keep Liverpool’s two-goal lead intact.
Trent Arnold (grade of 8/10):
was Liverpool’s best player during the first half, despite the lackluster performance of his team. accomplished his goal with remarkable flair and also had a spirited appearance down the right. Recovering from an injury in style!
7/10 Jarell Quansah:
For the most part, he and Van Dijk prevented the formidable Muniz from attacking. carried out the little things effectively as well.
Van Dijk, Virgil (7/10):
wasn’t really stretched that much because Fulham appeared intimidated by the visitors. The Dutchman handled much of what came his way.
Andy Robertson: 7 out of 10
put on a characteristically spirited showing at left back, although perhaps more might have been done to stop the threat in the lead-up to Fulham’s goal.
Endo Wataru (6/10):
The Japan international is not playing to his previous level like he did earlier in the season, but he is still useful in the middle of the park, much like Liverpool as a club.
Gravenberch, Ryan (7/10):
was a member of a midfield that, although not having the upper hand against their opponents in the first half, took his goal brilliantly and continued to get into the game.
Harvey Elliott: ( 6/10)
Instead of playing out on the right of attack, he was dropped back into midfield. Although he had an assist and displayed some good moves, it is unlikely that he will be a regular starter because he doesn’t leave enough of an impression on games.
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Cody Gakpo (7 out of 10):
was involved in a really strange-looking and dysfunctional attack in the first half, but as his directness and pace caused problems, he enjoyed greater joy in the second half. He still doesn’t seem totally at ease wearing a red shirt.
Diogo Jota (7/10):
was reserved at times, but he shown his poaching instincts and was there when it mattered to score.
Luis Diaz (6/10):
had a somewhat quiet game and didn’t seem to be as effective on the right as he would be on the left. Salah and Nunez, the replacements, made a bigger difference.
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Salah Mohamed (7/10):
appeared a little more animated during his appearance than he had in previous starts.
Darwin Nunez: 7 out of 10.
was quite the handful when he entered the game, bringing his usual chaotic factor to bear once more.
Joe Gomez (6/10):
bolstered Liverpool’s defense when he entered the game.
(7/10) Alexis Mac Allister:
When brought on, he gave Liverpool’s midfield more bite and stability.
Szoboszlai Dominik (N/A):
on in the last moments.
Klopp, J. (7/10):
His team shown great tenacity in sticking to their principles, and his replacements assisted in keeping Fulham at bay.
