The Reds played - and won - on this day in each of the last two years. Twelve months ago, James Milner’s nerveless 81st-minute penalty sealed a 2-1 success at Fulham soon after Ryan Babel had levelled Sadio Mane’s clinical opener.
Victory at Craven Cottage lifted Jürgen Klopp’s side two points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League, although Pep Guardiola’s team retained a game in hand.
“It was a good reaction. After they got the equaliser, we were again much clearer than we were before the equaliser. So, all good, a good reaction.