Liverpool’s long Premier League unbeaten run came to a jarring halt in west London, undone by a confident and clinical Fulham side who flipped the contest on its head in an unforgettable first-half flurry.
Arne Slot’s men, previously unbeaten in 26 Premier League matches, arrived at Craven Cottage with title ambitions in full swing. They left, however, with a bruised ego and just a slender reminder of their fragility when the rhythm slips.
Mac Allister Sparkles but Fulham Take Control
The early signs were promising for Liverpool. Alexis Mac Allister, whose adaptation to life in Merseyside continues apace, produced a moment of sheer quality, curling a 25-yard effort beyond Bernd Leno to silence the home end.