Fulham 1-3 Liverpool: Diogo Jota back with a bang as Reds keep up with Arsenal in Premier League title race

Despite their disappointing performance in Europe, Liverpool managed to climb to second place in the Premier League standings, tying with the top-seeded Arsenal team, thanks to a solid 3-1 victory over Fulham at the Craven Cottage stadium.

The team led by Jurgen Klopp made a strong recovery after being knocked out of the Europa League by Atalanta and suffering a home defeat against Crystal Palace last week. They are still determined to win the Premier League championship.

Trent Alexander-Arnold started the success for the Merseyside team with an outstanding free-kick on the 32nd minute, however, just before the halftime break, Timothy Castagne scored and equalized for Marco Silva's side precisely on the 45+2-minute mark.

The unexpected defeat at home against Palace last Sunday gave Manchester City an advantage. However, after winning against Wolves on Saturday, Mikel Arteta's Arsenal team took the lead. Nevertheless, Liverpool still managed to keep up with a commanding performance in the second half.

At the 53-minute mark, Ryan Gravenberch regained the lead for the visitors by receiving a pass from Harvey Elliott. Gravenberch then executed a flawless curling finish that went past Bernd Leno and into the net off the post.

After halftime, Alisson was on the sidelines watching as Liverpool increased their dominance. Diogo Jota sealed the match with a third goal, sprinting to receive Cody Gakpo's pass and shooting it low into the right corner of the net.

Liverpool and Arsenal are now tied for first place with 74 points each, although Liverpool is in second place due to their lower goal difference. Manchester City is currently in third place with 73 points, but they have one less game played. In the meantime, Fulham sits comfortably in the 12th spot with a total of 42 points.

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In Fulham's recent match, Leno scored a 7 while Castagne got the same score. Robinson came in with a 6, while Bassey and Adarabioyo received 5s. Palhinha and Lukic both scored 6s. Iwobi and Pereira got 6s as well, while Reed received a 5. Muniz did a great job with a score of 7.

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In Liverpool's recent match, the team's goalkeeper Alisson received a rating of 6 out of 10. Robertson, who played as a defender, got a rating of 7. Alexander-Arnold, also a defender, received a score of 8. Van Dijk, another defender, had a rating of 6, while Quansah received a rating of 6, making him equal to Van Dijk in terms of performance. Moving on to midfielders, Gravenberch earned a score of 8, while Endo and Elliott received scores of 7 each. Gakpo, who played as a forward, also earned a score of 7. Diaz and Jota, the two other forwards, had ratings of 6 and 8, respectively.

Alternative: Players utilized: Mac Allister (6), Nunez (6), Szoboszlai (n/a), Gomez (6), Salah (6).

The standout performer of the game is Diogo Jota.

"Jota Sparks Liverpool's Title Comeback"

Liverpool lost 1-0 to Palace with an anticipated goals score of 2.81, which happens to be the highest among Premier League teams that didn't manage to score a goal since Newcastle's last encounter with Crystal Palace way back in September 2022.

Klopp's team should have taken the lead within the first five minutes, however Luis Diaz missed the target with his header from Alexander-Arnold's pass.

During their latest competition, Liverpool has experienced a few seasons where they narrowly lost to Man City by only one point despite both teams winning the same amount of games throughout the final stretch.

The guests were aware that losing any more points in the city would be detrimental, so they made an effort to keep their momentum going. They almost scored once more when Alexander-Arnold found Diaz inside Antonee Robinson's area, but unfortunately, Jota missed the cross.

Fulham still has the opportunity to compete for the top 10 position, and they showed their potential when Alex Iwobi assisted Joao Palhinha to take a shot from the edge of the box. However, Alisson made a straightforward save. When the game was in its 30th minute, Palhinha pulled Jota right outside the penalty area, leading to a costly decision.

Elliott had witnessed a previous instance in which a free-kick had hit the foot of the Fulham wall. This time, however, Alexander-Arnold took charge and successfully placed his kick into the corner of the goal that Leno was unable to defend.

Liverpool sensed an opportunity when Gakpo quickly made the Fulham goalkeeper to fend off a powerful shot. However, Silva confirmed that his team was well-prepared for the game, and they demonstrated their skills to equalize just before the end of the first half.

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At first, Jarell Quansah did a good job of preventing Rodrigo Muniz from scoring with a close-range header. However, Castagne was there and used his foot to push the ball that was lying around past Alisson.

Liverpool have been struggling with their defense at Craven Cottage for a while now, as they haven't been able to keep a clean sheet in any of their past nine league games there. The last time they managed to do so was back in April 2009 when they beat their opponent by a score of 1-0. During a recent interview, former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher acknowledged this issue and pointed out that the team needs to improve its defensive performance even after the current manager leaves. Additionally, he emphasized that Liverpool's defense isn't as strong as Arsenal's, indicating that there's even more they can do to tighten up their backline.

Elliott wasn't having a good time coming back to Fulham. He missed a shot that Jota passed to him just five minutes into the second half. However, a few moments later, he played a crucial role in Liverpool's second goal. He intercepted Iwobi's clearance and passed it to Gravenberch, who scored a perfectly placed shot from 20 yards away.

Gravenberch marked a memorable moment in his career by scoring his first goal in the Premier League. Later on, he teamed up with Andrew Robertson to create an opportunity for Jota, whose skilled and quick shot was expertly saved by Leno.

The football player from Portugal managed to score on his first league start in February. His goal was successful, as he hit a grounded shot that went past Leno's reach. Gakpo helped him by slipping him through the ball. This success brought Liverpool back to the top of the competition.

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Silva: Poor Reaction To Second Goal

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In an interview with Sky Sports, Fulham manager Marco Silva expressed his thoughts.

Alexander-Arnold performed remarkably with his free-kick goal, and we responded admirably. We had several impressive instances, whether through open play or counter-attacks.

At half-time, the score seemed reasonable because we had a decent response. I believed we had earned an equalising goal at that point in time. Our intention was to continue with the same level of energy in the second half. However, the way we let in the second goal was very difficult to accept.

We had a great opportunity to launch a counter-offensive against them since there was an opening we intended to exploit, but unfortunately, we mistakenly relinquished possession and they obtained a goal. Our response to this development was less than impressive. It's crucial that we study and comprehend this circumstance.

We must focus on the 12 points we have left to play for. Our football club has come a long way and made tremendous progress. We aim to achieve even greater things in the future.

Our team comprises of highly skilled professionals who are deeply committed to representing our team with utmost pride and dedication. Regardless of our opponents, we remain steadfast in our pursuit of earning points and securing our rightful position. Our unwavering professionalism has been evident throughout the entire season, leaving no room for doubt in our players' abilities.

Klopp: We'll Aim For The Title In The Strongest League

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According to Jurgen Klopp, the Liverpool team won the past two matches away from home. He also stated that the team performed exceptionally well, except for the last 10 minutes of the first half. Klopp expressed disappointment that they conceded a goal during that time.

Football is a team sport and every player is essential. We must persevere and overcome challenges during matches. Each member of the team possesses exceptional skills, however, momentum may not always be in our favor. It is our duty to determine the appropriate time and length of play for each player. This is all part of the job.

We now have 74 points, which is great! We thought we played well against Atalanta, but unfortunately, we didn't win. However, today's game was even better.

Why would we fail to act? What led us to our current position? We find ourselves in the most competitive and demanding league globally, competing with two exceptional teams. Our presence in the battle is evidence of our resilience and courage.

At times, it's necessary to regain the energy and we have managed to do that to some extent. Do you reckon that City is feeling the heat? They have triumphed in all tournaments in the recent years.

We need to concentrate on our own team. I strive to provide advice that will be beneficial - it won't be helpful if we begin pondering the other team.

Liverpool's Carragher Hails Huge Win

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Jamie Carragher from Sky Sports:

Liverpool achieved a massive triumph, not only in regards to the competition for the title and gaining three points, but also in restoring their performance back on course.

During the middle of the week, they were victorious in the match but unfortunately eliminated from the tournament. Nevertheless, I believe Klopp saw this as an opportunity to declare that 'Liverpool are back'. They were able to prevent the opposing team from scoring, clinched the win, and showed an even better performance. This was definitely a progression for the team.

There's definitely room for improvement, but it's a huge achievement. Being tied with Arsenal for first place with only five Premier League games left is a favorable position.

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Liverpool's performance in the recent midweek match and today's game were not up to their usual standard. However, we understand as players that when we experience a dip in form and a loss of confidence, we need to work on rebuilding it gradually.

In my opinion, they will perform even better on Wednesday's game versus Everton and showed progress compared to their performance on Thursday evening.

Klopp attempted to find some good aspects from the situation where Liverpool was eliminated from the Europa League. Supporters of Liverpool are feeling quite disheartened that their team didn't emerge victorious in a competition where they were favored to win.

However, Klopp utilized this achievement as a stepping stone, as his team managed to maintain a clean scorecard in their recent match against Atalanta. Furthermore, they've managed to win two consecutive matches while playing away from home, which is certainly commendable. With only two more challenging matches left to endure, if they can overcome these obstacles, it will certainly bolster their chances and position them in a favorable standing.

Having the ability to emerge victorious in four games played on the road within a span of 10 days is an advantageous position to be in as it paves the way for the remaining three games in the Premier League.

Klopp Has Chance To Enhance His Legacy

Ben Grounds from Sky Sports is reporting live from Craven Cottage.

Klopp expresses optimism regarding Liverpool's position in the race for the title and firmly believes that winning their remaining five matches would secure them another Premier League championship.

After a series of challenging outcomes, which commenced with drawing against Manchester United, trailed by losses at home to Atalanta and Crystal Palace, the squad managed to conclude with a 1-0 triumph in the Europa League held in Bergamo. However, the win could not save them from being eliminated from the tournament with a 3-1 aggregate score during the quarter-final phase.

Having kept a clean sheet for the first time in 10 games was a great morale boost, especially since their performance hasn't been the best in terms of scoring goals. In order to surpass both Arsenal and third position team Manchester City, who have a game left to play, they need to have a perfect end to their current run.

Klopp won't worry too much about not achieving a clean sheet in the current stage of the season, as long as they are winning. Out of 33 games, they scored in 31, which is the highest in the Premier League this season. In this match, they dominated their opponents in the second half.

Based on the enthusiastic celebrations, Klopp seems to believe that he still has enough time to enhance his legacy.

Diogo Jota Shines As Player Of The Match

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Diogo Jota achieved an admirable milestone by scoring his 100th goal in English football, combining his achievements during his time at Wolves (44 goals) and at Liverpool (56 goals).

Klopp was questioned about Jota's finishing ability and he responded by stating that Mo Salah is the greatest finisher in their club, despite this, he expressed his satisfaction with Diogo's reappearance. He also emphasized that Cody Gakpo, who had been injured, was of equal importance and physically present on the team.

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On April 27th, Saturday, at 3pm, there will be a match between Fulham and Crystal Palace taking place at Fulham's stadium.

On April 24th, at 8pm, Liverpool will travel to Everton's stadium by crossing Stanley Park to play them.