The Sportspedia
Liverpool had the chance of taking the Premier League lead today. They needed to beat Fulham but were only able to rescue a 1-1 score, meaning they are tied in points with Tottenham but are second due to goal difference. Southampton are third, ahead of Chelsea.
Fulham had a great start of the game, pressuring a busy Allison (BRA) that had to save a couple of opportunities. But he could not stop a powerful shot by Bobby Armani Decordova-Reid (JAM) from outside the box.
Liverpool tried to change things and they starting to create more opportunities. They equalized with a penalty by Salah (EGY) after a handball when a player has trying to protect himself on a free kick barrier.
Newly-ascended Fulham played a good match that was celebrated by their crowd, since this point is important in their struggle to remain at the Premiership.
Liverpool is having a good streak, having defeated the Wolves 4-0 and Ajax 1-0. They are back in Anfield on Wednesday against Tottenham, in a match for the Premier League top.
