Liverpool's Title Charge Stumbles as Fulham Stun at Craven Cottage
So, here's the story — Liverpool, who’ve looked like genuine title favourites all season, just got a serious wake-up call at Craven Cottage. The 3-2 defeat to Fulham wasn’t just a bad day at the office — it exposed cracks in Arne Slot’s system that can’t be ignored anymore.
It all started off a bit shaky, and honestly, you could feel it from the get-go. Curtis Jones was again covering at right-back, not his natural role, and Fulham wasted no time exploiting it. Within minutes, a lapse by Ibrahima Konaté gifted Rodrigo Muniz a golden chance, and even Virgil van Dijk — yes, that Van Dijk — couldn’t bail them out. In fact, Muniz brushed past him with a touch of swagger that made the Dutchman look, dare I say, mortal.
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Despite the chaotic opening, Liverpool actually struck first. Alexis Mac Allister created something out of nothing, stealing the ball and firing in a beauty that gave the Reds a short-lived lead. But Fulham weren’t going to just roll over. They fought back — and fast. Ryan Sessegnon, returning from a rough spell at Spurs, lashed one in after another Jones defensive error, and then Iwobi’s deflected shot made it 2-1. Liverpool's defence was collapsing, and Van Dijk, already nursing frustration, looked rattled.
Then came the real moment of shock — Muniz again. This time he shrugged off Van Dijk like he wasn’t even there, storming through and scoring Fulham’s third. It was an incredible mix of power, technique, and confidence — and it left the Liverpool skipper fuming.
Second half, Slot tried to patch things up. Luis DÃaz came on, and Conor Bradley finally relieved Jones. That change sparked a bit of life. Bradley sprinted down the flank and teed up DÃaz to make it 3-2, giving Liverpool hope. There were chances after that — Elliott hit the crossbar, Chiesa couldn’t finish from close range, and DÃaz had a penalty shout waved away — but Fulham dug deep and held on.
By the final whistle, Fulham were celebrating like they’d just won a cup final — and honestly, it felt deserved. Iwobi was on fire, Robinson ran the flank like a machine, and Liverpool just looked... tired. Deflated. Beatable.
Of course, it’s not the end of the world for Liverpool. They’re still top, still in control. But if this performance showed anything, it’s that they’ve got some serious squad questions to answer before May. Robertson and Jones had a rough day, Van Dijk didn’t look his usual self, and the depth behind the starting XI is clearly still a work in progress.
For Fulham, though? A perfect afternoon. The sunshine, the goals, and a reminder to the Premier League’s elite that nothing comes easy — not even for the title favourites.
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