Liverpool slumped to a sixth straight Anfield loss on Sunday when Fulham's 1-0 victory deepened the Premier League champions' struggles.
Much of the
pre-match discussion had been about Mohamed Salah’s reaction to being
substituted in Thursday's loss to Chelsea. The week got worse for the striker
when he was caught dithering in possession inside his own penalty area. Mario
Lemina seized his chance to drive a shot across goalkeeper Alisson Becker and
inside the far post for his first Fulham goal in the 45th minute.
Liverpool
had been enjoyed a 68-match unbeaten streak at Anfield in the league until
losing to Burnley in January.
The latest
loss left Liverpool in seventh place — 22 points behind leader Manchester City,
which was hosting Manchester United later Sunday. Fulham is now only in the
relegation zone on goal difference, although having played a game more than
17th-place Brighton.
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