Liverpool 2-2 Fulham: Jota rescues point for 10-man Reds

Ten-man Liverpool dropped Premier League points for only the third time this season as they were held in an entertaining 2-2 draw by Fulham.

Diogo Jota rescued a point for the Reds, who had Andrew Robertson sent off early on before having to come from behind twice at Anfield.

Marco Silva’s side struck in the 11th minute with Andreas Pereira volleying home Antonee Robinson’s cross, while Robertson was shown a straight red card for a professional foul on Harry Wilson soon after.

Cody Gakpo equalised early in the second half when he headed in Mohamed Salah’s cross, and the Reds subsequently looked to complete the turnaround.

Yet, Rodrigo Muniz restored the Cottagers’ advantage with a neat finish in the 76th minute, but the returning Jota popped up with a late equaliser to ensure the spoils were shared.

Arne Slot’s side remain top and move five points clear of second-place Chelsea, who will close the gap to two with victory over Brentford on Sunday, while the visitors climb a place to ninth.

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Data Debrief: Salah reaches three figures and Robinson assists again

Despite their impressive display at Anfield, Fulham have now dropped 17 points from winning positions in the Premier League this season, the most of any side.

Robinson provided assists for both of their goals, taking his league tally since the start of last season to 11 – the most by any defender during that time.

Liverpool’s first equaliser saw Salah register his 100th assist for the club across all competitions as he set up Gakpo.

Jota then levelled again with what was his eighth Premier League goal as a substitute for Liverpool since he joined them in 2020; the most by any player during that span.