In a wild game at Anfield, Liverpool was reduced to ten men just 17 minutes in after Andy Robertson was sent off. However, their substitute Diogo Jota saved the day with a late goal to secure a point against Fulham. Referee Tony Harrington handed out four yellow cards and a red in the first half hour, adding to the excitement and tension of the match. Despite the chaos, Fulham took the lead early on, but Liverpool fought back to clinch a draw.
Robertson Sent Off in Liverpool's Draw Against Fulham
In a thrilling and chaotic encounter at Anfield, Liverpool were reduced to ten men after Andy Robertson was dismissed just 17 minutes into the match against Fulham. The Reds, however, managed to salvage a point thanks to a late equalizer from substitute Diogo Jota.
Match Summary
Liverpool started the match brightly, but their momentum was halted when Robertson was sent off for a challenge on Fabio Carvalho. The incident sparked controversy, with some arguing that the Scottish international deserved a yellow card rather than a red.
Despite being down to ten men, Liverpool fought back and equalized through Darwin Nunez in the 64th minute. However, Fulham regained the lead through Aleksandar Mitrovic just five minutes later.
With time running out, Jota popped up with a crucial goal in the 85th minute to secure a draw for Liverpool. The Portuguese winger has now scored four goals in his last four Premier League appearances.
Post-Match Reaction
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expressed his frustration with Robertson's red card, calling it a "clear yellow." He also praised his team's resilience and fighting spirit.
"We had a lot of chances, we dominated the game, and we should have won the game," Klopp said. "But Fulham also played well. We have to accept the result and move on."
Fulham manager Marco Silva was delighted with his team's performance and praised Mitrovic's goalscoring form.
"It was a great game, a great performance from our team," Silva said. "Mitrovic is a fantastic player. He's a goalscorer, and he's always dangerous."
Top 5 FAQs
Robertson was sent off for a challenge on Fabio Carvalho in the 17th minute. Referee Tony Harrington deemed the tackle to be reckless and dangerous.
Despite being down to ten men, Liverpool created more chances and had more possession than Fulham. However, the visitors defended well and took their chances efficiently.
Fulham have made a strong start to the Premier League season, winning three of their first five games. They currently sit in fifth place in the table.
Liverpool signed Nunez from Benfica for a club-record fee in the summer. The Uruguayan striker has scored four goals in seven Premier League appearances, but he has also missed several chances.
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