Liverpool’s hopes of winning the Premier League championship were dashed on Sunday after Fulham overcame a deficit to overcome them 3–2 at Craven Cottage, thanks to an outstanding effort from Alex Iwobi.
Fulham overcame an early deficit to take control of the game, thanks in large part to the Nigerian midfielder, who scored one goal and assisted on another.
After being set up by Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister scored a screamer to give Liverpool the lead in the fourteenth minute.
The lead, however, was short-lived as Fulham quickly equalised. Ryan Sessegnon equalised nine minutes later with a calm finish to make it 1-1.
The momentum shifted firmly in Fulham’s favour, and in the 32nd minute, Iwobi made it 2–1 with a well-taken goal. Just five minutes later, Iwobi turned provider, setting up Rodrigo Muniz for Fulham’s third, making it 3–1 before halftime.
The second half saw Liverpool push for a comeback. Luis Díaz gave the visitors hope in the 72nd minute with a goal assisted by Conor Bradley, reducing the deficit to 3–2.
However, despite their efforts, Liverpool was unable to find an equaliser.
Fulham held firm defensively, with Bernd Leno picking up a yellow card in the dying moments of the match as the Cottagers clung to their lead.
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Yellow cards were also shown to Sasa Lukić shortly after the restart and Eto Mile Smith Rowe in the 86th minute.
The defeat means Liverpool’s bid to secure the Premier League title faces a slight delay, as they missed an opportunity to seal the title before the season runs out.
For Fulham, the win marks a significant statement and a boost for European football next season.
