Arne Slot’s team took the lead with a stunning 25-yard strike from Alexis Mac Allister, but Fulham turned the game around with three goals in 13 minutes before half-time.
Ryan Sessegnon leveled the score with a composed first-time finish after Andreas Pereira’s cross fell perfectly for him in the box.
Nine minutes later, Alex Iwobi put Marco Silva’s side ahead. He intercepted a poor cross-field pass from Liverpool’s Andy Robertson on the edge of the box, and although his first shot was blocked, the rebound deflected off Robertson into the net.
Fulham’s third came from a corner that was only partially cleared. Iwobi misjudged his attempt to cross it back into the box, but Rodrigo Muniz kept the play alive. A quick touch set him through on goal, and the Brazilian striker calmly finished past Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.
Luis Diaz pulled one back for the visitors in the 72nd minute, tapping into the bottom corner from a pass by fellow substitute Conor Bradley, but Liverpool couldn’t find an equalizer.
Harvey Elliott came closest to leveling the score with a curling shot that hit the bar. Both Elliott and Federico Chiesa had half-chances in stoppage time, but neither tested Fulham’s goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
Liverpool remains 11 points clear at the top of the league with seven games left, needing just 11 more points to secure a record-equaling 20th league title.
Meanwhile, Fulham’s victory boosts their chances of qualifying for Europe, lifting them to eighth, just five points behind Chelsea in fourth.
Liverpool’s reminder: the job is not done yet
Despite the defeat, the result is unlikely to affect Liverpool’s final league position. Four wins from their remaining seven games should be enough to secure the title, but this match serves as a reminder that no victory in the Premier League is guaranteed.
Liverpool were second best in the first half, with Mac Allister’s brilliant goal coming against the run of play after Fulham’s strong start. Liverpool’s sloppy defending was evident, with Ibrahima Konate almost gifting Fulham an early goal, and mistakes from Curtis Jones, Andy Robertson, and Virgil van Dijk contributed to all three of Fulham’s goals.
In the second half, Liverpool came out with more urgency and created greater attacking threats, but missed chances, including Diogo Jota failing to beat Leno, left them with too much to do.
There’s no need for panic as Liverpool remains on the verge of their second league title in five years, but this defeat highlights that nothing is handed out in the Premier League — they must fight to secure it.
Fulham’s European ambitions remain alive
Just days after a painful FA Cup defeat to Crystal Palace, Fulham bounced back with a performance that keeps their European hopes intact. With seven games remaining, they are still in the hunt for Champions League qualification, with fifth place potentially enough to secure a spot.
At the start of the season, such a prospect seemed unlikely, but their first-half performance against Liverpool showed their capabilities. Out of possession, they pressed aggressively, disrupting Liverpool’s play, and when they regained possession, they used it intelligently.
Although Liverpool’s mistakes played a role in Fulham’s success, the buildup to their first goal showcased their fluid football, while their resilience was evident in the second half.
With Newcastle and Manchester City having games in hand, Fulham’s Champions League hopes are slim, but if they can maintain their form, a European place is within reach. Even if they fall short of Champions League qualification, a spot in the Europa League or Conference League would still be a worthy achievement.
