Liverpool 2-0 Fulham: Strong First Half Secures Vital Win

Liverpool 2-0 Fulham: Strong First Half Secures Vital Win Liverpool 2 – 0 Fulham – Postmortem By Steven Smith After a 2-0 loss to PSG in the Champions League, the reigning Premier League contenders returned to Anfield knowing that anything less than three points would deepen an already fragile situation. What followed was a tale of two halves—one of control and clarity, the other of resilience and survival. The Starting Eleven Liverpool XI • GK – Giorgi Mamardashvili • RB – Jeremie Frimpong • CB – Ibrahima Konaté • CB – Virgil van Dijk (c) • LB – Milos Kerkez • CM – Curtis Jones • CM – Dominik Szoboszlai • RW – Mohamed Salah • AM – Florian Wirtz • LW – Rio Ngumoha • CF – Cody Gakpo Substitutes Used Ryan Gravenberch → Curtis Jones (45’) Alexander Isak → Jeremie Frimpong (68’) Alexis Mac Allister → Florian Wirtz (68’) Joe Gomez → Rio Ngumoha (68’) Trey Nyoni → Mohamed Salah (89’) ⸻ Goals Liverpool 1–0 Fulham – Rio Ngumoha (Florian Wirtz) – 36’ Liverpool 2–0 Fulham – Mohamed Salah (Cody Gakpo) – 40’ ⸻ Match Statistics • Possession – Liverpool 53% | Fulham 47% • xG – Liverpool 1.

81 | Fulham 1. 07 • Total Shots – Liverpool 18 | Fulham 19 • Shots on Target – Liverpool 5 | Fulham 4 • Fouls – Liverpool 10 | Fulham 4 • Corners – Liverpool 6 | Fulham 9 First Half The opening half was a demonstration of what this Liverpool side can still be when structure and intent align. From the first whistle, there was control, purpose, and a clear understanding of roles—something that has too often been missing this season.

The central midfield pairing was key. Curtis Jones, operating as the six, provided composure and intelligence in possession, constantly offering himself as the outlet from defence. Alongside him, Dominik Szoboszlai delivered the energy and forward thrust required of a true box-to-box presence.

The balance was natural, effective, and allowed Liverpool to dictate the tempo. Out wide, Rio Ngumoha was electric. The young winger played with fearlessness, repeatedly driving at his full-back and forcing Fulham onto the retreat.