Liverpool were made to work hard for their three points as the Reds beat Fulham 1-0 at Anfield, with supporters left relieved at a “dodgy” victory. The win over Fulham couldn’t have been more different to Sunday’s match against Tottenham, as Liverpool showed they could play, but struggled to strike a killer blow on the visitors, and relied on Mo Salah‘s first-half penalty to tide them over until the final whistle. Supporters were made to hold their breath as Fulham pushed for a late equaliser and after the match, there was plenty for fans to talk about. Paul Grech (@paul_grech) commented that “Three points despite the second-half performance…” while Goodread in the comments said “It’s all we can ask of the team really, just keep winning our games and let others worry about their results. Six games back this would have been a 0-0 draw.” Joel Sanderson-Murray (@joelsmurray) added that “There are defensive issues that need ironing out and it might clip the wings of Robertson but if the trade-off is getting to see Trent play like this every week then it’s worth going all out on this new system” and Chris Coughlin (@_ChrisCoughlin) tweeted “File this one under “a win is a win”…” Red (@TaintlessRed) commented that “In our 90+pt seasons we won a lot of games 2-1 but were secure out of possession & shut games down late on when leading” while Neil Darby (@neildarby70) joked “If they lose tomorrow night against Brighton will be some squeaky bums in Manchester!”
Divock in the comments said “Dodgy 1-0, I’ll take any wins at the moment, YNWA” while Manny (@STAYTRUEONELOVE) commented that “Got to be said nunes offers nothing when playing through the middle. Gakpo has alot more awareness, better positioning and dribbling. Nunes got alot to improve on” and Josh (@JoshLFC1909) added “Was it me or did our attack flow much better when Gakpo came on?” Red (@TaintlessRed) noted that “Those runs behind by Nunez are such a danger. He might not be the best when he drops into midfield areas like Bobby or Gakpo but he’s got different strengths that scares the hell out of defenders and makes things happen” while Jm1892 (@John5Mulvey) suggested “Need to be starting Diaz gakpo and salah for the remainder . The rest are impact . Jones and fab and Eliott maybe . Henderson is dying out there . Keep the bloody ball .” GakpoFC (@GakpoFC) added “Whoever is slandering nunez, imagine playing upfront and you get 0 service all game. You know how frustrating that is? He had ONE shot that whole game” and Serge SL in the comments said “Everyone slamming Nunez, it’s his first season and barely understands the language. I reckon next season he will be a different beast, once Klopp figures out his new formation.” D AV IE D (@Davidskimaa) commented “Gakpo is so very exciting to watch ???” while Cxle (@LfcCxle) added “Incredibly strange behaviour from our fanbase to constantly give Nunez shit, pre World Cup he was brilliant and people forget that. He’s only young and doesn’t speak English, just needs some confidence. Probably same bunch who wrote Gakpo off at the start” and Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) joked “Darwin Nunez is like Cyrus “The Virus” in Con Air: very entertaining but you wonder what the hell is going through his head at times.”
Keifer MacDonald (@KeiferMacd) noted that “It goes without saying that Liverpool only have themselves to blame for their shortcomings this season, but you can’t help but think where they could be had Luis Diaz been available throughout. Brilliant in the half-spaces tonight & Fulham just simply couldn’t contain him” while DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) added “Seeing Luis Diaz dribble at opponents opening up defences makes you wonder how the season would have panned out with him. Not saying Liverpool would be challenging for the title but Liverpool would be higher up the table.” And Could He Play (@andcouldheplay7) commented “What an absolutely joy