Fulham vs Liverpool result: James Milner penalty sends Reds back top
The Reds survived a scare at Craven Cottage
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Your support makes all the difference.James Milner's penalty sent Liverpool back to the top of the Premier League but they were far from impressive in a 2-1 win at Fulham.
Milner had to climb off the bench to rescue his side with an 81st-minute spot-kick as Jurgen Klopp's men looked like they were going to drop two vital points in the title race.
A below-par Liverpool had gone ahead through Sadio Mane's first-half strike, but a poor error from Virgil Van Dijk was capitalised on by former winger Ryan Babel to level for Fulham in the 74th minute.
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Fulham 0-1 Liverpool
66 minutes
Anguissa is in the book after accidentally kicking Mane.
Fulham 0-1 Liverpool
67 minutes
Much better from Fulham. They spring another counter attack through Babel, who delays his pass and eventually picks out Ayite. Liverpool get players back to close off the space and Anguissa’s low shot is held by Alisson. The home side are not out of this yet.
Fulham 0-1 Liverpool
70 minutes
There's a pause in play as Cairney receives some treatment from the Fulham physio. The break might help Liverpool, whose control of this game has started to slip over the last few minutes.
Fulham 0-1 Liverpool
71 minutes
Salah again loses out to Ream in Fulham's box and at the other end Babel nearly plays Mitrovic in on goal. Alisson is out quickly to clear.
Fulham 0-1 Liverpool
72 minutes
Liverpool make a double change: James Milner and Divock Origi are on for Roberto Firmino and Adam Lallana.
Fulham 0-1 Liverpool
73 minutes
Mane goes close! He rises highest from a corner and flicks his header against the bar.
GOAL! Fulham 1-1 Liverpool (Babel)
74 minutes
Fulham are level! Babel doesn't celebrate but the fans certainly do. Van Dijk makes a huge mistake, attempting to head the ball back to his goalkeeper but getting nowhere near enough power on the ball. Babel gets there before Alisson and taps into an empty net. Liverpool have been punished for not putting the game beyond Fulham.
Fulham 1-1 Liverpool
77 minutes
Liverpool look rattled. There has been an element of complacency to this second half performance. The game looked beyond Fulham even at 1-0, but they have raised their game and deservedly equalised. Liverpool need a response.
Fulham 1-1 Liverpool
77 minutes
Salah swivels away from Bryan and hits a right-footed shot from a tight angle. It deflects into the path of Rico, who makes an easy save.
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