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Liverpool Held to Another Draw
Liverpool’s Premier League struggles continued with a 2-2 draw against Fulham on Saturday, as Andrew Robertson’s contentious red card stole the spotlight. This marks the second consecutive match where Liverpool dropped points, following their 3-3 draw with Newcastle United.
The drama unfolded early at Anfield, with Robertson sent off in the 15th minute for pulling down a Fulham player in a potential goal-scoring situation. Referee Tony Harrington reviewed the incident on the pitch-side monitor but upheld the decision, sparking heated debate. Questions were raised about a potential offside in the buildup, adding fuel to Liverpool’s frustration.
Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool’s captain, voiced concerns about the officiating after the game, speaking to Sky Sports:
“We felt the referee was nervous and struggled to communicate, especially with Robertson. We talk about protecting referees, but it was hard to have a normal conversation. Still, we can’t use this as an excuse for losing points.”
Despite playing a man down, Liverpool battled back from 0-1 and 1-2 deficits, with goals from Mohamed Salah and Darwin Núñez securing the draw. Manager Arne Slot reflected on the match’s emotional intensity and acknowledged the challenge of the red card decision:
“I thought it might have been offside. It’s frustrating to go down to ten men, but we have to trust the VAR’s process. In the end, we take responsibility for the draw. It’s not the referee’s fault.”
Looking ahead, Slot urged his team to recover quickly:
“We’ll take the point, regroup, and ensure we’re ready for Wednesday against Southampton in the EFL Cup.”
“We’ll take the point, regroup, and ensure we’re ready for Wednesday against Southampton in the EFL Cup.”
Liverpool remains determined to regain form as they navigate a congested schedule. However, the Robertson red card and questions about officiating will likely linger as key talking points in their Premier League campaign.
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