Liverpool Bounces Back with 2-0 Win Over Fulham as Ngumoha Makes History
Liverpool ended their three-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory over Fulham, thanks to goals from Rio Ngumoha and Mohamed Salah. Ngumoha, at just 17 years and 225 days old, became Liverpool's youngest ever Premier League goalscorer at Anfield, while Salah scored his second Premier League goal since November. Liverpool had previously struggled in the final 20 minutes of games, conceding two or more goals 18 times, but they managed to hold on to their lead despite Fulham's 19 shots and nine corners. The win gives Liverpool a four-point cushion in the race for the final Champions League spot. Ngumoha's goal was his first since his late winner at Newcastle in August, and it was set up by Florian Wirtz's driving run. Salah's goal was his sixth in the Premier League this season, after netting 29 in the previous campaign. Fulham dominated possession after the break but were unable to capitalize, with Sasa Lukic having a goal ruled out for offside and Rodrigo Muniz failing to make the most of a free header. The win comes as a relief for Liverpool manager Arne Slot, who had been under pressure after a string of poor results.