Liverpool Breathe a Sigh of Relief as Ngumoha Shines in Win Over Fulham

Liverpool have ended their losing streak with a 2-0 victory over Fulham, easing the pressure on manager Arne Slot. The Reds' win was fueled by 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha, who became the youngest player to score a Premier League goal at Anfield, and Mohamed Salah, who netted his second league goal since November. Ngumoha's impressive strike was followed by Salah's classic finish, giving Liverpool a comfortable lead. Despite Fulham's dominance in the second half, Liverpool held on for a crucial win, which now gives them a four-point cushion in the race for the final Champions League spot. The win also marks a much-needed turnaround for Slot's side, who had won just two of their previous eight games in all competitions. Ngumoha's performance was particularly noteworthy, as he wrong-footed Timothy Castagne before curling the ball into the far corner for his first goal since August. The young player's involvement continued as he picked out Gakpo, who laid off the ball for Salah to score. The Egyptian's goal was only his sixth in the Premier League this season, after netting 29 in the previous campaign. Fulham had several chances to reduce the deficit, but Sasa Lukic's goal was ruled out for offside, and Rodrigo Muniz failed to capitalize on a free header. The result provides some breathing space for Slot, whose side will now look to reverse a 2-0 deficit against PSG in the Champions League.