Liverpool Bounce Back with 2-0 Victory Over Fulham as Ngumoha Makes History

Liverpool ended their three-game losing streak with a 2-0 win over Fulham, easing the pressure on manager Arne Slot. Rio Ngumoha, at just 17 years and 225 days old, became Liverpool's youngest Premier League goalscorer at Anfield with a stunning strike, followed by a classic Mohamed Salah goal. Despite Fulham's 19 shots and nine corners, Liverpool managed the game without major scares, giving them a cushion in the Champions League spot race. The win comes after a difficult week for Slot, who had seen his side lose to Manchester City and Paris St Germain. Ngumoha's goal was his first since a late winner at Newcastle in August, and it was a welcome return to form for the young player. Fulham dominated territory after the break but were unable to capitalize, with Sasa Lukic having a goal ruled out for offside and Rodrigo Muniz missing a free header. The victory gives Liverpool a four-point gap over Chelsea in sixth place, with Chelsea set to play Manchester City. Slot praised Ngumoha's performance, highlighting his ability to dominate one-on-one situations and deserve more playing time. Sky Sports' Jamie Redknapp also praised Ngumoha, recalling his time training with Redknapp's son and noting his exceptional talent and work ethic.