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
28 minutes
It's all Liverpool now. Fulham deal with a corner but Salah is lurking on the edge of the box and goes for goal from distance. Rico just about holds onto it with Van Dijk ready to pounce.
Fulham 0-1 Liverpool
32 minutes
Fulham are working hard off the ball and attempting to create chances when they win it back. But the gulf between the teams is clear to see. Liverpool are in complete control and you get the feeling they've yet to move out of first gear.
Fulham 0-1 Liverpool
35 minutes
Liverpool nearly get a second through Robertson, who plays a one-two with Lallana and looks to beat Rico from a tight angle. Fulham's goalkeeper gets his body in the way, though, and the hosts remain just one goal down.
Fulham 0-1 Liverpool
37 minutes
Babel has been the standout player for Fulham. He beats Alexander-Arnold with an impressive burst of speed and picks out Cairney. The midfielder's shot sails over the bar, but it at least gets the home fans off their seats.
Fulham 0-1 Liverpool
39 minutes
Fabinho is the first player to go into the book for a late challenge on Cairney after some sloppy passing in midfield.
Fulham 0-1 Liverpool
41 minutes
Fabinho, moments after his booking, slides in again and takes out Seri. The crowd want Craig Pawson to brandish a second yellow, but Liverpool's midfielder gets away with it.
Fulham 0-1 Liverpool
44 minutes
Firmino finds himself in space on the edge of Fulham's box with red shirts to his left and right. But his pass is poor and goes behind for a goal kick. Liverpool, despite their dominance, haven't taken the game away from the home side yet.
Fulham 0-1 Liverpool
45 minutes
One minute of added time will be played.
Half time: Liverpool go into the break with a narrow lead, but they've been in complete control at Craven Cottage. Mane's 20th goal of the season put them in front and they've been relatively untroubled at the back. It's difficult to see Fulham coming back into this one.
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