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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Everton 0-0 Chelsea
10 minutes
Gueye is down and receiving some treatment from the physio after coming off worse in a challenge with David Luiz. The break might help Everton, who've been on the ropes over the last few minutes.
Everton 0-0 Chelsea
15 minutes
Everton have successfully taken some of the sting out of Chelsea's attack since play restarted. They're offering almost no threat themselves, though, and look short of ideas in the final third.
Everton 0-0 Chelsea
16 minutes
The hosts finally get a shot off. Digne wins the ball in the middle and plays a quick pass into the feet of Calvert-Lewin. He turns and shoots but his effort rises harmlessly over the bar.
Everton 0-0 Chelsea
19 minutes
Barkley breaks into the Everton box from the left and does well to beat Gomes. He tries a shot but gets it completely wrong, slicing the ball out for a throw-in on the far side to the delight of the home fans.
Everton 0-0 Chelsea
20 minutes
Now Jorginho goes for goal, receiving the ball after good work from Higuain and driving a shot straight at Pickford. Only one side look like scoring at the moment.
Everton 0-0 Chelsea
23 minutes
Barkley picks up the ball 25 yards out from goal and hits another long-range shot. Again, it's straight at Pickford, who saves comfortably.
Everton 0-0 Chelsea
26 minutes
Gomes hits a low shot from distance which flies towards goal. It's straight at Kepa, who's been a spectator so far. He had to be alert there, though, to avoid spilling the ball.
Everton 0-0 Chelsea
30 minutes
Chelsea are in complete control of this game without really creating that much. The murmurs of discontent from the home supporters are growing more audible as the half progresses.
Everton 0-0 Chelsea
31 minutes
Chance for Pedro, who's been quiet so far. Alonso gets to the byline and pulls the ball back for the Spaniard. He tries to guide the ball first time into the far corner but skews it well wide.
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