It was another routine win for Liverpool, but again not the most convincing or exciting performance.
Liverpool 2-0 Fulham
Premier League, Anfield
Sunday, 11 November 2018
Goals: Salah 41′, Shaqiri 53′.
A lightning-quick counter-attack saw Mohamed Salah open the scoring just 13 seconds after Fulham had a goal of their own disallowed.
Salah finished well for his eighth goal of the season, having been released down the right by Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The home side doubled the lead early in the second half, with Xherdan Shaqiri continuing to impress and delivering a controlled volley from Andy Robertson‘s cross to make the scoreline more comfortable.
The win moves Liverpool, at least temporarily, to the top of the table, but with both Chelsea and Man City in action later in the day it’s unlikely it will stay that way.
Next up is the international break, with Watford away in a fortnight.
Here’s how fans saw the game via social media on Sunday.
Shaqiri certainly earned praise for his display again
? 2 goals
? 3 assists? Xherdan Shaqiri has either scored or assisted in five of his last six games for Liverpool in all competitions pic.twitter.com/5C3kdGnImV
— GOAL India (@Goal_India) November 11, 2018
“Shaqiri is such a little gem. He’s effortlessly made the step up from Stoke.” – Krimson on the forums.
“Another win, clean sheet and still firmly in the title race. Still not at our best but it’s a win, I think Shaqiri needs to be a regular starter now.” – Kieran David on Facebook.
“A professional but fairly unexciting performance. Disappointed it wasn’t 8-0 but I’ll settle for the three points.
Shaqiri MoM in my book, although Mo was almost back to his old self.” – legalalien on the forums.
Again, the actual performance itself wasn’t the most convincing
Pretty poor that half so that Salah goal is all the better. Van Dijk looks like he's still got his PJs on and sleep in his eyes. I'd be looking to bring Hendo on for Fabinho earlyish 2nd half or maybe bring Keita into one of the 3 attacking mid slots.
— Paul (Maych) Machin (@ThePaulMachin) November 11, 2018
It wasn't easy – again – but #LFC keep the wins rolling in. This is now their best points haul (30), goal difference (+18) and goals against column (5) after 12 games of a Premier League season EVER.
— David Lynch (@dmlynchlfc) November 11, 2018
Decent result. Still not quite clicking. The longer it goes the more you wonder if this is us for the year. If we keep winning we can't complain.
— Green Scouser (@Green_Scouser) November 11, 2018
https://twitter.com/simoncollings82/status/1061617255576989698
Kinda amazing how we could have 30points from 12 games with so few of our players in top form
— SimonBrundish (@SimonBrundish) November 11, 2018
A positive was that both goals were assisted by full backs
Over a third of Liverpool's 19 officially assisted goals this season have been set up by full-backs (Robertson 5, Trent 2).
— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) November 11, 2018
Robertson (6) has registered more assists than any other player for Liverpool in the PL and CL this season https://t.co/lwQLQvccwu pic.twitter.com/mdw60cA4uz
— LiverpoolFC reddit (@LFCreddit) November 11, 2018
“Will take it, it’s weird though, 9-3-0 & there’s a bit of frustration/concern there about our performances, that first half we would’ve been punished by a decent team.
Robertson MOM quite easily.” – Red Ted on the forums.
But there is much debate now about Salah and Firmino’s roles in the recent change of system
I'd like to see Firmino back up top and Salah coming in from the right where he does most of his good work. Shaqiri looked bright. We are still making some silly decisions when we are in and around the box.
— Green Scouser (@Green_Scouser) November 11, 2018
Job done. Much improved 2nd half, controlled the game far better and didn’t give Fulham any hope. Fabinho, Shaqiri & Salah all very good; Robertson my MOTM.
— Joel Rabinowitz (@joel_archie) November 11, 2018
“Front 3 still not in sync like last year. Would’ve been 5-2 last year.” –
on Facebook.
https://twitter.com/JWilsonynwa/status/1061620214289350657
https://twitter.com/stehoare/status/1061601954164543489
Salah was good today imo. It's difficult to combine well when both Firmino & Mane were off, but Mo looked lively and sharp.
— Red (@TaintlessRed) November 11, 2018
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