Liverpool battled back to secure a 2-2 draw with Fulham after an early red card for Andy Robertson threatened their unbeaten streak, while Arsenal faltered in a goalless draw with Everton, and Newcastle dismantled Leicester 4-0 on an eventful Saturday in the Premier League.
At Anfield, Diogo Jota proved the hero, scoring an 86th-minute equalizer to extend Liverpool’s unbeaten run in all competitions to 19 games. The Reds, leading the league, sit five points clear of Chelsea, who play Brentford on Sunday.
Fulham shocked Liverpool early when Andreas Pereira’s volley, deflected off Robertson, found the net in the 11th minute. Things worsened for Liverpool just six minutes later when Robertson was sent off for a professional foul on Harry Wilson.
However, Cody Gakpo brought Liverpool level shortly after halftime with a header from Mohamed Salah’s cross. Fulham struck back in the 76th minute through Rodrigo Muniz, but Jota’s composed finish rescued a vital point for Jurgen Klopp’s men.
At the Emirates, Arsenal failed to capitalize on Liverpool’s slip, drawing 0-0 against Everton in a frustrating match for the Gunners. Despite dominating possession, Arsenal’s lack of finishing quality continued to undermine their title aspirations. After two consecutive draws, Mikel Arteta’s side remains third, six points adrift of Liverpool, who also have a game in hand.
Meanwhile, Newcastle delivered a resounding 4-0 victory over Leicester at St. James’ Park, ending Ruud van Nistelrooy’s promising start as Leicester manager. Jacob Murphy opened the scoring with a clinical strike in the 30th minute, followed by Bruno Guimaraes’ header early in the second half. Alexander Isak added a third moments later, and Murphy capped the performance with his second goal of the match. The defeat leaves Leicester precariously close to the relegation zone.
In another crucial clash, Ipswich secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Wolves at Molineux. Matt Doherty’s own goal gave Ipswich an early lead before Matheus Cunha equalized for Wolves in the 72nd minute. Jack Taylor’s stoppage-time header sealed the win, lifting Ipswich closer to safety and increasing pressure on Wolves manager Gary O’Neil.
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