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Arne Slot will know the unavoidable truth about Liverpool's last gasp Fulham heartbreak

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I cannot access the specific Liverpool Echo article you've linked. However, I can provide context based on the match that occurred on January 4, 2026. **Match Summary:** Liverpool drew 2-2 with Fulham at Craven Cottage in a dramatic encounter that saw the champions denied victory in stoppage time.[1][3] After a largely underwhelming first half where Liverpool failed to register a shot on target, the match transformed following the interval.[3] **Key Events:** Harry Wilson gave Fulham a half-time lead, but Liverpool equalized through **Florian Wirtz** just before the hour mark, with the goal set up by a mazy run from Conor Bradley.[3] Liverpool appeared to have secured victory when **Cody Gakpo** finished from close range in the 94th minute.[1][3] However, **Harrison Reed** produced one of the goals of the season in the 97th minute, striking brilliantly to earn Fulham an unexpected draw.[3] The drama was compounded by VAR decisions, with Fulham's opening goal initially flagged offside before review confirmed Virgil van Dijk had played Wilson onside by the narrowest margin.[3] **Manager's Reaction:** Arne Slot appeared visibly stunned at the final whistle, having seen what seemed like a certain three points slip away.[1] In his post-match response, Slot praised his team's **resilience**, noting they had overcome a poor first-half display and lacked several attacking options.[2] **Context:** This result came just days after Liverpool's goalless draw against Leeds on Thursday, further damaging their Premier League title aspirations.[3] The draw leaves Liverpool's top-four hopes in jeopardy as they continue to struggle with attacking consistency under Slot's management.