Fulham v Liverpool Live: ‘Boring’ Reds Behind to Harry Wilson’s Superb Strike

Fulham took a shock early lead against Liverpool in their Premier League clash at Craven Cottage on January 4, 2026, thanks to a stunning strike from Harry Wilson. The match, kicking off at 15:00 UTC, saw the hosts silence the visitors just minutes into the game, leaving Arne Slot's side trailing 1-0 after 22 minutes.[3][1]

Wilson, enjoying a purple patch with five goal involvements in his last eight Premier League home outings, unleashed a banger that caught Liverpool off guard. Fulham, sitting 12th in the table with an 8-3-8 record and 27 points from 19 games, have been solid at home, having upset Liverpool 3-2 in the corresponding fixture last season—their first win in 15 head-to-heads (previously D4, L10).[2][1][4]

Liverpool, fourth with 10-3-6 and 33 points from 19 matches, started sluggishly despite their higher standing. Early chances fell to the Reds: at 5', Cody Gakpo's right-footed shot from the centre was blocked after a Curtis Jones assist, followed by Florian Wirtz's outside-the-box effort also denied. A corner came their way soon after, conceded by Joachim Andersen.[1]

The game remains in its infancy, with Fulham's defence holding firm. Key Fulham players like Samuel Amissah, Kevin, and Sander Berge feature prominently, while Liverpool push for an equalizer. Currently, the league table shows Arsenal leading on 48 points, Aston Villa on 42, and Manchester City on 41, with Liverpool four points off the top three pacesetters.[1]

As the match unfolds, Fulham fans dream of another upset, while Liverpool aim to reignite their title challenge. Live updates continue from Craven Cottage, where the 'boring' Reds—tagged critically by some—face a stern test against a resurgent Wilson-led Fulham.[3][2]

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