Fulham vs Liverpool Player Ratings: Wirtz Rescues Point as Wilson Haunts Former Club

In a thrilling Premier League clash at Craven Cottage on January 4, 2026, Liverpool salvaged a vital point against Fulham in a 1-1 draw, thanks to Florian Wirtz's late equalizer. Former Liverpool loanee Harry Wilson haunted his old club, scoring Fulham's opener in the 16th minute, assisted by Raúl Jiménez, to give the hosts the lead.[1][2]

Fulham Lineup and Key Performers

Fulham lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Bernd Leno in goal, defended by Timothy Castagne, Joachim Andersen, Jorge Cuenca, and Antonee Robinson. Midfield featured Sasa Lukic and Tom Cairney, with Emile Smith Rowe, Wilson, and Kevin behind striker Jiménez. Substitutes included Harrison Reed, Adama Traoré, and Jonah Kusi-Asare.[2][5]

• Harry Wilson (8/10): Scored the decisive goal and tormented Liverpool's defense.
• Raúl Jiménez (7/10): Provided the assist and led the line effectively.
• Joachim Andersen (7/10): Solid at the back, conceded early corners but held firm.

Liverpool Lineup and Standouts

Liverpool, managed by Arne Slot, fielded Alisson Becker in goal, with a backline of Joe Gomez, Jeremie Frimpong, and others. Key attackers included Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones, and Wirtz. Subs featured Federico Chiesa, Andy Robertson, and Giorgi Mamardashvili.[1][5]

• Florian Wirtz (9/10): Hero of the match, his blocked shot early on and late rescue goal earned the point. Came close multiple times.[1]
• Cody Gakpo (6/10): Had a shot blocked from the center of the box, assisted by Jones.
• Curtis Jones (6/10): Creative in midfield but couldn't break down Fulham fully.
• Alisson (6/10): Made key saves but couldn't prevent Wilson's strike.

The game saw early Liverpool pressure with corners and blocked shots at the 5-6 minute mark, but Fulham struck first. Wirtz's intervention spared Liverpool's blushes, maintaining their title push amid a tight league table where Arsenal leads with 48 points.[2] Wilson's goal highlighted Fulham's resurgence, boosting their mid-table standing.[1][5]

Man of the Match: Florian Wirtz. Final score: Fulham 1-1 Liverpool.