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Rio Ngumoha shows he's Liverpool's future - and could help Arne Slot keep his job

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Arne Slot gave Rio Ngumoha a rare start and the Liverpool teenager didn't disappoint with a goal in the win over Fulham - which eases the pressure on the Dutch coachArne Slot got his teenage kicks from Rio Ngumoha, as Liverpool brushed aside Fulham to ease the pressure on their under-fire manager.Ngumoah produced a special strike to become Liverpool's youngest ever league scorer at Anfield. Liverpool had won just one of their last six outings in all competitions, and had lost three on the spin.So Slot turned to Ngumoha and Salah by recalling them to the team, having left the duo sat on the bench for the miserable midweek defeat at Paris Saint Germain.Andy Robertson was also recalled as part of five changes, having announced he would be leaving Anfield at the end of this season.



And this felt as big a game for the visitors, as it did for the hosts.READ MORE: Liverpool see off Fulham as Rio Ngumoha inspires timely win - 5 talking pointsREAD MORE: Liverpool fans protest at Fulham match after club decision and email from chiefA recent revival had reignited Fulham's own chances of securing European football, and a win here would see them move to within two points of Liverpool in the table. At least Liverpool had had a shot on target, something they failed to manage in the French capital.

Gakpo then dragged an effort just wide as Liverpool continued to knock on the door.But despite all the huffing a puffing to pin Fulham deep inside their own half, the home side couldn't blow the visitor's house down. The precocious youngster cut in from the right, before curling a delightful shot past Leno and into the far corner.Moments later Ngumoha had a hand in setting up his side's second goal, when Salah caressed a sublime finish into the opposite corner.