English League Results: Liverpool Wins Dramatically Over Fulham, 10 Chelsea Men Beat Brighton
Liverpool played a dramatic match before finally beating Fulham 4-3 in the 2023/2024 Premier League at Anfield, Sunday (4/12/2023) evening WIB. This victory temporarily lifted the Reds to second place in the standings.
The hosts took the lead following an own goal from Bernd Leno ('20), before Harry Wilson ('24) equalized not long after. Liverpool took the lead again through Alexis Mac Allister ('38), but the visitors again forced Kenny Tete ('45+3) to draw in the first half.
After the Liverpool vs Fulham break , Jurgen Klopp's troops had difficulty finding a third goal. Instead, they conceded to Bobby De Cordova-Reid ('80).
Luckily the players' enthusiasm did not fade. Plus the support of the crowd, Liverpool was able to turn the score around thanks to Wataru Endo ('87) and Trent Alexander-Arnold ('88).
This victory made Liverpool overtake defending champions Manchester City, who just played against Tottenham Hotspur in the middle of the night. The Merseyside club collected 31 points, two points ahead of The Citizens.
Chelsea beat Brighton at Stamford Bridge
In another match that was held at the same time, Chelsea successfully beat Brighton & Hove Albion even though they had to play with 10 people at Stamford Bridge. The Blues won 3-2.
The hosts were in a comfortable position after taking a two-goal lead through Enzo Fernandez ('17) and Levi Colwill ('21). However, the situation changed after Facundo Buonanotte ('43) reduced the position. Moreover, Conor Gallagher ('45) was sent off after collecting two yellow cards.
Chelsea finally regained a two goal lead through Fenandez's penalty ('65). This condition is important because Brighton can score a goal in injury time through Joao Pedro ('90+2).
This first win in the last three matches lifted Mauricio Pochettino's men up to 10th in the standings.