The match at Fulham began brightly for Liverpool, with Alexis Mac Allister firing a stunning 20-yard strike into the top corner in the 12th minute
Liverpool’s unbeaten away run was abruptly ended by Fulham, as the Reds suffered a surprising 3-2 defeat at Craven Cottage on Sunday. Meanwhile, Chelsea and Brentford played out a goalless draw in a hard-fought London derby, while Tottenham Hotspur handed Southampton their earliest relegation in Premier League history with a 3-1 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The match at Fulham began brightly for Liverpool, with Alexis Mac Allister firing a stunning 20-yard strike into the top corner in the 12th minute. However, Fulham responded quickly. Ryan Sessegnon equalized just 11 minutes later, and the hosts took control with goals from Alex Iwobi and Rodrigo Muniz before halftime, putting them 3-1 ahead.
Liverpool fought back in the second half, with Luis Diaz pulling one back in the 60th minute. Despite their efforts, including a near-equalizer from Harvey Elliott that hit the crossbar, Liverpool could not find the equalizer. Fulham’s defense, led by goalkeeper Bernd Leno, held firm as the Reds suffered their second away loss of the season. Despite the defeat, Liverpool remains at the top of the Premier League, though their lead is now reduced to just 11 points with seven matches to go.
In the London derby, Chelsea and Brentford played out a tense 0-0 draw at the Gtech Community Stadium. Both teams came close to breaking the deadlock, particularly in the second half, with Chelsea’s Cole Palmer and Reece James both going close. Brentford’s goalkeeper Mark Flekken made several crucial saves, while Chelsea’s Robert Sanchez was similarly impressive, denying Bryan Mbuemo’s chances. Despite both teams’ best efforts, neither could find the winning goal, leaving Chelsea frustrated with their continued struggle on the road.
Tottenham, meanwhile, confirmed Southampton’s relegation with a dominant 3-1 victory. Spurs controlled the game from the outset, with Brennan Johnson scoring twice in the first half, taking his season tally to 15 goals. Southampton briefly sparked hope through a late goal from Mateus Fernandes, but Tottenham sealed the win in stoppage time, with Mathys Tel converting a penalty after Johnson was fouled in the box. The victory, Tottenham’s first in six matches, not only lifted Spurs but also sent Southampton down to the Championship, marking the earliest relegation in Premier League history.
