PLAYER RATINGS: Liverpool forward responds well to criticism from fans
Liverpool moved level with Arsenal on points at the top of the Premier League table after starring in a 3-1 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Trent Alexander-Arnold fired Liverpool in front with a stunning first half free-kick before Timothy Castagne pulled the hosts back on level terms just before half time.
Any fears of a possible comeback were quickly dispelled by Liverpool as Ryan Gravenberch fired Jurgen Klopp's title-chasers back ahead with his first Premier League goal.
Diogo Jota added a third to seal victory as the Portuguese star scored his 100th goal in English football to complete a dominant victory.
Mail Sport's Liverpool correspondent Lewis Steele gives his player ratings from an enthralling battle at Craven Cottage.
Fulham (4-2-3-1)
Bernd Leno - 7
Could do nothing for Trent Alexander-Arnold’s sublime free-kick to open the scoring but made several key stops either side of it. Probably should have done better with Liverpool’s third goal, though.
Timothy Castagne - 7
Extremely tidy finish to level the scores just before half-time, having to beat both Alisson and Wataru Endo on the goal-line. Got up and down the right wing well and contained Cody Gakpo.
Tosin Adarabioyo - 6.5 (Booked)
Calm in possession and had Diogo Jota’s number in the first half. Dominant defensive display at times but Fulham were carved open too easily after the break.
Calvin Bassey - 6
Made a vital interception to hook the ball away from Luis Diaz’s path early on. Struggled with Liverpool’s front three in the second half.
Antonee Robinson - 6.5
An electric presence bombing down Fulham’s left wing. Often lost out in duels with Luis Diaz in the first half.
Joao Palhinha - 6.5 (Booked)
So important to this Fulham side both on and off the ball. The
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