Alex Iwobi found the back of the net as Fulham delivered a significant blow to Liverpool’s Premier League title ambitions with a thrilling 3-2 victory on Sunday afternoon.

The defeat came at a critical time for Liverpool, as manager Arne Slot's men were poised to potentially open up a commanding 14-point lead over their closest title rivals, Arsenal. However, a series of costly defensive errors in the first half saw them squander that opportunity.

Liverpool started brightly and took an early lead courtesy of a sensational strike from Alexis Mac Allister. The goal seemed to set the tone for what many expected would be a dominant display by the league leaders.

However, Fulham had other plans. The home side capitalized on Liverpool’s defensive weaknesses, turning the game around before the break. Ryan Sessegnon leveled the score, and shortly afterward, Alex Iwobi struck a well-placed effort to give Fulham the lead. Rodrigo Muniz then added a third, further punishing Liverpool’s shaky defensive organization. Key players like Andy Robertson and Curtis Jones were singled out for their roles in the lapses.

In the second half, Arne Slot responded by making tactical substitutions, bringing on Conor Bradley and Luis Diaz. Their introduction injected new life into the team, and it quickly paid dividends. The duo linked up beautifully, with Diaz converting to narrow the scoreline to 3-2.

Despite mounting late pressure and throwing bodies forward in search of an equaliser, Liverpool could not breach Fulham’s resolute defense again. The hosts held on to their lead with discipline and determination, ultimately securing all three points.

As a result, Liverpool’s position at the top of the table has now become more vulnerable. The defeat breathes new life into the title race, giving renewed hope to Arsenal and other chasing teams eager to close the gap in the final stretch of the season.