A calm evening on Merseyside
Liverpool controlled the match against Fulham from the first whistle. New signing Hugo Ekitike proved his worth by opening the scoring in just the 12th minute from a Mohamed Salah cross. The London visitors rarely troubled Alisson's goal, focusing almost entirely on defensive shape.
In the second half, Cody Gakpo came off the bench to seal the win. The three points keep Liverpool in fifth place and firmly in contention for a Champions League return next season. The gap to fourth-placed Aston Villa now stands at just three points.