Craven Cottage basked in sunshine and celebration on Sunday as Fulham pulled off a stunning 3-2 win over Premier League leaders Liverpool. In one of their finest performances of the season, Marco Silva’s side showed energy, discipline, and clinical finishing to send their fans home beaming and lift themselves to eighth in the table.
Despite falling behind to a spectacular strike from Alexis Mac Allister early on, Fulham responded with a blistering spell of attacking football that saw them score three goals in 14 minutes. Ryan Sessegnon volleyed in the equaliser, Alex Iwobi pounced on an error from Andy Robertson to put Fulham ahead, and Rodrigo Muniz outmuscled Virgil van Dijk to fire home a third before half-time.
Liverpool fought back in the second half, with Luis Díaz pulling one back in the 72nd minute, but Fulham held firm under pressure. Bernd Leno was instrumental in the win, producing key saves as the hosts weathered a late storm to preserve the lead.
It was Fulham’s first home league win over Liverpool since 2011, and it came on a day when the team, fans, and sunshine all seemed to be in perfect harmony. The Craven Cottage faithful roared their approval at full time, bolstered by a result that not only dented Liverpool’s title charge but also reaffirmed Fulham’s European ambitions.
Yet amid the celebrations, one note of realism remains: Fulham still lack a consistent, out-and-out goal scorer. Their goals continue to be spread across midfielders and defenders, and while Muniz impressed, the team’s next step in their evolution may require a reliable No. 9.
Still, as fans spilled out into West London glowing from both the sun and the scoreline, few were dwelling on that. This was a day for pride, passion, and a real statement from Fulham.
Post-match interview with the Gaffer
Speaking after the match, Fulham boss Marco Silva praised his side’s energy, tactical discipline, and mentality in overcoming Liverpool at Craven Cottage. “Great three points for us, I really believe we deserve it,” he said. “Our first half was at a very good level in every aspect of the game. A great goal from Mac Allister, but our reaction was great.”
Silva credited his players for executing the game plan with intensity and precision. “We knew in our preparations that this would be a high-energy, high-tempo game,” he said. “Our first pressure was very good; we picked the right moments to press, and we kept our block compact to stop the spaces where they like to exploit. We didn’t just sit back—we played our way.” Fulham scored three times before half-time, and although Liverpool responded in the second half, Silva felt his side were always in control.
The manager reflected on what he called a “really difficult nine days” for his squad—three matches including an FA Cup exit and a narrow loss at Arsenal. Sunday, he said, was about bouncing back and giving something back to the supporters. “The fans have been brilliant. I don’t know why, but the atmosphere at Craven Cottage is getting better and better,” he said. “They were all supporting the team, and this afternoon we gave them something back with three important points.”
Silva also praised individual performances, singling out goalscorers Ryan Sessegnon, Alex Iwobi, and Rodrigo Muniz. “Great to see Sess—he’s so versatile, and we’re trying to use him in a way that gets the best from him. A great finish again,” Silva said. “Alex had another great moment, and Rodrigo gave us that clinical striker’s instinct. He can create something from nothing.” He added that ruthlessness in the final third made all the difference: “When you’re on top in these kinds of games, you have to be clinical—and we were.”
The return of key players like Harrison Reed and Kenny Tete also gave Silva encouragement heading into the final stretch. “They are important players for us, whether they start or come from the bench,” he said. “It was fantastic to see them back, and we’ll need everyone ready. The Premier League is tough—we have to stay humble and prepare well, because the next game against Bournemouth will be just as difficult.”
With the result lifting Fulham to eighth in the table and keeping their European hopes alive, Silva made it clear the message to his players was simple: keep pushing. “This team has shown it can bounce back from setbacks,” he said. “Now we have to keep working hard to finish the season strong.”
