• FULHAM RATINGS: Alphonse Areola - 6: The Frenchman made an excellent save from Henderson and was secure throughout. Might look back on the penalty with regret after getting a hand to the ball. EPA
    FULHAM RATINGS: Alphonse Areola - 6: The Frenchman made an excellent save from Henderson and was secure throughout. Might look back on the penalty with regret after getting a hand to the ball. EPA
  • Ola Aina - 6: The Nigerian distributed the ball well and was more secure defensively than usual. Given a few worrying moments by Mane late on. Reuters
    Ola Aina - 6: The Nigerian distributed the ball well and was more secure defensively than usual. Given a few worrying moments by Mane late on. Reuters
  • Joachim Andersen - 7: The Dane produced a captain’s performance at the heart of the defence. Organised his team-mates and rallied the side when the going got tough. PA
    Joachim Andersen - 7: The Dane produced a captain’s performance at the heart of the defence. Organised his team-mates and rallied the side when the going got tough. PA
  • Tosin Adarabioyo - 6: Made a number of vital blocks and managed to get forward and generate a threat around the opposition box. PA
    Tosin Adarabioyo - 6: Made a number of vital blocks and managed to get forward and generate a threat around the opposition box. PA
  • Bobby Decordova-Reid - 8: The Jamaica forward took his goal beautifully and caused Liverpool trouble from the opening moments. He also worked back to ensure Robertson was not allowed the freedom to roam. AP
    Bobby Decordova-Reid - 8: The Jamaica forward took his goal beautifully and caused Liverpool trouble from the opening moments. He also worked back to ensure Robertson was not allowed the freedom to roam. AP
  • Andre-Franck Zambo Anguissa - 6: The Cameroonian toiled tirelessly to break up Liverpool attacks and protect his own back line. Used the ball efficiently. Reuters
    Andre-Franck Zambo Anguissa - 6: The Cameroonian toiled tirelessly to break up Liverpool attacks and protect his own back line. Used the ball efficiently. Reuters
  • Mario Lemina - 6: Strong, solid and effective. Not a headline-making performance but the sort of shift that his team-mates appreciate. Replaced by Reed with 10 minutes to play. AP
    Mario Lemina - 6: Strong, solid and effective. Not a headline-making performance but the sort of shift that his team-mates appreciate. Replaced by Reed with 10 minutes to play. AP
  • Antonee Robinson - 7: The left back is a product of the Everton academy and played like this was a derby. He had a memorable afternoon against the double threat of Salah and Alexander-Arnold. PA
    Antonee Robinson - 7: The left back is a product of the Everton academy and played like this was a derby. He had a memorable afternoon against the double threat of Salah and Alexander-Arnold. PA
  • Ruben Loftus-Cheek - 5: The 24-year-old had a quiet game, creating little going forward. Withdrawn for Kamara with 16 minutes left. AP
    Ruben Loftus-Cheek - 5: The 24-year-old had a quiet game, creating little going forward. Withdrawn for Kamara with 16 minutes left. AP
  • Ademola Lookman - 8: Caused concern with his pace from the start, set up the goal and was the team's creative hub. The former Everton winger's best display for a while. EPA
    Ademola Lookman - 8: Caused concern with his pace from the start, set up the goal and was the team's creative hub. The former Everton winger's best display for a while. EPA
  • Ivan Cavaleiro - 5: The Portuguese got space behind the defence. Should have done better with two first-half chances and could have put his team out of sight. Reuters
    Ivan Cavaleiro - 5: The Portuguese got space behind the defence. Should have done better with two first-half chances and could have put his team out of sight. Reuters
  • SUBS: Aboubakar Kamara - 4: On for Loftus-Cheek with 16 minutes to go and probably wished he had stayed on the bench. The Frenchman's only contribution was giving away the penalty. Reuters
    SUBS: Aboubakar Kamara - 4: On for Loftus-Cheek with 16 minutes to go and probably wished he had stayed on the bench. The Frenchman's only contribution was giving away the penalty. Reuters
  • Harrison Reed - 5: Replaced Lemina for the closing 10 minutes. Surrendered possession twice during his short cameo. PA
    Harrison Reed - 5: Replaced Lemina for the closing 10 minutes. Surrendered possession twice during his short cameo. PA
  • Joe Bryan - 5: Came on for Lookman with two minutes left to help close the game down. Did what was required. Reuters
    Joe Bryan - 5: Came on for Lookman with two minutes left to help close the game down. Did what was required. Reuters
  • LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Alisson Becker - 7: Stood strong during Fulham’s onslaught and was the team’s best player. The 28-year-old makes goalkeeping look easy. AP
    LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Alisson Becker - 7: Stood strong during Fulham’s onslaught and was the team’s best player. The 28-year-old makes goalkeeping look easy. AP
  • Trent Alexander-Arnold - 5: The Scouser was pinned back by Lookman and only began to range forward just before the break. He ran out of steam early and was taken off for Williams with 22 minutes left. AFP
    Trent Alexander-Arnold - 5: The Scouser was pinned back by Lookman and only began to range forward just before the break. He ran out of steam early and was taken off for Williams with 22 minutes left. AFP
  • Joel Matip – 4: The German lacked authority and looked skittish when the defence came under pressure. Withdrawn with a back injury at half time and replaced by Minamino. AP
    Joel Matip – 4: The German lacked authority and looked skittish when the defence came under pressure. Withdrawn with a back injury at half time and replaced by Minamino. AP
  • Fabinho - 7: The Brazilian has become the mainstay of the defence. There was some debate over whether he had given away a penalty but all VAR showed was that his timing is impeccable. EPA
    Fabinho - 7: The Brazilian has become the mainstay of the defence. There was some debate over whether he had given away a penalty but all VAR showed was that his timing is impeccable. EPA
  • Andrew Robertson - 5: Disappointing performance. The Scot was troubled by Decordova-Reid and unable to express himself by surging upfield. Lacked his usual dynamism. Reuters
    Andrew Robertson - 5: Disappointing performance. The Scot was troubled by Decordova-Reid and unable to express himself by surging upfield. Lacked his usual dynamism. Reuters
  • Jordan Henderson - 6: Worked hard in the first half trying to break up Fulham’s attacks and dropped in as an auxiliary centre back after Matip’s departure. Wasted a chance to equalise just after the hour mark. PA
    Jordan Henderson - 6: Worked hard in the first half trying to break up Fulham’s attacks and dropped in as an auxiliary centre back after Matip’s departure. Wasted a chance to equalise just after the hour mark. PA
  • Georginio Wijnaldum - 5: Never got going. The Dutchman is central to Liverpool's quick transitions from defence to attack and the 30-year-old's sluggishness was reflected by the team. Reuters
    Georginio Wijnaldum - 5: Never got going. The Dutchman is central to Liverpool's quick transitions from defence to attack and the 30-year-old's sluggishness was reflected by the team. Reuters
  • Curtis Jones - 7: Ran at the heart of the Fulham defence and tried to take the initiative. The 19-year-old earned the free kick that led to the penalty and forced Areola into a save after a thrusting run. Reuters
    Curtis Jones - 7: Ran at the heart of the Fulham defence and tried to take the initiative. The 19-year-old earned the free kick that led to the penalty and forced Areola into a save after a thrusting run. Reuters
  • Mohamed Salah - 6: The Egyptian showed flashes of threat but was starved of the ball by a compact and organised defence. Not the greatest penalty but the striker has the knack of scoring from the spot. Taken off for Origi with eight minutes left. AP
    Mohamed Salah - 6: The Egyptian showed flashes of threat but was starved of the ball by a compact and organised defence. Not the greatest penalty but the striker has the knack of scoring from the spot. Taken off for Origi with eight minutes left. AP
  • Roberto Firmino - 4: Largely inconspicuous. Played in Henderson for Liverpool best chance from open play but it is hard to escape the conclusion that the Brazilian is suffering a severe dip in form. AP
    Roberto Firmino - 4: Largely inconspicuous. Played in Henderson for Liverpool best chance from open play but it is hard to escape the conclusion that the Brazilian is suffering a severe dip in form. AP
  • Sadio Mane - 6: The Senegalese was much sharper after the break and caused consternation in the defence but was still far from his best. PA
    Sadio Mane - 6: The Senegalese was much sharper after the break and caused consternation in the defence but was still far from his best. PA
  • SUBS: Takumi Minamino - 6: Replaced Matip at half time. Always looks for the ball and chases around relentlessly but appears to confuse energy for effectiveness. AFP
    SUBS: Takumi Minamino - 6: Replaced Matip at half time. Always looks for the ball and chases around relentlessly but appears to confuse energy for effectiveness. AFP
  • Neco Williams - 6: The 19-year-old came on for Alexander-Arnold with 22 minutes left and showed ambition in getting forward as Lookman tired. Had a shot blocked in the opposition area. EPA
    Neco Williams - 6: The 19-year-old came on for Alexander-Arnold with 22 minutes left and showed ambition in getting forward as Lookman tired. Had a shot blocked in the opposition area. EPA
  • Divock Origi - 5: Entered the game in the 82rd minute for Salah. The Belgian showed for the ball but had little impact. Getty
    Divock Origi - 5: Entered the game in the 82rd minute for Salah. The Belgian showed for the ball but had little impact. Getty

Football

Ademola Lookman 8; Joel Matip 4, Roberto Firmino 4: Fulham v Liverpool player ratings

Reds miss the chance to go top of the Premier League

Tony Evans

December 14, 2020

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Liverpool missed the chance to reclaim top spot in the Premier League after they came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw at Fulham.

Bobby Decordova-Reid struck the ball expertly past the recently returned Alisson to give the Cottagers the lead, but Scott Parker's side were unable to hold off Liverpool's second-half fightback to secure all three points.

Jurgen Klopp's men came out after the break looking to make an impact and eventually found the equaliser when Mohamed Salah converted from the spot in the 80th minute.

Following Tottenham's draw at Crystal Palace, a win would have returned the Reds to the summit of the league, but after a lacklustre performance against a determined Fulham side they had to settle for a draw at Craven Cottage.

Fulham welcomed back 2,000 supporters to the stadium for the first time since a 2-0 win over Preston on February 29, as Liverpool's 18-match winning streak against newly-promoted sides came to an end.

Assessing the performances at Craven Cottage, Tony Evans provides his player ratings in the gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

Abdul Jabar Qahraman was meeting supporters in his campaign office in the southern Afghan province of Helmand when a bomb hidden under a sofa exploded on Wednesday.

The blast in the provincial capital Lashkar Gah killed the Afghan election candidate and at least another three people, Interior Minister Wais Ahmad Barmak told reporters. Another three were wounded, while three suspects were detained, he said.

The Taliban – which controls much of Helmand and has vowed to disrupt the October 20 parliamentary elections – claimed responsibility for the attack.

Mr Qahraman was at least the 10th candidate killed so far during the campaign season, and the second from Lashkar Gah this month. Another candidate, Saleh Mohammad Asikzai, was among eight people killed in a suicide attack last week. Most of the slain candidates were murdered in targeted assassinations, including Avtar Singh Khalsa, the first Afghan Sikh to run for the lower house of the parliament.

The same week the Taliban warned candidates to withdraw from the elections. On Wednesday the group issued fresh warnings, calling on educational workers to stop schools from being used as polling centres.

Cricket World Cup League Two

Oman, UAE, Namibia

Al Amerat, Muscat

 

Results

Oman beat UAE by five wickets

UAE beat Namibia by eight runs

 

Fixtures

Wednesday January 8 –Oman v Namibia

Thursday January 9 – Oman v UAE

Saturday January 11 – UAE v Namibia

Sunday January 12 – Oman v Namibia

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