Wataru Endo and Trent Alexander-Arnold came good for Liverpool when most needed during a madcap final few minutes of a thrilling clash against Fulham at Anfield.

Trailing 3-2 with 85 minutes on the clock, the Japanese midfielder drilled home an equaliser from just outside the penalty area shortly after replacing Ryan Gravenberch.

Just a couple of minutes later, Trent completed a remarkably quick turnaround as he latched onto Darwin Nunez’s cross and fired past Bernd Leno.

Liverpool ultimately held on for a vital 4-3 victory, and it’s a result which could have massive repercussions by the end of the season as the Reds stay in touch of league leaders Arsenal.

You can view the goals from Endo and Trent below, taken from beIN SPORTS’ match coverage and shared via @d7em10_L on X:

الحساب الأساسي : @d7em10_#LIVFUL #Liverpool #PL pic.twitter.com/rMwW1s7kSW

— تابع الحساب الأساسي (@d7em10_L) December 3, 2023

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Darwin Nunez’s gesture towards the Liverpool fans in the early second-half exchanges at Anfield got the response he desired.

In the 53rd minute, the Uruguayan was played through by Mo Salah after a quick break from the Reds, only to see his powerful shot cannon off the underside of the crossbar and back into play.

Not to be dismayed, the 24-year-old turned towards the Kop and thrust both arms into the air in an attempt to rouse the home supporters, who duly obliged.

Nunez was very unlucky to see his shot bounce away from goal, and it’s that passion he showed in response which endears himself so much to Liverpool fans.

You can view Nunez’s gesturing below, taken from beIN SPORTS’ match coverage and shared via @d7em10_L on X (formerly Twitter):

الحساب الأساسي : @d7em10_#LIVFUL #Liverpool #PL pic.twitter.com/rnjbf4i7fd

— تابع الحساب الأساسي (@d7em10_L) December 3, 2023

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Alexis Mac Allister scored his first Liverpool goal in some style this afternoon, firing to the net with a 30-yard thunderbolt against Fulham.

Trent Alexander-Arnold had given the Reds an earlier lead with a sumptuous free kick, but even that was outdone by the Argentine midfielder on 39 minutes.

Raul Jimenez paid the price for a misplaced header, with the ball dropping to the Reds’ number 10, and he ran onto it before letting fly with a rocket of a half-volley which gave Bernd Leno absolutely no chance.

If you’re going to score your first goal for Liverpool, then that is exactly how you do it in style!

You can view Mac Allister’s goal below, taken from beIN SPORTS’ match coverage and shared via @d7em10_L on X:

الحساب الأساسي : @d7em10_#LIVFUL #Liverpool #PL pic.twitter.com/6yjiaX7foI

— تابع الحساب الأساسي (@d7em10_L) December 3, 2023

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Trent Alexander-Arnold opened the scoring for Liverpool in style against Fulham on Sunday afternoon, netting for the second Premier League game in a row.

Having netted a late equaliser at Manchester City eight days ago, the 25-year-old sent a masterful free kick into the net in front of the Anfield Road stand today from 25 yards out, clearing the wall and clipping the ball in off the underside of the crossbar.

It was simply an exquisite strike of the ball from the Reds’ number 66, and a just reward for LFC’s dominance in the opening 20 minutes.

You can view Trent’s goal below, taken from beIN SPORTS’ match coverage and shared via @d7em10_L on X:

الحساب الأساسي : @d7em10_#LIVFUL #Liverpool #PL pic.twitter.com/drrdl07Dor

— تابع الحساب الأساسي (@d7em10_L) December 3, 2023

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Jarell Quansah has been the breakthrough academy star this season and has continued to take every chance that is handed his way, including in his latest appearance against LASK.

With Sascha Horvath bearing down on goal, the young defender did a great job of slowing him down and directing the Austrian away from Caoimhin Kelleher’s goal.

READ MORE: (Video) “Danny Welbeck is a better overall footballer than Mohamed Salah”

When the ball then came to Ibrahim Mustapha, the 20-year-old threw himself in the way of the goal-bound effort.

It was a piece of defending that will surely make many Liverpool fans think that we may have already found Virgil van Dijk’s long-term replacement.

You can watch the clip of Quansah via @LFC on X:

That defending from Jarell Quansah

Destined for big things #LFC pic.twitter.com/82Lk5xF7t8

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Mo Salah did the inevitable as he scored once again for Liverpool in a comfortable night’s work against LASK.

After Cody Gakpo showed off his impressive pace to beat the opposition ‘keeper and subsequently be cleared out for the penalty, we knew who was going to step up for the spot-kick.

READ MORE: (Video) Exquisite Trent pass sets up Gakpo to round off Liverpool win in style

The Egyptian King calmly paced the ball into the bottom corner and ensured a three-goal defect was in place.

One supporter on the Kop captured the moment that a freezing Anfield watched the victory be rubber-stamped.

You can watch the Salah goal via @TFHistorian on X:

#LFC pic.twitter.com/gFWXSR1FRk

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Liverpool cruised into the knockout rounds of the Europa League tonight, seeing off LASK with a 4-0 win at Anfield.

Cody Gakpo netted two of those goals, with the second of those coming in stoppage time just before the final whistle.

Much of the credit must also go to Trent Alexander-Arnold, who came off the bench to add yet another assist to his tally as he threaded an exquisite pass through a gap in the Austrians’ defence to set up the Dutchman.

Gakpo duly shifted the ball onto his right foot and lashed it beyond Tobias Lawal to put the seal on a comfortable victory for the Reds, one which means they go to Union Saint-Gilloise in two weeks’ time with top spot in Group E – and a place in the round of 16 in March – already assured.

You can view the Dutchman’s goal below, via @footballontnt on X:

That's 4⃣!

Liverpool top off a fantastic display with a late goal from Cody Gakpo! #UEL pic.twitter.com/UPjWzFJePZ

— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) November 30, 2023

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Mo Salah made no mistake from the penalty spot to move within one goal of 200 for Liverpool and nudge them ever closer to ensuring their place in the knockout rounds of the Europa League, with a win guaranteeing our progression.

The Reds took a 2-0 lead into half-time and were given the perfect opportunity to extend their lead shortly after the interval when LASK goalkeeper Tobias Lawal upended Cody Gakpo inside the box.

The referee duly pointed to the spot, and the Egyptian King stepped up to drill the ball past the Austrian’s netminder for LFC’s third goal of the night, and his 199th for the club.

It surely won’t be long before he reaches the double century, and Liverpool can surely look forward to further Europa League football in the spring as they aim to lift the trophy in Dublin next May.

You can view Salah’s penalty below, taken from TNT Sports’ match coverage and shared via @ArnitA53639 on X:

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LASK will have been left wondering what on earth they could have done better against a Liverpool side that was in no mood to show mercy.

Cody Gakpo quickly followed up Luis Diaz’s headed opener with a goal from close-range to finish a lovely team move.

The Dutchman’s superb movement saw him free at the far post, with Mo Salah providing a sumptuous chipped pass to find his attacking teammate with the empty net gaping.

You can catch the clip below, courtesy of TNT Sports’ X account:

Cody Gakpo doubles Liverpool's lead!

It hasn't taken long for them to stamp their mark on the game! #UEL pic.twitter.com/6utdvz4cfL

— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) November 30, 2023

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Luis Diaz needed just 12 minutes to steer Liverpool into the lead against LASK in tonight’s Europa League clash at Anfield.

Cody Gakpo missed the target with an early chance for the Reds, but the Colombian made no mistake with his powerful close-range header.

Joe Gomez collected possession on the right flank and he delivered a peach of a cross towards the number 7, who was left unmarked by the visitors’ defence to break the deadlock emphatically.

A win tonight ensures Liverpool’s progression to the knockout rounds of the Europa League, and they’ve got off to the ideal start.

You can view Diaz’s goal below, via @footballontnt on X:

Luis Diaz gives Liverpool the lead inside 12 minutes!

He made the chance before finishing it off himself! #UEL pic.twitter.com/JWgduiKUGT

— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) November 30, 2023

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Kostas Tsimikas has been enjoying an extended run in the team now that Andy Robertson is out injured and his performance against Manchester City was impressive.

In one moment during the first-half, our No.21 was given the chance to show off his strength against Phil Foden.

READ MORE: Mo Salah’s nine-word assessment of City draw is telling; elite mentality

Instead of seeing the ball go out for a throw-in or lose possesion, the Greek Scouser managed to win the ball and launch a counter attack.

The task was always going to be big for our left-back at the Etihad Stadium but he stood up to the test and helped Jurgen Klopp’s side secure a point.

You can watch the Tsimikas tackle courtesy of Sky Sports (via @TrentroleLFC on X):

Watched this 9999 times still can't stop laughing pic.twitter.com/UMzlfjODuQ

— (@TrentroleLFC) November 26, 2023

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It’s always tough to know during a match just how crucial a save can eventually be and in the context of a title race too, this effort from Alisson Becker may well be one we look back on in May.

Phil Foden collected the ball in an advanced area, cut inside and unleashed a fierce effort towards the Brazilian’s goal.

READ MORE: (Video) Neville’s LFC commentary shows Alexander-Arnold u-turn

Our No.1 had to get down low and the slightest of touches put the ball behind for a corner, ensuring that it was only one goal that he conceded at the Etihad Stadium.

There have been some accusatory fingers pointed at the stopper for his performance against Pep Guardiola’s side but this highlight alone shows how accustomed we all are to seeing world-class moments from him, in every single game.

You can watch the Alisson save via @LFC on X:

A big stop from @Alissonbecker pic.twitter.com/EGDXzudPlp

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 26, 2023

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Trent Alexander-Arnold was awarded man of the match against Manchester City but his defensive capabilities were still called into question, with some stats suggest Jeremy Doku dribbled past him seven times.

Taking to X, one user questioned this stat though and compiled the highlights of when the Belgian supposedly took the ball past our No.66.

READ MORE: (Video) Mac Allister on playing with ‘jet lag’ after international break and early kick-offs

With the highlights showing that the majority of the time, the ball went backwards or sideways and not actually past our right-back – then it does appear to show some anomaly in these numbers.

It’ll be interesting to see if anyone else can shed any more light on this as all we can see is a brilliant defensive performance from the Scouser in our team.

You can view the Alexander-Arnold and Doku highlights courtesy of Sky Sports (via @Hennes_4 on X):

"TAA was dribbled past 7 times by Doku, defensively he was cooked"

This is the barometer for what being "dribbled past" is on these stat sites.

Here’s the SEVEN times Trent was dribbled past, only 2/3 these should count, the most fugazi stat ever. pic.twitter.com/qUy9ItCsUx https://t.co/hEIFzUzxtM

— Hennes (@Hennes_4) November 25, 2023

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Just as Liverpool looked as if they were running out of time and ideas, Trent Alexander-Arnold drew them level with a clinical finish in the 80th minute against Manchester City.

Mo Salah fed the ball to the 25-year-old just outside the home side’s penalty area, with the Reds’ number 66 taking one touch to set himself before drilling a low finish into the far corner of the net beyond Ederson to make it 1-1.

He may be a right-back on the team sheet, but the Scouser took his chance with the composure and finesse of a lethal centre-forward!

You can view Trent’s goal below, via @SkySportsPL on X (formerly Twitter):

"ALEXANDER-ARNOLD HAS PINNED ONE IN FOR LIVERPOOL!" pic.twitter.com/5lD0lhhYpt

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) November 25, 2023

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Mo Salah was involved in the scoring action again as Egypt ran out 2-0 victors over Sierra Leone and it led to hectic scenes.

Our no.11 assisted Trezeguet for his second goal of the match and it led to jubilant scenes at full-time.

READ MORE: (Video) Szoboszlai’s cold wink to camera after taking Hungary to the Euros with two-goal display

Several supporters ran onto the pitch after the second finish and tried to approach the Egyptian King, with many members of the army running to protect him.

There were similar scenes at full-time where the decision was made to escort the 31-year-old off the pitch to safety.

You can watch the footage of Salah courtesy of FIFA (via FOOTBALL WORLD PLATFORM on YouTube):

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