Liverpoolsnatches victorieshockingly late in the game
In a thrilling turn of events, Liverpool FC scored two goals in the final few minutes of their Premier League match on February 16th, 2025, against FC Fulham. The late strikes gave them a 4-3 victory and kept them two points behind league leaders Arsenal FC. Simultaneously, champions Manchester City stumbled, drawing 3-3 against Tottenham Hotspur, allowing Liverpool to close the gap.
Liverpool's impeccable home form continued as they secured their seventh consecutive victory at Anfield Road. Trent Alexander-Arnold's fabulous free-kick earned them an early lead just 20 minutes into the game. The ball hit the underside of the crossbar, deflecting off Fulham keeper Bernd Leno for an own goal. Fulham responded with an equalizer 14 minutes later through Harry Wilson. The Reds regained their lead courtesy of Alexis Mac Allister's stunning long-range effort, only for Kenya Tete to equalize before halftime.
As the second half progressed with relatively little action, affairs took a dramatic turn in the closing stages. Bobby De Cordova-Reid surprised Liverpool with a header to score Fulham's third, prompting a nail-biting finish. With just minutes remaining, former Stuttgart player Wataru Endo and Trent Alexander-Arnold turned the match in Liverpool's favor, securing an impressive comeback at Anfield.
The Premier League witnessed another eventful day when Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur faced each other. Known for his controversial antics, Son Heung-Min scored twice for Spurs, seemingly contributing to their victory. However, Son also netted an own goal, which leveled the scores at 1-1. Phil Foden restored City's advantage before fellow star Jack Grealish extended their lead, only for Lo Celso and Dejan Kulusevski to respond for Spurs, both goals arriving in the second half.
Thus, Liverpool's impressive win closed the gap to Arsenal, while Manchester City's draw saw them slip from the top spot to fourth place. Despite moments of uncertainty, the Reds displayed resilience and determination to score crucial goals, setting themselves up well for the rest of the season.
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Sources
Matches covered in this article:
- February 16th, 2025: Liverpool FC 4-3 FC Fulham – www.ntv.de (base article source)
- February 16th, 2025: Manchester City 3-3 Tottenham Hotspur – www.ntv.de (base article source)
