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Liverpool and Fulham split the points in a 0-0 at Anfield, a match that leaned on structure, duels and two sharp goalkeepers. In Premier League Round 4, both sides set up in 4-2-3-1 and traded phases of control without finding a finish. The underlying data tells a busier story than the scoreline, with xG, big chances and set-piece volume all trending Liverpool’s way. For the full breakdown, visit the match page on Sofascore, and track the season arc in the Premier League hub.
This was a goalkeeper-and-centre-back night, and nobody embodied it better than Jérémy Jacquet. The Liverpool defender claimed the highest Sofascore Rating on the pitch and anchored a side that won most aerials and tilted territory, even as Fulham edged shots on target.
How the draw played out
The first half was tight and fairly balanced on quality: xG was 0.38 for Liverpool to 0.40 for Fulham, with one big chance for the visitors and two for the hosts. Liverpool had 53% possession before the break and a 6-5 edge in total shots, yet Bernd Leno had just one save to make. Fulham’s plan of direct outlets and second balls led to more shots inside the box before halftime. Liverpool were a little wasteful, sending four efforts off target by the interval.
After the restart, the game swung toward Liverpool’s half-space patterns and switches. Possession climbed to 60% for the hosts in the second half, with xG 0.75-0.31 and an 8-5 shot edge. Andoni Iraola’s changes brought extra thrust down the right, while Álvaro Arbeloa’s bench leaned on fresh legs to defend the box and chase counters. Kenny Tete’s late yellow summed up a busy defensive shift for Fulham’s back line. Despite Liverpool creating two more big chances in the second half, the finishing touch wasn’t there. Both keepers closed strong, each logging two saves after the break.
What the numbers say
Across the 90, Liverpool led possession 56-44 and attempted 495 passes to Fulham’s 394, completing 413 vs 303. Territory told a consistent story: 70 final-third entries for Liverpool compared with 46 for Fulham. Long-ball quality separated the sides too, with Liverpool completing 30 of 52 (58%) against Fulham’s 14 of 60 (23%). Cross accuracy ended close, 5 of 25 (20%) for Liverpool and 3 of 16 (19%) for Fulham.
Chance volume favored Liverpool: xG 1.13-0.71 and big chances 4-1, although the hosts missed all four of those big chances. Curiously, touches in the opposition box leaned Fulham’s way at 24-18, a nod to their counter entries and set-piece pressure. Corners finished 8-5 to Fulham, and they also covered more ground at 118.4 km vs 112.1 km. Liverpool sprinted more often, 118 to 97, fitting their push for a late winner. The average Sofascore team figure reflected the tilt, with Liverpool at 7.74 and Fulham at 7.12.
Defending and goalkeeping defined it
Liverpool controlled the air with a 13/19 aerial record versus Fulham’s 6/19, and took the overall duel share 53-47. Ground duels were a rare Fulham win at 28/54, helping them disrupt central combinations. Tackle success was high on both sides, with Liverpool at 83% and Fulham at 73%. Liverpool had a narrow edge in interceptions, 11-9, while Fulham posted more clearances, 33-24, reflecting long spells of low-block defending.
The keepers matched each other with three saves apiece. Alisson’s night graded slightly higher on prevention, with 0.82 goals prevented and one high claim, tidy distribution, and timely sweeping. Leno answered with 0.66 goals prevented, one high claim and solid positioning under a busy set of crosses. Expected goals on target tilted toward Fulham 0.82-0.66, underscoring the quality of Alisson’s stops relative to the shots faced. Liverpool did have one error leading to a shot, but the back line recovered. All told, structure, aerial dominance and two in-form goalkeepers kept the scoreline unmoved.
MVP: Jérémy Jacquet’s complete display
Jérémy Jacquet earned an 8.5 Sofascore Rating and was the most influential outfield player at Anfield. He completed 76 of 88 passes and hit 9 of 15 long balls, switching play cleanly and keeping Liverpool on the front foot. In duels he was commanding, winning eight and losing just one, plus taking five aerials. His penalty-box defending was on point too, with two clearances, including one off the line, and a key block that snuffed out danger.
The 21-year-old also added one interception, one successful tackle from one attempt, and five ball recoveries, showing the all-around profile of his performance. With 97 touches and nearly 100 meters of net progression from carries and passes, he helped set tempo from the back. The minutes never dipped in intensity, and the decision-making stayed sharp as Fulham chased late counters. For context, Alisson’s 8.1 and Virgil van Dijk’s 7.3 underlined a strong defensive unit. On the other side, Bernd Leno and Joshua King both posted 7.4, the best of Fulham’s lineup. But in a match decided by margins and control, Jacquet’s balance of distribution and last-ditch work stood out.
Player of the Match
By Sofascore Rating, Jérémy Jacquet topped the match with an 8.5. Fans agreed: Jacquet led the poll with 6,229 votes out of 9,218. The numbers and the crowd were in sync.
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Liverpool and Fulham split the points in a 0-0 at Anfield, a match that leaned on structure, duels and two sharp goalkeepers. In Premier League Round 4, both sides set up in 4-2-3-1 and traded phases of control without finding a finish. The underlying data tells a busier story than the scoreline, with xG, big chances and set-piece volume all trending Liverpool’s way. For the full breakdown, visit the match page on Sofascore, and track the season arc in the Premier League hub.
This was a goalkeeper-and-centre-back night, and nobody embodied it better than Jérémy Jacquet. The Liverpool defender claimed the highest Sofascore Rating on the pitch and anchored a side that won most aerials and tilted territory, even as Fulham edged shots on target.
How the draw played out
The first half was tight and fairly balanced on quality: xG was 0.38 for Liverpool to 0.40 for Fulham, with one big chance for the visitors and two for the hosts. Liverpool had 53% possession before the break and a 6-5 edge in total shots, yet Bernd Leno had just one save to make. Fulham’s plan of direct outlets and second balls led to more shots inside the box before halftime. Liverpool were a little wasteful, sending four efforts off target by the interval.
After the restart, the game swung toward Liverpool’s half-space patterns and switches. Possession climbed to 60% for the hosts in the second half, with xG 0.75-0.31 and an 8-5 shot edge. Andoni Iraola’s changes brought extra thrust down the right, while Álvaro Arbeloa’s bench leaned on fresh legs to defend the box and chase counters. Kenny Tete’s late yellow summed up a busy defensive shift for Fulham’s back line. Despite Liverpool creating two more big chances in the second half, the finishing touch wasn’t there. Both keepers closed strong, each logging two saves after the break.
What the numbers say
Across the 90, Liverpool led possession 56-44 and attempted 495 passes to Fulham’s 394, completing 413 vs 303. Territory told a consistent story: 70 final-third entries for Liverpool compared with 46 for Fulham. Long-ball quality separated the sides too, with Liverpool completing 30 of 52 (58%) against Fulham’s 14 of 60 (23%). Cross accuracy ended close, 5 of 25 (20%) for Liverpool and 3 of 16 (19%) for Fulham.
Chance volume favored Liverpool: xG 1.13-0.71 and big chances 4-1, although the hosts missed all four of those big chances. Curiously, touches in the opposition box leaned Fulham’s way at 24-18, a nod to their counter entries and set-piece pressure. Corners finished 8-5 to Fulham, and they also covered more ground at 118.4 km vs 112.1 km. Liverpool sprinted more often, 118 to 97, fitting their push for a late winner. The average Sofascore team figure reflected the tilt, with Liverpool at 7.74 and Fulham at 7.12.
Defending and goalkeeping defined it
Liverpool controlled the air with a 13/19 aerial record versus Fulham’s 6/19, and took the overall duel share 53-47. Ground duels were a rare Fulham win at 28/54, helping them disrupt central combinations. Tackle success was high on both sides, with Liverpool at 83% and Fulham at 73%. Liverpool had a narrow edge in interceptions, 11-9, while Fulham posted more clearances, 33-24, reflecting long spells of low-block defending.
The keepers matched each other with three saves apiece. Alisson’s night graded slightly higher on prevention, with 0.82 goals prevented and one high claim, tidy distribution, and timely sweeping. Leno answered with 0.66 goals prevented, one high claim and solid positioning under a busy set of crosses. Expected goals on target tilted toward Fulham 0.82-0.66, underscoring the quality of Alisson’s stops relative to the shots faced. Liverpool did have one error leading to a shot, but the back line recovered. All told, structure, aerial dominance and two in-form goalkeepers kept the scoreline unmoved.
MVP: Jérémy Jacquet’s complete display
Jérémy Jacquet earned an 8.5 Sofascore Rating and was the most influential outfield player at Anfield. He completed 76 of 88 passes and hit 9 of 15 long balls, switching play cleanly and keeping Liverpool on the front foot. In duels he was commanding, winning eight and losing just one, plus taking five aerials. His penalty-box defending was on point too, with two clearances, including one off the line, and a key block that snuffed out danger.
The 21-year-old also added one interception, one successful tackle from one attempt, and five ball recoveries, showing the all-around profile of his performance. With 97 touches and nearly 100 meters of net progression from carries and passes, he helped set tempo from the back. The minutes never dipped in intensity, and the decision-making stayed sharp as Fulham chased late counters. For context, Alisson’s 8.1 and Virgil van Dijk’s 7.3 underlined a strong defensive unit. On the other side, Bernd Leno and Joshua King both posted 7.4, the best of Fulham’s lineup. But in a match decided by margins and control, Jacquet’s balance of distribution and last-ditch work stood out.
Player of the Match
By Sofascore Rating, Jérémy Jacquet topped the match with an 8.5. Fans agreed: Jacquet led the poll with 6,229 votes out of 9,218. The numbers and the crowd were in sync.