Why Fulham must take heart from Liverpool loss with Carabao Cup dream alive

Rather than criticism of Jurgen Klopp’s side for having a supposed off day, there instead ought to be immense credit for Fulham. Marco Silva’s men went toe-to-toe with the Premier League leaders, and it was by doing so — winning second balls, upsetting their rhythm — that Fulham masterminded a near-perfect first-half display.