Liverpool Stunned by Fulham as Southampton Faces Relegation

Liverpool missed a chance to extend its lead at the Premier League's top with a surprise 3-2 defeat to Fulham. Simultaneously, Southampton was relegated following a 3-1 loss to Tottenham. With the defeat, Liverpool's path to the title remains wide open, albeit challenging.

Liverpool's hopes for a Premier League title faced an unexpected hurdle after a surprising 3-2 defeat at Fulham. The loss prevented Liverpool from widening its gap over Arsenal, sitting at second place, on the league table.

Fulham's stunning comeback at Craven Cottage, led by goals from Ryan Sessegnon, Alex Iwobi, and Rodrigo Muniz, dashed the visitors' initial lead and momentum gathered through Alexis Mac Allister's early goal. Despite Luis Diaz's effort narrowing the deficit, it wasn't enough to turn the tides for Liverpool.

In contrast, Southampton's 3-1 defeat to Tottenham confirmed its relegation, marking only the fourth earliest drop in Premier League history. The loss amplified pressure on managers and teams contending in both title races and survival battles this season.

(With inputs from agencies.)