Mo Salah scores as Liverpool edge closer to Champions League places with win over Fulham

A Mohamed Salah penalty saw Liverpool beat Fulham 1-0 and keep alive their slim hopes of Champions League qualification. The Reds were in the ascendancy throughout the first half but looked like being frustrated, until Darwin Nunez's pressing drew an error from Issa Diop and a penalty which Salah converted — smashing down the middle. Ad Despite Liverpool's dominance it was Fulham had come closest to scoring up to that point, with Alisson tipping a Carlos Vinicius snapshot around the post.

Premier LeagueKlopp charged by FA with 'improper conduct' for referee commentsYESTERDAY AT 15:01 Salah also had Liverpool's best chance of a lacklustre second half, but shot well over, while Alisson again saved well to deny Vinicius. Substitute Bobby Decordova-Reid did have a late chance to equalise for Fulham, but shot over when found with a low cross. The victory takes Liverpool up to 59 points and just four off a Champions League spot, but fourth-place Manchester United have two games in hand.

Liverpool stay fifth and Fulham remain 10th. Premier League table Premier League fixtures / results Premier League top scorers TALKING POINT — Liverpool continue to sugarcoat disappointing season It has been a poor season for Liverpool, who failed to make a deep run in any of the cup competitions and also look likely to miss out on Champions League qualification. However, they are finishing it strongly and giving some reasons for optimism — in addition to keeping faint top-four hopes alive.