SUPER Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi produced another impressive performance today as Fulham drew 2-2 with Liverpool at Anfield in the English Premier League.
Iwobi was a constant menace on the left side of midfield, combining with Antonee Robinson to torment Liverpool down that flank.
The Nigeria international was involved with Fulhamโs second goal, finding Robinson with a fine pass before the left-back set up Rodrigo Muniz for the finish.
Fulham stunned Anfield with an early goal, Andreas Pereira hooking the ball in acrobatically in the 11th minute.
Things then went from bad to worse for the league leaders as Andy Robertson was sent off for a last man foul six minutes after they went behind.
Cody Gakpoโs header from Mohamed Salahโs sublime cross shortly after half-time then cancelled out Pereiraโs opener, as Liverpoolโs 10 men dominated possession.
Fulham relied on rapid counter-attacks, especially down the left, and that was how they regained their lead through Muniz 14 minutes from time.
Liverpool were to snatch a point though, with the returning Diogo Jota, out for two months, netting a late equaliser with a fine, composed finish.
After a 3-3 draw with Newcastle 10 days ago, Liverpoolโs title rivals were able to make up further ground after last weekendโs Merseyside derby against Everton was postponed due to severe weather.
But the Reds extended their lead over Chelsea, who host Brentford on Sunday, to five points after third-place Arsenalย were held to a goalless drawย by Everton.
The Gunners had more possession, more shots, more touches in the opposition box and more passes, but were unable to break down a resolute Everton defence.
Arsenal are third, six points behind Liverpool, having played one game more than the leaders and second-placed Chelsea.
In the other Premier League fixtures on Saturday, Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi was out with a hamstring strain as Leicester City lost 4-0 at Newcastle United, while Ipswich scored a late winner to clinch a 2-1 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
RESULTS
Newcastle 4-0 Leicester
Wolves 1-2 Ipswich
Liverpool 2-2 Fulham
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
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