Liverpool beat Fulham 2-0 at Anfield with Rio Ngumoha scoring a brilliant goal and Mohamed Salah netting on his first Anfield appearance since confirming his departure
19:44, 11 Apr 2026Updated 19:46, 11 Apr 2026
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Rio Ngumoha was Liverpool's star against Fulham(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
Liverpool clinched their first Premier League victory since February, defeating Fulham 2-0 at Anfield on Saturday. Rio Ngumoha netted his second Premier League goal of the season in just his second top-flight start, curling one past Bernd Leno after cutting in from the left in the first half.
Mohamed Salah then doubled the Reds' lead before half-time with a well-placed finish, marking his first Anfield appearance since it was confirmed last month that he would be departing at the end of the season.
Here's how the Daily Star Sport rated the players on the day as Arne Slot's side moved four points clear of Chelsea in the Champions League race, ahead of the Londoners' clash with Manchester City on Sunday.
Mohamed Salah celebrates
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Salah was beaming ear to ear after scoring(Image: Getty Images)
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GIORGI MAMARDASHVILI - 7
Made a crucial save from Oscar Bobb around the half-hour mark, followed by another smart stop later in the first half.
JEREMIE FRIMPONG - 7
Aimed to support Salah as much as possible with overlapping and underlapping runs and didn't put a foot wrong defensively. His cut-backs from wide areas were threatening at times.
IBRAHIMA KONATE - 6
Mostly unchallenged at the back alongside Van Dijk and welcomed a quieter afternoon following a challenging week.
VIRGIL VAN DIJK - 7
Handled the robust Rodrigo Muniz exceptionally well and didn't make any mistakes. A vital interception thwarted Sander Berge on the counter in the second half.
ANDY ROBERTSON - 8
Charged up and down throughout the match and was constantly seeking to release his teammates with passes behind the Fulham backline. Even managed to test Leno's goal with a couple of efforts himself.
CURTIS JONES - 6
Maintained composure and tidiness as part of a two-man midfield but was withdrawn through injury at the interval.
DOMINIK SZOBOSZLAI - 7
Far more impressive from the Hungary skipper who displayed his characteristic vigour at both ends. Consistently looked to supply the wide men when in possession. Dictated proceedings at times during the second period.
MOHAMED SALAH - 7
Netted a trademark finish on his first Anfield outing since confirming his departure and remained a persistent menace down that right wing. Departed to a well-earned standing ovation.
FLORIAN WIRTZ - 7
Began tentatively but developed into the contest before linking effectively with both wingers. His through ball to Frimpong early in the second period was millimetre-perfect.
RIO NGUMOHA - 8
Fulham were powerless against a spectacular opening strike and he terrorised the visitors throughout with a breathtaking display. A future star in the making.
CODY GAKPO - 6
Executed well to tee up Salah for the second strike but wasted an excellent opportunity in the second period. Had another effort blocked following a superb Salah through ball.
Subs
RYAN GRAVENBERCH - 6
Replaced Curtis Jones at the break and prevailed in his battles while making crucial defensive interventions. Appeared satisfied to operate deeper with the 2-0 advantage.
ALEXIS MAC ALLISTER - 6
Assisted in maintaining the tempo in midfield during the closing 25 minutes.
ALEXANDER ISAK - 6
He was keen to participate and consistently sought to make runs behind the defence, but it's evident he's still shaking off the rust after a four-month layoff due to a broken leg. Greater things are expected from the £125m forward.
JOE GOMEZ - 5
A careless pass to Szoboszlai nearly allowed Fulham to capitalise, and he was fortunate to avoid a yellow card.
TREY NYONI - N/A
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Substituted on for Salah towards the end of the match.