Liverpool needed a late goal from Mohamed Salah to earn a point after Aleksandar Mitrovic gave Fulham a brilliant start to their Premier League campaign following promotion.
Fulham came racing out of the blocks upon their return to the top flight and deservedly took the lead in the 32nd minute when Mitrovic climbed highest to head in Kenny Tete’s cross.
Luis Diaz crashed a shot into the post, but the hosts were good value for their 1-0 lead at the break. It could have been 2-0 when Neeskens Kebano hammered a low effort into the base of the post from a tight angle.
