Fulham v Liverpool live: Late drama as Harrison Reed’s stunning goal denies Reds a win in Premier League
Fulham 2-2 Liverpool: There were two goals in stoppage time as Reed’s wondergoal cancelled out Gakpo’s late finish
Harrison Reed’s astonishing 97th-minute strike denied Liverpool a victory moments after Cody Gakpo thought he won the game in stoppage time as Fulham earned a 2-2 draw in the Premier League.
Gakpo sparked wild scenes in the away end as he bundled in Jeremie Frimpong’s cross in the 94th minute. But Reed, who had just come off the bench, then crashed an unstoppable, swerving shot in the top corner.
The late drama came after Florian Wirtz cancelled out Harry Wilson’s first-half finish, with both goals awarded by VAR after offside checks. Wirtz’s second Liverpool goal required a lengthy VAR check before it was awarded.
The Premier League champions were dealt a blow before kick-off as Hugo Ekitike was ruled out due to a hamstring injury and left Arne Slot without a striker.
Liverpool remain unbeaten in eight games but three points would have been priceless ahead of Thursday’s trip to leaders Arsenal.
Follow the latest updates from Fulham v Liverpool, below:
The warning Liverpool ignored to underline Arne Slot’s alarming issue
It was a game of fine margins… and rather wide margins. Not least the space allowed to Harrison Reed to score one of the goals of the season. That 97th-minute strike denied Liverpool what would have been a rare come-from-behind win. Fulham could reasonably claim this 2-2 draw was the least they deserved, though, as the margin between the actual teams wasn’t that wide.
This is where there are greater questions for Arne Slot.
Marco Silva’s team were often superior, and Liverpool only got back into the game through the tightest offside call possible. Literal millimetres, given the definition.
Here’s Miguel Delaney’s take from Craven Cottage and a concerning trend for the Reds:
The warning Liverpool ignored to underline Arne Slot’s alarming issue
'The only one to blame is ourselves'
A disappointed Arne Slot, speaking to Sky Sports after Liverpool’s 2-2 draw at Fulham.
“Every time it's just not enough. We relied on the whole season on good and bad luck and that is something we have to improve. We have to improve so a shot in the last minute does not immediately lead to us losing points. That is what we are trying to do but we have not done that yet.
“I liked our second half more than our first half. We controlled the game and a few times were close. That's what we brought in the second half. Two disallowed goals, hitting the bar, a goal, that is ideally what you want to see when you have so many attacking players out.
“Once in a while the boys should get a reward but we do not get it and once again the only one to blame is ourselves.”
Harrison Reed on his wondergoal for Fulham - and first since April 2023
Fulham’s hero Harrison Reed, speaking to Sky Sports:
“I knew we were going to get another chance, I thought it would be a bit more clear cut than that, but it came to me nicely.
“Kev has given me the ball and I had no other option but to hit one. What a feeling. Not sure on the celebration, I was a bit everywhere, but a deserved point definitely.”
What next for Fulham?
It’s five games unbeaten in the Premier League for Fulham. They host west London rivals Chelsea on Wednesday.
Harry Wilson continued his excellent form with another goal today while Fulham will be bouncing into that derby after Reed’s goal here.
'You cannot save that ball'
Florian Wirtz, speaking to Sky Sports after Harrison Reed’s stunning goal to deny Liverpool victory.
"The strike, there is nothing to say. It was unbelievable. You cannot save that ball. Normally, it doesn't go in like this.
“The actions before could have been better, I'm not sure. It was from a throw-in, so we have to be better.
"Again, we are in a difficult situation because we drew two times. It's not what we want, we want more. We have to get better but it's still a process.”
Where does this leave Liverpool?
Liverpool probably didn’t deserve to win today. But it felt as if Cody Gakpo’s late winner was a priceless gift for Arne Slot’s side ahead of travelling to Arsenal on Thursday.
Instead, they miss the opportunity to solidify their place in the top four ahead of that crunch trip to the Emirates. Slot was shaking his head after Harrison Reed’s wondergoal.
Liverpool remain unbeaten in nine games, eight of those in the Premier League. But Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa are pulling away.
Watch: Harrison Reed puts it top bins to deny Liverpool
This was Harrison Reed’s second touch of the game. Unstoppable. What a strike. Top bins.
"That is EXTRAORDINARY!"
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 4, 2026
Harrison Reed equalises for Fulham deep into stoppage-time with an unbelievable strike! 🫨 pic.twitter.com/KvCHlEXcRo
FULL TIME! Fulham 2-2 Liverpool
Harrison Reed really just said, not today. Full reaction to come. What an ending!
FULL TIME! Fulham 2-2 Liverpool
LATE DRAMA! Liverpool thought they had won it. Harrison Reed said, nope. His woldie of a strike, swerving into the top corner, denies Liverpool a win and earns Fulham a point.
GOAL!!!! Fulham 2-2 Liverpool (REED 90+7')
WHAT HAS HARRISON REID JUST DONE!!!!!!
An astonishing goal from the Fulham substitute, finding the top corner to rescue a point!
It’s his first goal in two years. And it’s probably the best goal the Premier League will see this season.
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