USMNT star Antonee Robinson assisted twice in Fulham’s 2-2 draw against Liverpool, showcasing his talent on a significant stage. The Premier League leader Liverpool faced a tough challenge as they came from behind twice with only ten players on the pitch, marking a second consecutive match where they dropped points, much to the delight of their title rivals on Saturday.
Liverpool’s efforts were complicated by Andy Robertson’s red card in the 17th minute. Despite being a man down, they managed to secure a point at Anfield, almost clinching an improbable victory after Diogo Jota equalized in the 86th minute, ramping up the pressure on Fulham.
Fulham initially took the lead when Andreas Pereira’s volley deflected off Robertson into the net. Robertson’s dismissal came shortly after, as he fouled Harry Wilson, denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity.
Cody Gakpo equalized for Liverpool shortly after halftime, heading in a precise cross from Mohamed Salah, who achieved his 100th assist for the club in all competitions with that delivery.
Fulham regained the lead in the 76th minute thanks to a clever flick from substitute Rodrigo Muniz. However, Jota responded quickly, receiving a pass from Darwin Núñez, maneuvering past his defender, and scoring from the edge of the box.
Antonee “Jedi” Robinson, a fullback for the United States men’s national team, played a pivotal role by assisting both of Fulham’s goals, bringing his season total to five assists. At 27 years old, Robinson has been linked with a potential transfer to Liverpool during the upcoming January window, adding an intriguing subplot to his performance.
Liverpool’s recent form includes a dramatic 3-3 draw against Newcastle in their last league outing, raising questions about their consistency.
Arsenal, also struggling, has drawn two consecutive matches, including a 1-1 result against Fulham last weekend, and has failed to score from open play in their last three league games.
Chelsea, currently in second place, is set to host Brentford on Sunday and has the opportunity to close the gap to Liverpool to just two points with a victory.
