Another clean sheet. Another Mo Salah goal. It was business as usual as the Reds dispatched Fulham on a fine autumn day at Anfield.

The first half saw Liverpool create multiple chances while they enjoyed the majority of possession. Fulham seemed determined to keep it close against a potent Liverpool side. Their efforts were nearly rewarded when it appeared that Fulham’s Mitrovic had netted his side a goal. The play was ruled offside. During the ensuing debate between the Fulham players and the referee the Liverpool keeper, Alisson, played the ball up to Alenander-Arnold who spotted a breaking Salah on the right wing and delivered a perfect pass. Goal! Liverpool 1-0

After the break, Shaquiri scored at the Kop end from a beautifully placed cross for Robertson. Liverpool 2-0. This removed any fight the Fulham players may have still possessed. The remaining thirty plus minutes played out like a training session.

Liverpool finished the day with another clean sheet. Since the signing of Virgil van Dijk and Alisson the Reds’ have become a formidable force defensively. We expect nothing less than a solid performance from our back five against a struggling side like Fulham.

It was a very business-like performance from the Liverpool side looking to stake its claim to the top of the table. It is hard to find fault in a comfortable win, but Winaldum seemed a bit out of sorts in the midfield today. Bobby Firmino played in a more traditional ten role than his usual false nine and seemed absent from much of the game. Klopp continues to tinker with his lineups and tactical formations a luxury not afforded in seasons past. All in all, it was a good day for Liverpool.

The Reds head into the international break in a tight points race for the top spot before returning to action later this month away to Watford.