This has to be my favourite Premier League game of the season so far!
The performance from the players was spot on, the passing was tight and on point, they all looked like they had some fight in them and the goals were what was needed - it also had a better atmosphere than the flat, dull one the week before versus Aston Villa.
This team performance, as mentioned above, was great but personal performances also stood out.
Steven Gerrard has been THE player for Liverpool over recent seasons - lets face it, he is the one that has grabbed the team by the scruff of the neck and got the rest of the players performing. BUT so far this season he hasn't looked himself, with Brendan Rodgers coming out saying the criticism of him is unjust and he is looking out for the younger players. Against Fulham however, it seemed like our Captain Fantastic has regained his spark as he pulled the strings and worked that midfield like the pro we know and love. He worked extremely well with the players around him and even bagged himself a much needed goal. Lets hope he can use this as a benchmark to continue (lets forget the Stoke result and say from now on!)
Pepe Reina is a world class goalkeeper - there is no denying it - but of late he has looked shaky, devoid of confidence and a shadow of his former self. But, even though Fulham didn't really test him (no offence to them), he still looked strong and statuesque in our game - like he should be doing week on week. He needs to continue this into the second half of the season for us to stand any sort of chance of finishing in the top 6 (I would LOVE top 4 but I am lowering my expectations a little as I know it will take time to rebuild my beloved LFC).
We all know by now that I am a little biased towards this player as I have supported him since day 1, but after the Fulham game I have to say Stewart Downing definitely deserved the plaudits and the MOTM trophy from the Barcleys Prem, LFC Journo's and LFC fans.
In the game versus Fulham, Stewart Downing showed why we bought him. He looked dangerous on the wings, had pace, took defenders on and won (against John Arne Riise aswell!!), defended when he was called upon and made vital tackles.
Not only that, he showed intelligence, fight, commitment and pride for the red shirt - getting a nicely worked assist and goal for all of his hard work.
All in all the game was good one for our number 19 and the team as a whole.
My MOTM - Stewart Downing.
Special Mentions - Luis Suarez, who never stopped working and Suso, who I think had his best game so far in a red shirt v Fulham.
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