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Liverpool held 0-0 by Fulham after Champions League delay

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 10:21 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Liverpool drew 0-0 with Fulham at Anfield, staying unbeaten with three draws in four league games.
Manager Andoni Iraola said side lacked freshness and struggled to create chances 60-70 hours after the Champions League win.
£123 million signing Bradley Barcola debuted, took one shot and left in the 72nd minute.
Liverpool will play Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, three days after the Fulham match.

History

Historical Context

Liverpool’s dramatic 2005 UEFA Champions League win, overturning a 3-3 draw with AC Milan by winning 3-2 on penalties after trailing 3-0 at halftime, secured the club’s fifth European Cup and a permanent trophy. The victory, hailed as one of the tournament’s greatest finals, led Liverpool to represent UEFA at the 2005 FIFA Club World Championship, illustrating the lasting impact of late-season triumphs on squad planning.

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Story summary

Liverpool drew 0-0 with Fulham at Anfield, staying unbeaten with three draws in four league games.
Manager Andoni Iraola said side lacked freshness and struggled to create chances 60-70 hours after the Champions League win.
£123 million signing Bradley Barcola debuted, took one shot and left in the 72nd minute.
Liverpool will play Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, three days after the Fulham match.

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