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Liverpool defender Andy Robertson will serve just a one-game suspension following his red card against Fulham, but the busy Christmas schedule may have fallen in Arne Slot's favor amid an injury crisis at full-back.

Robertson's red card left Liverpool down to ten men for the remainder of the game, and Fulham made Arne Slot's men pay with a 2-1 win despite Cody Gakpo's galvanizing second-half equalizer.



In a positive twist, Robertson will have served his suspension in time for next Sunday's league trip to Tottenham, where Liverpool will not want to drop more points in their bid to win the Premier League.

Premier League issues VAR statement after Fulham star avoids second red card vs Liverpool Andy Robertson sent off with straight red card for swiping out former Liverpool teammate

At its peak, Liverpool led the league by nine points, blowing away their title rivals Chelsea and Arsenal and defending champions Manchester City.

Arsenal, who failed to do their job with a bore draw against Everton after Fulham halted Liverpool, faced a similar situation earlier this season when William Saliba was sent off for a professional foul in the Gunners' away defeat to Bournemouth.

Whether Slot brings Robertson back into the team following his suspension is unknown.

Andy Robertson was sent off after bringing down Harry Wilson.
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