Why Liverpool’s drab draw with Fulham showed Andoni Iraola’s biggest problem

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If part of the challenge for Andoni Iraola when he took the Liverpool job was mastering the art of winning Premier League games after midweek Champions League dates, he failed his first test. Having conceded three goals to left wing-backs against Crystal Palace last week, they conceded none to Liverpool’s three £100m men.Alvaro Arbeloa could celebrate a first point in the Premier League with Fulham (Getty)“Happy with the point and more happy with the performance,” said Arbeloa.

“He proved how good he is,” Arbeloa said.But Iraola’s side delivered a disjointed display, failing to touch the heights they reached in their comeback against Atletico Madrid and failing to score for the first time under him. Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola will be concerned about a run of draws (PA Wire)Some issues predate Iraola but Liverpool have only won four league games at Anfield in 2026.

Florian Wirtz’s search for his first goal of the season continues and he scuffed a shot. They were doubly fortunate after Alisson’s horribly misjudged pass to a marked Ryan Gravenberch; first the goalkeeper escaped conceding a penalty when he flew in on King and then Jeremy Jacquet came to his rescue by clearing Garcia’s shot off the line.