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Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory over Fulham, ending a three-match losing streak. Rio Ngumoha became the youngest Premier League goalscorer for Liverpool at 17 years and 225 days, followed by a goal from Mohamed Salah.
Liverpool ended a run of three straight defeats and eased the pressure on Arne Slot with a 2-0 win over Fulham.
Rio Ngumoha became Liverpool's youngest ever Premier League goalscorer at Anfield when opening the scoring at the age of just 17 years and 225 days. His majestic strike was followed up by a Mohamed Salah classic minutes later to double the lead as the Egyptian scored just his second Premier League goal since November.
Image: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring his side's second goal (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Liverpool had conceded two or more goals 18 times in the final 20 minutes of Premier League games this season but despite shipping 19 shots and nine corners, managed this game without a major scare as they now look to reverse a 2-0 deficit to PSG in the Champions League.
The win gives Liverpool a cushion in the race for the final Champions League spot with the gap to Chelsea in sixth now at four points. Chelsea play Manchester City, live on Super Sunday.
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Who is Rio Ngumoha and what record did he set for Liverpool?
Rio Ngumoha is a 17-year-old footballer who became Liverpool's youngest ever Premier League goalscorer at Anfield, achieving this at the age of 17 years and 225 days.
What was the significance of Liverpool's win over Fulham?
The win was significant as it ended Liverpool's three-match losing streak and eased pressure on manager Arne Slot.
How did Mohamed Salah perform in the match against Fulham?
Mohamed Salah scored Liverpool's second goal in the match, marking only his second Premier League goal since November.
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