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Liverpool came from behind to steal a point at Craven Cottage on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.
Jurgen Klopp's men left it late in London as Mo Salah rescued his side a point against the newly-promoted outfit.
Serbian Aleksandar Mitrovic opened the scoring as he towered over Trent Alexander- Arnold to finish with a bullet header past Alisson Becker in the 39th minute.
Fulham's Aleksandar Mitrović towers over Trent Alexander-Arnold to score in the 39th minute
Salah scored late to pull his side level in the Premier League encounter at Craven Cottage
New star striker Darwin Nunez restored parity between the two side's, coming off the bench to score on his Premier League debut.
Mitrovic holds the record for the most goals scored in a single championship season having helped the club clinch promotion last season, and started the new season in the England top-flight with two goals.
He put Fulham ahead for the second time in the match after scoring from the penalty spot having been brought down in the box by Virgil Van Dijk.
However, the hosts failed to keep out Liverpool as Salah scored 10 minutes from time to ensure spoils were shared in West London.
Sportsmail's James St Denis gives his player ratings following the high-scoring encounter below.
Mitrovic - the Championship's top scorer last season - scored both of Fulham's goals
Darwin Nunez made an instant impact after being left out as he came on to score for Liverpool
FULHAM (4-3-3)
Marek Rodak 6
Rarely troubled in the Fulham goal. Couldn't do much about Liverpool's equaliser but very solid overall.
Kenny Tete 6
Another decent all-round display. Got the assist for Fulham's opener and did his defensive duties well.
Kenny Tete was shown an early yellow card for this challenge on Liverpool's Luis Diaz
Tim Ream 5.5
Patrolled the back-line with relative ease in the first half, but was at fault for Liverpool's second.
Tosin 6
Faced up well to Firmino and then substitute Nunez. Solid partnership with Ream in the centre of defence.
Antonee Robinson 6.5
Linked up well with Reid down the left-hand side. Limited Salah's involvement throughout the game.
Harrison Reed 7
Absolute menace in the heart of midfield. Never allowed Thiago and Henderson to penetrate the game.
Joao Palhinha 8
A brilliant debut from the robust Portuguese. Unplayable at times and looks at home in the Premier League.
Andreas Pereira 7
Another tidy debut for the home side. Caused Alexander-Arnold loads of problems but end product wasn't there.
Andreas Pereira made his Premier League debut for Fulham after joining from Man Utd
Neeskens Kebano 6.5
Fared well on the Fulham right-hand side.
