In a tightly contested Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool drew 0-0 with Fulham, marking the visitors' first point of the season. The game was influenced by Liverpool’s decision to rotate their squad, a strategy that reportedly did not go as planned. Fulham, who had previously gone undefeated in their opening matches, managed to secure a valuable draw against a Liverpool side that failed to score for the first time under their new manager, Andoni Iraola. Iraola acknowledged the team's difficulty in creating scoring opportunities, attributing the struggle in part to the squad's lack of freshness after a demanding week of fixtures. He emphasized the need for the team to adapt to such challenges. Despite the draw, Liverpool continued their poor start to the season under Iraola, failing to win at Anfield in their first two league games. This trend mirrors the one they experienced under their previous manager, Arne Slot. Fulham's defender Alvaro Arbeloa expressed satisfaction with the point and the team's balanced performance, praising their strong defensive efforts. Arbeloa also highlighted the effectiveness of his decision to debut David Affengruber, a centre-back, at Anfield. The move was seen as a calculated risk that paid off. Liverpool’s squad rotation did not yield the expected results, with players such as Kostas Tsimikas being substituted at halftime and Victor Munoz and Ryan Gravenberch failing to make a significant impact until the 60th minute. This raised concerns about the depth of Liverpool's squad despite the club's substantial financial investment over the past 16 months. Notable moments included a near miss by Alexander Isak and the standout performance of Fulham's Gonzalo Garcia, who outperformed several of Liverpool's players. Liverpool's goalkeeper, Alisson, made several errors, including a misjudged pass that nearly led to a goal for Fulham. The match ended with Fulham having more shots on target and more touches in Liverpool's penalty area, highlighting the lack of attacking effectiveness from the home side.