More dropped points at Anfield - is it too early for Liverpool to worry?
Liverpool Football Club has experienced a disappointing start to the Premier League season under new manager Andoni Iraola, recording three draws in their first four matches. Despite an unbeaten record, the team's lack of offensive output and fatigue have raised concerns among fans and pundits.
Why it matters
As one of the world's most prominent football clubs, Liverpool's performance significantly impacts the Premier League standings and the professional future of its new coaching staff.
Figure caption, Fulham take first point of the season at lacklustre Liverpool
Football reporter , At Anfield Published 12 September 2026 Two Premier League matches at Anfield. Two draws.
For just the third time in 63 years, Liverpool have failed to win either of their opening home games of a league season - not exactly the flying start new boss Andoni Iraola would have been dreaming of.
After such an encouraging midweek performance against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, full of urgency, Saturday's goalless draw against Fulham was a flat follow-up, especially with the Cottagers lacking in confidence and having conceded seven goals in their first three league games.
The Reds looked physically and mentally tired and, to put it bluntly, like an entirely different team to the one that won against a Diego Simeone side that made it to the Champions League semi-finals last season.
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