Liverpool share spoils with Fulham in their opening EPL clash, 2-2

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Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw on Saturday with newly-promoted side Fulham in their season opener.

Aleksandar Mitrovic scored the opener in a minute-32 goal at Fulham's home ground, Craven Cottage, with his team finishing the first half ahead.

Darwin Nunez leveled the game for the Reds in the 64th minute scoring a classy goal in the box.

But, Fulham retook the lead eight minutes later as Serbian forward Mitrovic scored for the second time from a penalty.

Liverpool found their second goal with Mohamed Salah in minute 80 before the match ended with a 2-2 draw in Fulham

Chelsea taste narrow win

In another Premier League clash, Chelsea narrowly beat Everton with a 1-0 score on the road.

Jorginho's penalty goal in first half stoppage time brought victory to the Blues at Goodison Park.

Saturday results

Bournemouth - Aston Villa: 2-0

Leeds United - Wolverhampton: 2-1

Newcastle United - Nottingham Forest: 2-0

Tottenham Hotspur - Southampton: 4-1