Liverpool held to 0-0 draw by Fulham as Iraola's system faces scrutiny

Liverpool were held to a 0-0 draw by Fulham at Anfield on Saturday, extending their winless Premier League run to three matches and raising questions about manager Andoni Iraola's high-intensity tactical system. The result left Liverpool with six points from four league games, while Fulham secured their first point of the season after three opening defeats. Iraola attributed the lackluster performance to player fatigue, stating his team "lacked freshness" and "energy" following a demanding schedule that included a Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid in midweek. The draw marked the third consecutive Premier League match without a win for Liverpool, who have now drawn with Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, and Fulham since their opening-day victory at Ipswich Town. The match highlighted concerns about whether Iraola's relentless pressing style, which proved successful at Bournemouth, can be sustained across a congested fixture calendar. Liverpool controlled possession and territory but struggled to create clear-cut opportunities, while Fulham looked increasingly dangerous on the counterattack.