Not only did Liverpool fight to a point despite the circumstances, but title rivals Arsenal were unable to capitalize as they were held to a goalless draw by Everton.

It meant the Reds, whose lead was reduced after last weekend’s Merseyside derby was postponed due to severe weather, extended their lead to five points before nearest challengers Chelsea host Brentford on Sunday (7pm GMT).

“Liverpool were phenomenal. They went down to ten men and had no self-pity,” former Premier League striker Chris Sutton told BBC Radio 5 Live.

“It was a brilliant game. I thought Liverpool were phenomenal despite all the odds.”

Liverpool have won 19 games and lost just one in 23 since Dutchman Slot replaced Jurgen Klopp in the summer, and they also sit at the top of the Champions League table with a perfect record in the competition.

With 10 men, against a Fulham side that enjoyed the club’s best start to a Premier League season since 2003, the Reds still finished the game with more than 60% possession and topped a number of attacking metrics, including shots , big chances and ball touches from the opponent box.

According to Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, the trick was to “stay calm” – although he added that was “easier to say than do”.

“A great comeback, it’s very positive. It’s disappointing to have 10 men but we showed fight,” Van Dijk told Sky Sports.