Fans were furious after Liverpool were awarded a penalty after Darwin Nunez was fouled by Fulham defender Issa Diop.
Liverpool's dim hopes were still alive after late scorer Diogo Jota sealed a dramatic 4-3 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon.
On Wednesday night, Jurgen Klopp's men were looking to close the gap between them and fourth-placed Manchester United to just four points with a win.
However, Fulham will be a tough test after helping Manchester City perform well at the weekend, with Pep Guardiola's side winning 2-1 at Craven Cottage.
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Cheered by the Anfield crowd, Liverpool started better and in the 38th minute they had a golden opportunity to open the scoring from 12 yards. When Diop received the ball and was about to clear it, Nunez pinched and cut the ball.
The Uruguayan then fell to the ground when Diop completely missed the ball.
After referee Stuart Attwell pointed to the penalty spot, fans expressed their anger on social media, with LiVARpool later on Twitter.
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God they are absolutely AWESOME for LiVARpool to get the top 4 men hahahahaha. Give https:
//t.co/MlfM9nzoyN
– Scott Rafferty (@ScottRafferty02) May 3, 2023
One person said:
"Livarpool full force in the last two games."
Another person tweeted:
“LiVARpool again. Diop didn't even touch Nunez, he took the initiative to make contact.
A third fan added:
"LiVARpool again."
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Another person wrote:
"It's never been clear that everyone wants Liverpool in the Champions League."
While a fifth commented:
"This is NOT a punishment. Shameful decision.
If Liverpool keep the win, they will shorten the gap with MU to only 4 points.
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Chelsea manager Emma Hayes mentioned Pep Guardiola in response to a reporter's question about Arsenal's exit from the Champions League.
The Gunners were knocked out of the Women's Championship by Wolfsburg, who won the semi-finals 5-4 on aggregate.
Pauline Bremer scored from close range in the 119th minute to secure her spot in the final spectacularly.
Hayes was asked about Arsenal's crushing defeat at the Emirates ahead of her team's WSL match against Liverpool.
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She was asked if she had a "degree of empathy" with their opponents when they failed. However, the 46-year-old declined to comment on Arsenal's exit from the tournament, emphasizing the question as she complained to Guardiola.
"I'm the Chelsea coach. I only care about my team," she said.
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"Like I said, I'm a competitor. I always say this - do you ask Pep Guardiola the same question about leaving Liverpool or leaving Arsenal?"
Hayes added:
"No, so no, I'm here to represent Chelsea. I only care about my team."
"I'm the Chelsea manager. I only care about my team." ?
Emma Hayes' response when asked if she feels sympathy for Arsenal after their painful Champions League defeat... pic.twitter.com/vB8A0UKvM3
– Sky Sports WSL (@SkySportsWSL) May 2, 2023
His response to the 'stupid' question was warmly received by Chelsea fans on social media.
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One Twitter user wrote:
"The perfect answer to a stupid question."
A second tweet:
"Again... I admire this woman."
The third added:
"That's nice of Emma."
The fourth said:
"The reporter was cooked again."
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Another commented:
"What a stupid question. Why would she care if her opponent is out?"
Chelsea take on Arsenal in the penultimate match of the season when the two sides compete for the top of the table.
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