Trent Alexander-Arnold thought he had scored a superb free-kick against Fulham on Sunday but the strike has been chalked up as a Bernd Leno own goal.

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• Alexander-Arnold sent brilliant free-kick at goal
• Ball struck the crossbar before hitting Leno
• Goal not given to Alexander-Arnold

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The right-back thought he had scored a genuinely fantastic free-kick, shooting at goal from around 30 yards and seeing it smash against the crossbar and cross the line. The ball then hit Bernd Leno, however, and went into the back of the net.

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  THE EXPLANATION

  Because the ball struck the crossbar and then hit Leno, the goal has been taken away from Alexander-Arnold, with the goalkeeper's touch proving decisive. As a result, it will not be added to the right-back's haul for this season. For Fantasy Football players, though, the Liverpool man was at least awarded an assist.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Alexander-Arnold has been in remarkable form this season and came into Sunday's game on the back of his goal in the 1-1 draw with Manchester City last time out. However, he has been robbed of the prospect of scoring twice in two successive games.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR ALEXANDER-ARNOLD?

  The right-back will have to stomach the fact that his goal will not count towards his tally. Liverpool are next in action in midweek against Sheffield United.

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