With Paul Merson backing Jota to become Liverpool’s starting striker again, the Portuguese international could become a reliable source of goals for the Reds, easing the burden currently placed on Mohamed Salah.

The Premier League title race got a little bit tighter on Saturday, as 10-man Liverpool battled back from a goal down twice but only managed a point in a 2-2 draw (and a heart-pounding affair) with Fulham at Anfield.