Fulham 2-2 Liverpool: Five things we learned as the Reds salvage a point in the season opener

Fulham can exorcise their Premier League demons

Having been relegated or promoted in each of the past five seasons and yo-yoing between the top two tiers of English football, Fulham have a point to prove this campaign. The Cottagers are a classic case of the 'too good for the Championship but not good enough for the Premier League' cliché. However, if Saturday's display is any indication, Fulham could finally be ready to escape football's purgatory.

The Whites have been victims of poor investment in previous seasons and have seen unbalanced teams struggle to adapt to the unique demands of Premier League life. But this time, Marco Silva's men are ready for the challenge.

The Cottagers pressed as a unit early on, not allowing Liverpool a second to settle into possession, while looking slick and sharp on the ball. If Silva's side can maintain the level of intensity displayed against the Reds and maintain their impressive organizational standards, this could finally be the season Fulham exorcise their Premier League demons and settle into the English top flight.