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Fulham's Riise admits to emotional moment after Liverpool win

Fulham defender John Arne Riise has revealed he was on an 'emotional high' after helping his team defeat former club Liverpool on Monday night.

The Norwegian left-back was at his best as the Cottagers managed to get the better of the Reds 1-0 at Craven Cottage and Riise said there were some emotions after beating some of his old teammates.

"I was happy to get a win and it was special for me because it was the first time that I have played against Liverpool," he told the club's official website.

"It was special and an emotional high when the final whistle went. I'm very happy and I really enjoyed it because it was an important three points for us."

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