Loss at Fulham Intensifies Leicester City’s Relegation

Both Tom Cairney and Willian have scored twice enabling Fulham to defeat Leicester City at home on Monday. It put an end to the three-game unbeaten rule of the visitor in the Premier League. Thus, they have been left in relegation danger. Leicester had gained 5 points for the previous three matches and are in the 16th position on the leaderboard and on 30 points. In accordance, they are tied with Nottingham Forest placed in the 18th position and a point above Everton in the 19th position.

Fulham didn’t appear to be in danger as Leicester played catch-up throughout the match after a disappointing first-half display that had been criticized by James Maddison, the playmaker. Maddison has stated that it was a big game for them and they were not at it. According to him, they were not hungry enough to seek a win in the game. Also, he feels that they need to do the basics. Continue reading

Fulham’s Performance Continues Strong

Even though most of January’s transfers are over, news and developments regarding player exchanges are still ripe across the world of international football.

For instance, Fulham has been targeting Sander Barge and they are not alone in that. West Ham is targeting him as well. However, Sander Barge will be staying on with Sheffield United till his contract is over. Hence, even with the intense discussions about his future that occurred during the transfer window of January, the Blades are managing to hold onto this Norway international. Continue reading

Fulham Equipped to Sign Rick Karsdorp by Offering €8 Million

Fulham seems to be eyeing some of the new faces in the transfer window of January. Rick Karsdorp has grabbed some interest from the London side. He has fallen out of favor with AS Roma and might not play under Jose Mourinho this season.

So, Fulham is steadily approaching this season and has stayed unscratched from the relegation battle. Recently they grabbed a victory against Liverpool that made them one of the top six teams. Thus, they will fancy their chances as they progress in the campaign. Continue reading

TEN HAG SHOULD TARGET PROLIFIC FULHAM STRIKER MITROVIC

Erik ten Hag has already shown how he can mould a physically imposing striker into a clinical marksman during his time with Ajax and FC Utrecht. The 52-year-old turned Sebastian Haller, who was diagnosed with a testicular tumour in the summer, into one of the most formidable strikers on the continent during their two-and-a-half years together in Amsterdam. In July 2019, West Ham United splashed out a club-record £45 million to sign Haller from Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt.

But in his 18 months with the Hammers, the Ivory Coast international had scored 14 goals from 54 appearances before heading to the Johan Cruyff Arena for less than half of what West Ham splashed out on him. Ten Hag had already worked with Haller at Utrecht, and the Ivorian scored 40 goals and provided 15 assists from 81 games for the Eredivisie side. Continue reading

MATCH PREVIEW: NOTTINGHAM FOREST VS FULHAM – PREDICTION, TEAM NEWS

Nottingham Forest will be bidding to avoid a fourth straight defeat in the Premier League when they continue their 2022-23 campaign at home to fellow promoted outfit Fulham on Friday night. The Reds, who are 19th in the table, will enter this contest off the back of a 3-2 home defeat to Bournemouth, while 10th-placed Fulham suffered a 2-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in their last match.
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Forest earned promotion back to the Premier League via last season’s Championship playoffs, and they had a quite remarkable summer transfer window, bringing in 21 players in total, which broke the English record for the most arrivals in one market.
Steve Cooper’s side suffered a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United in their opening match of the 2022-23 season but picked up four points from their next two games, beating West Ham United before drawing at Everton.
There were fears that Aleksandar Mitrovic would be unable to carry his staggering goalscoring form from last season into the Premier League, but the 27-year-old has netted six times in six outings this term, and an impressive summer transfer window has given Silva plenty of options all over the pitch.
Nottingham Forest Premier League form: Continue reading

REPORT: STOKE CITY CASTING EYES OVER OUT-OF-FAVOR 28-YEAR-OLD

Stoke City boss Michael O’Neill has confirmed Dutch defender Terence Kongolo is training with the club, though a deal is ‘a long way from coming to fruition’. Stoke City have already made some fresh additions to their defensive ranks ahead of the new campaign.

Aden Flint and Liam McCarron have both arrived on permanent deals, while Arsenal talent Harry Clarke has come in on loan to bolster O’Neill’s options at the back. However, it seems that the Potters have their eyes on another possible addition in defence. Continue reading

LENO CLOSING IN ON FULHAM MOVE

Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno is closing in on a move to newly promoted team Fulham after the German international reached an agreement with the club over his salary as reported in the media. German news outlet Bild confirmed those reports of a move to Fulham for Leno as it was revealed that the former Bayer Leverkusen shot stopper is on the verge of signing for the Cottagers.

Fulham have been sent back to the English Championship after each of their last two promotions to the top flight and they are keen to avoid a repeat in the new season. The Cottagers have already strengthened their squad with seasoned internationals such as Joao Palhinha and Manor Solomon and German international Leno is the next transfer target for the Cottagers as reported in the media. Continue reading

MILOVOJEVIC, A TARGET FOR FULHAM

Crystal Palace midfielder Luka Milovojevic is a transfer target for newly promoted Premier League side Fulham as per the latest reports in the UK (United Kingdom) media. Fulham secured an instant return to the Premier League after winning the English Championship. The Cottagers spent just one season in the Championship on the back of their relegation from the Premier League in 2021. Fulham saw off the threat of teams such as Bournemouth, Huddersfield Town and Nottingham Forest to seal the first automatic spot for Premier League promotion.

The particular media report from the Daily Mail stated that Palace star Milovojevic is on the radar of Fulham. Apart from Fulham, Serbian international Milovojevic has also been linked with a return to Greek Super League side Olympiakosthis summer. He joined Crystal Palace from Olympiakos some years ago. The 31-year-old became a Crystal Palace player during the winter transfer window in 2017. He has spent five-and-a-half years at Selhurst Park. Continue reading

FULHAM WRAP UP CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE

Fulham have wrapped up the English Championship title after thumping Luton Town 7-0 at home when the two teams met earlier this week. Serbian international AleksandarMitrovic scored twice in the second half to lead Fulham to the emphatic victory at the expense of a Luton Town team who have punched above their weight in the Championship this season by closing in on a playoff spot ahead of the final day of the regular season in the division.

Premier League promotion had earlier been sealed for Fulham after they beat Preston North End 3-0 at home two weeks ago thanks to a brace from the aforementioned Mitrovic. Young Portuguese winger Carvalho also scored for the Cottagers during the game against Preston. Continue reading

FULHAM EDGING CLOSER TO CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE

Fulham have already sealed their return to the Premier League at the first time of asking thanks to the managerial input of Portuguese tactician Marco Silva and they have the English Championship title in their sights ahead of their final four games.

The Cottagers were one of the three teams who suffered demotion from the Premier League to the English Championship at the end of last season alongside West Brom and Sheffield United and they have been able to return to the English top flight after one season in the Championship thanks in part to the goals of Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrovic. The former Newcastle United player took his tally to 40 goals in 40 English Championship games after netting twice in the first half to lead Fulham to a 3-0 victory over Preston North End on Tuesday. His goals came either side of the strike from young winger Fabio Carvalho. Continue reading