Follow live coverage as Fulham face AFC Bournemouth today in the Premier League.
Marco Silva’s side went away to Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day and made the short trip home with a famous victory. They were a goal down with ten minutes left to play and won 2-1. That result hasn’t been a one-off this season either, the Whites have been so strong and are pushing for European spots currently as they sit eighth in the league.
Bournemouth are Fulham’s opponents today, and they have had just as an impressive half to the season. Statement victories, exhilarating football and star performers have made football on this part of the south coast very enjoyable. Today it is a clash of two surprise packages this season, but who will come out on top?
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Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
Well in the end it has finished level, and it was a thrilling game. Bournemouth had a lot of the ball, but Fulham were deadly on the counter with Jimenez opening the scoring with a powerful header. Evanilson would drag his side level only for Wilson to produce another strong header to put Fulham ahead. The Whites didn’t create too much with an xG of 1.01 compared to Bournemouth’s 1.86, but until the 89th minute, it looked like Fulham would grab the victory. That was until Ouattara kept his cool to dink a shot over Leno and cancel Wilson’s header out, and kept Bournemouth in the European spots for now, while Fulham continue to chase them in eighth.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
Cairney hits it way too long and King tries to rescue it but is tackled. That was a real waste.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
One last chance for Fulham to get it into the box as Robinson goes down on the edge.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
Smith-Rowe also comes on late in the game to try and regain Fulham the lead, with Iwobi coming off.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
After a long break in play to check if the goal would stand, Lukic comes off for the next exciting Fulham prospect, Josh King.