Fulham vs West Ham United
Premier League this season
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| GP | P | GD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 32 | 48 | 4 | |
| 16 | 33 | 36 | -18 |
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Fulham seeking three consecutive league victories over West Ham.
As Fulham seek a rare third consecutive victory over West Ham this Saturday at Craven Cottage, both teams aim to climb the table after mixed starts to their campaigns.
Fulham
Adama Traore's first goal of the season helped Fulham secure a 1-1 draw against newly promoted Ipswich Town just before the international break. His strike in the 32nd minute leveled the score at Portman Road after Liam Delap gave Ipswich an early lead.
The draw left Fulham in 12th place, one of the three teams with 4 points after three games, having recorded one win, one draw, and one loss. Last season, Fulham had a strong record following international breaks, losing only once in four matches.
Marco Silva hopes for similar success this season as his team prepares to face West Ham. Fulham, who have enjoyed back-to-back victories over the Hammers, aim for a third consecutive league win against them for the first time since 1966.
Silva may stick with the 4-3-3 formation used against Ipswich, featuring Rodrigo Muniz in attack. Alex Iwobi, pivotal in Fulham's goal against Ipswich, and Adama Traore are expected to join Muniz up front. The Cottagers report no injury concerns ahead of Saturday’s fixture.
West Ham United
West Ham are placed just below the Cottagers in 13th place, with three points following a 3-1 defeat to Manchester City. An own goal from Rúben Dias helped West Ham level the match, but an Erling Haaland hat-trick ultimately led to their second loss of the season.
Manager Julen Lopetegui acknowledged errors and praised City's individual and team qualities, pointing them out as reasons for failing to secure points. On Saturday, he will have fewer excuses when West Ham faces Fulham, a team they've beaten 16 times in 28 meetings, boasting their best win rate against any team played at least five times.
A victory on Saturday would grant the Hammers two opening away wins for the first time since the 2015-16 season. West Ham is expected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation with Michail Antonio leading the attack.
Niclas Füllkrug, who scored for Germany in a recent 5-0 win over Hungary, sustained an Achilles tendon strain during international duty and remains doubtful. "Yesterday he was a bit better, and we just need to keep an eye on him. I think we will make a final decision on him tomorrow," said Julen Lopetegui in a Thursday injury update.
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