By The Independent (Sports) | Created at 2024-12-29 15:03:25 | Updated at 2025-01-01 13:05:03
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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
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Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
Andoni Iraola is without Justin Kluivert who gained too many yellow cards and is suspended. That means Christie has stepped further forward to take on a more creative role, something that he did when at Celtic. Like Muniz for Fulham, Unal's heroics haven't rewarded him with a start as he also will try to make an impact off the bench. Both teams are in electric form and have shown an ability to play great football, so it should be a cracker to end the year.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
Fulham opted for a back five against Chelsea, and they have gone for it again here against Bournemouth. Robinson has been one of the star performers for Silva and in this role he has more attacking freedom to produce, while Iwobi was really impressive in this role against Chelsea. Muniz came off the bench to score the winner against the Blues three days ago and remains on the bench to start this game as well. Will he be able to strike as a substitute again?
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
SUBS: Dango Ouattara, Enes Unal, Max Aarons, Will Dennis, Mark Travers, Ben Winterburn, Max Kinsey, Archie Harris, Remy Rees-Dottin.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
BOURNEMOUTH (4-2-3-1): Kepa; Milos Kerkez, Dean Huijsen, Illia Zabarnyi, James Hill; Lewis Cook, Philip Billing; Antoine Semenyo, Ryan Christie, David Brooks; Evanilson.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
FULHAM (5-3-2): Bernd Leno; Calvin Bassey, Joachim Andersen, Issa Diop, Timothy Castagne, Antonee Robinson; Alex Iwobi, Sasa Lukic, Andreas Pereira; Harry Wilson, Raul Jimenez.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
SUBS: Rodrigo Muniz, Tom Cairney, Adama Traore, Carlos Vinicius, Jorge Cuenca, Steven Benda, Josh King, Ryan Sessegnon, Emile Smith-Rowe.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
Fulham haven't really been given any credit this season and that might be down to the fact Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth have done even better than them. 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?
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
Well, Fulham gave their fans a late Christmas present but, wow, what a gift. Marco Silva's side went away to Stamford Bridge 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.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
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