West Ham United vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
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West Ham United vs Fulham
Fulham ended a poor recent run of away form (W0 D1 L2) with a 2-0 victory at West Ham today. The visitors recorded a league double over the Hammers for just the third time thanks to an early goal against the run of play by Pereira. It arrived after a number of half chances weren't capitalised upon by the hosts, and was actually Fulham's first shot of the game. Iwobi flighted a ball over from the right to Muniz, yet thanks to Mavropanos' tame interception - Pereira could latch on and dribble round Fabianski to smash home nine minutes in. The second goal arrived for Pereira in the second half, after again, West Ham were found wanting going forward. The Brazilian linked up well with Iwobi to spark the counter, before receiving a low cross from the Nigerian international to tap home with ease. West Ham were relatively toothless in this outing, producing just four shots on target. Even then, when they did move forward, Bassey was equal to most assaults on his area. Now, the Hammers will switch their attention to back to Europe as they prepare to face Leverkusen again. Fulham, on the other hand, look ahead to the visit of Liverpool next Sunday. With a defeat for the Reds at home to Crystal Palace today, Fulham's xG of 3.20 could materialise in dangerous fashion unless Klopp's side are on the revenge path. For Moyes' West Ham, their meagre xG output of 1.07 will need to be pushed if they are to overturn their Quarter-final deficit against Leverkusen on Thursday. While we thank you for joining us today, it's worth extending our best wishes to young George Earthy following his head injury today which led to the extended stoppage time. Thank you and goodbye.
West Ham United vs Fulham
We've hit the 100 minute mark here at the London Stadium, as both sides are settling down in this result.
West Ham United vs Fulham
With three minutes of this lengthy stoppage to go, Palhinha makes way. Harrison Reed emerges in his place.
West Ham United vs Fulham
Kudus crosses for Paqueta but the ball from the right looks too high and a bit behind the Brazilian. Leno claims and lies on the ball as the minutes slip by.
West Ham United vs Fulham
After these changes, and the lengthy stoppage following Earthy's injury, the game moves into 11 minutes of added time.
West Ham United vs Fulham
Substitution Willian Borges da Silva Adama Traoré Diarra
West Ham United vs Fulham
Substitution Rodrigo Muniz Carvalho Armando Broja
West Ham United vs Fulham
Substitution George Earthy Gnaly Albert Maxwel Cornet
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