Fulham vs Tottenham: A Premier League Clash at Craven Cottage
In a Premier League encounter that reverberated across London, Fulham hosted Tottenham Hotspur in a match that promised fireworks but ended in a spectacular display of footballing prowess from the home team. Fulham’s emphatic 3-0 victory not only stunned Spurs but also rekindled their European aspirations.
Early Dominance and Tactical Masterclass
From the outset, Fulham’s intent was clear. Within minutes, they nearly broke the deadlock, signalling their ambition. Tottenham, on their part, struggled to impose themselves, their usual fluidity absent under the lights at Craven Cottage. Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz and Sasa Lukic emerged as the heroes of the night, with Muniz netting twice and Lukic once, sealing a memorable win for the hosts.
Tottenham’s aspirations for a top-four finish took a hit as they missed the opportunity to leapfrog Aston Villa. This result halted their scoring run under Ange Postecoglou, ending a streak of scoring in consecutive league games that had extended to 39 matches.
Pivotal Moments
Fulham’s relentless pressure and astute tactical setup were evident as they capitalised on Tottenham’s errors. The hosts took the lead just before the break, a moment of brilliance that set the tone for the second half. Fulham doubled their advantage shortly after the restart, and by the hour mark, they had put the game beyond Tottenham’s reach with a third goal, showcasing their ruthlessness.
Fulham Player Ratings
- Bernd Leno (GK): 6/10
- Timothy Castagne (RB): 7/10
- Tosin Adarabioyo (CB): 7/10
- Calvin Bassey (CB): 7.5/10
- Antonee Robinson (LB): 8.5/10
- Joao Palhinha (CM): 8/10
- Sasa Lukic (CM): 8.5/10
- Alex Iwobi (RM): 7.5/10
- Andreas Pereira (AM): 7/10
- Willian (LM): 7.5/10
- Rodrigo Muniz (CF): 9/10
Substitutes
- Raul Jimenez: 6.5/10
- Harry Wilson: 6/10
- Kenny Tete: 6.5/10
- Harrison Reed: 6/10
- Bobby De Cordova-Reid: 6.5/10
Tottenham Player Ratings
- Guglielmo Vicario (GK): 4/10
- Pedro Porro (RB): 4/10
- Cristian Romero (CB): 4/10
- Radu Dragusin (CB): 4/10
- Destiny Udogie (LB): 5.5/10
- Pape Matar Sarr (CM): 4.5/10
- Yves Bissouma (CM): 3/10
- Dejan Kulusevski (RM): 5/10
- James Maddison (AM): 4.5/10
- Brennan Johnson (LM): 4/10
- Son Heung-min (CF): 3/10
Substitutes
- Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg: 5.5/10
- Rodrigo Bentancur: 5.5/10
- Timo Werner: 5/10
- Richarlison: 5/10
