Fulham beat 10-man Wolves 3-0 at Craven Cottage on Saturday as Marco Silva’s side ended their losing streak and piled the pressure on Vitor Pereira in the process.
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Ryan Sessegnon put Fulham ahead in the first half and Emmanuel Agbadou was sent off before the break to stack the odds further against Wolves.
Harry Wilson curled home to put Fulham 2-0 up in the second half and an own goal from Yerson Mosquera inflicted more pain on Wolves late on.
With the win, their first since September 20 in the league, Fulham move on to 11 points for the season. Wolves remain on two points and have lost eight of their 10 games this season.
Ragged Wolves have given up
Time has probably run out for Pereira after defeats to struggling Burnley and Fulham in back-to-back games. Wolves looked like a side that has totally lost belief in their manager, themselves as individuals and as a group as they are all over the place and not invested in the plan. There is only one way this is heading: relegation. Wolves are already eight points from safety and unless something changes drastically they will be cut adrift by January. Pereira looks like a man who knows he has to leave soon and it’s a real shame because he built something special last season to drag Wolves out of this very same position. But even though he recently signed a new three-year contract, there is little evidence that Pereira is the man to get them out of trouble this time. His players — who just haven’t been good enough after losing Cunha, Ait-Nouri and Semedo this summer — don’t believe in him, the fans are on his back and they are also furious at club ownership over selling key players time and time again in recent years. Wolves are at a crossroads as a club and unless a new hire can work even more magic than Pereira managed last season, they look certain to be relegated.
What’s next?
Fulham are at Everton next Saturday, while Wolves travel to Chelsea on the same day.
Fulham vs Wolves score: 3-0
Sessegnon 9', Wilson 62', Mosquera OG 75'
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Mosquera scores an own goal
When it rains it pours. Wolves score an own goal to compound their misery.
Wilson denied by Johnstone
Harry Wilson curls another shot towards the top corner but Johnstone saves.
It should be 3-0!
Sessegnon slots over a delicious cross and King looks certain to tap home, but Krejci clears superbly from a yard out.
Wilson curls home a low beauty!
Fulham keep the pressure on and a cross is only half cleared to the edge of the box. Harry Wilson is rushing on to it and curls home a lovely low finish to double Fulham’s lead. That is deserved. And probably game, set and match.
Tete’s shot pushed wide
Fulham have taken control of the game once again after that wobbly spell before half time. Kenny Tete drills a shot towards the top corner but Johnstone pushes it away.
Half time: Fulham 1-0 Wolves
Eventful first half as Fulham are ahead but Wolves are scrapping away despite having Agbadou sent off.
Wolves go close twice!
Right on half time a cross into the box is almost finished by Strand Larsen and he should score from close range. Wolves kicking themselves.
Agbadou sent off for taking out King as the last man
That is the last thing Wolves needed just before half time. VAR is checking the decision, but it stands. Wolves down to 10 players after a rash challenge by Agbadou.
Sessegnon scores for Fulham
Brilliant start for Fulham as Sessegnon surges into the box and finishes well.
Fulham lineup
Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Iwobi, Berge; Wilson, King, Kevin; Jimenez
Wolves lineup
Johnstone; Agbadou, S. Bueno, Toti Gomes; Hoever, Munetsi, Krejci, H. Bueno; Arias, Bellegarde; Strand Larsen
Fulham team news, focus
Goals have been a big problem for Fulham this season with just nine goals scored. Marco Silva has chopped and changed players in attack and midfield but nothing is really working and Fulham lack rhythm and zip. They also have to stop making big mistakes defensively as they are costing them dear late on in so many tight games. Fulham’s injury list is starting to finally ease but the problems are with forward-minded players. Raul Jimenez is having a late fitness test, while Rodrigo Muniz, Harry Wilson and Samuel Chukwueze are fit but Antonee Robinson is still out.
Wolves team news, focus
Injuries aren’t an issue for Wolves, just a lack of solidity and general quality. They lost 4-3 at home to Chelsea in the League Cup in midweek so maybe they’ve finally proven they can score goals consistently. It’s just keeping them out at the other end which is the big problem. They’ve conceded the second-highest number of goals (19) in the league so far this season and scored the second fewest (7), so everything has been off for Pereira’s side. Playing at a team which has lost four-straight games is a huge opportunity for Wolves to get their first win of the season and after the ugly scenes last weekend, Pereira needs a win. Big time. He also needs Jorgen Strand Larsen to step up and lead the line and score goals and for the rest of Wolves’ team to defend properly.
Fulham vs Wolves preview
Marco Silva’s Fulham are in terrible form, losing four-straight games in the Premier League and they have just eight points from their first nine games of the season following their 2-1 defeat at Newcastle last weekend. They’ve been right in all of the games they’ve lost but Fulham are just missing out in the key moments at both ends of the pitch (especially late in games) as Silva looks fed up with bad luck, poor finishing and some woeful defensive mistakes. Fulham have enough quality to pull clear from the lower echelons of the table but they have to get back to being solid and efficient. On the plus side they’ve reached the last eight of the League Cup where they travel to Newcastle for a spot in the semifinals.
Wolves are the only Premier League team yet to win a game this season as they lost 3-2 at home to Burnley last weekend and huge scenes of unrest were sparked at the full time whistle. Wolves fans have constantly been chanting against their board and owners after a summer of selling big players, and now manager Vitor Pereira is getting plenty of stick too. He got involved with the fans after the defeat to Burnley last weekend and that never ends well. The pressure is on for Wolves and they desperately need a win at Fulham.
Fulham vs Wolves prediction
This feels like it will be a really cagey game as both teams know the importance of getting a win. I think Fulham will get it as their luck will finally turn. Fulham 2-1 Wolves.
How to watch Fulham vs Wolves live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 11am ET Saturday (November 1)
Venue: Craven Cottage — West London
TV Channel: Peacock
Streaming: Stream live on Peacock
