Sutton's predictions: Fulham v Ipswichpublished at 12:16 5 January
12:16 5 January
Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against a variety of guests.
For week 20, he takes on The Zutons frontman Dave McCabe, who supports Liverpool.
Sutton's prediction: 1-0
Well done to Ipswich. I have got to give one of my daughter's teachers, Mr Fields, another mention here after the Tractor Boys beat Chelsea on Monday for their first home win of the season.
He will have had the bunting out, and the champagne too - and deservedly so.
As I've said before, I like this Ipswich team. They have got a lot about them and they are giving it a real go to try to stay in the Premier League.
You cannot overestimate the importance of them getting off the mark at Portman Road, but I don't see them following it up with another success on Sunday.
Fulham let me down badly by letting their lead slip late on at home to Bournemouth on Sunday, but they are usually pretty reliable at Craven Cottage.
Antonee Robinson and Alex Iwobi form such a wonderful combination down the left for Marco Silva's side, and I think they will help them secure a narrow home win.
McCabe's prediction: 2-0
Fulham are a pain in the backside. You feel like you should beat them, but they never seem to go away in games.
Who will secure Champions League football?published at 17:53 3 January
17:53 3 January
As we enter a new calendar year and the halfway point of the season, the Opta Supercomputer has been busy making its predictions.
But who has the best chance of securing Champions League football next season?
With England given a 97.8% chance of finishing in the top two of Uefa's coefficients rankings and receiving a bonus place in next season's competition, it is highly likely to be a race to finish in the top five of the Premier League this campaign.
One team essentially guaranteed a Champions League spot season, according to the Supercomputer's simulations, is high-flying league leaders Liverpool (100%).
Following closely on their heels are Arsenal and Chelsea, who occupy second and fourthgoing into this weekend's fixtures, with a 99.8% and 91.7% chance of finishing in the top five respectively.
Despite their unprecedented drop-off in form over the past two months, Manchester City fans will be pleased to hear Opta still gives them a 89.1% chance of clinching the potential final Champions League spot next season.
It then becomes a hotly fought battle between two of the most in-form teams in the league right now.
Despite third-placed Nottingham Forest's incredible campaign so far, Nuno Espirito Santo's side still fall below Newcastle United in the predictions for fifth place - with a 33.6% chance compared to the Magpies' 44.6%.
Four teams still have an outside chance of getting that coveted spot, with Aston Villa (13.8%), Bournemouth (9.8%), Fulham (6.2%) and Tottenham (5.4%) in the race.
Silva on Reed return, Robinson and Ipswich threatpublished at 15:36 3 January
15:36 3 January
Craig Nelson BBC Sport Journalist
Fulham boss Marco Silva has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Ipswich (kick-off 14:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Fulham will be largely unchanged from last week's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, which extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League to seven matches.
They have no new injury concerns but Silva said "some injured players who are already around the team are now doing some more individual work".
Harrison Reed is back training with the first team following his return from a knee injury but "needs time to get the right fitness to be ready and confident again".
Meanwhile, Sander Berge and Reiss Nelson remain out, but Silva said: "I really believe that Sander is going to be closer. If not the FA Cup game [against Watford on Thursday, 9 January] then probably the next game [at West Ham on Tuesday, 14 January] he is going to be in contention to be in the team. Reiss will take more -, before the end of the month maybe. If not, then maybe just into February."
Full-back Antonee Robinson, who has been linked with a potential move away from Craven Cottage, has become "a more complete player at both ends of the pitch".
The Fulham boss expects the club to have a quiet January transfer window but accepts there are positions in the squad that may need bolstering, such as at right-back, where Kenny Tete is out with a long-term knee injury.
On the threat posed by Ipswich, who claimed a first home win of the season in their most recent game against Chelsea: "They are really difficult to play. Good organisation and very good players. I think what they did last time [against Chelsea] showed their ambition as a club."
Silva added: "Most of the time, apart from one or two games, they have been really there, trying to play and match any team in this league. It's going to be a difficult one."
Defender Antonee Robinson assisted 10 Premier League goals for Fulham in 2024, which is the joint most by a Cottagers player in a single year along with Luis Boa Morte in 2005.
In 2024, Robinson is one of only two players in Premier League history with 10 plus assists in a year without scoring a goal. The other is Newcastle right-back Kieran Trippier with no goals and 10 assists in 2023.
'A new striker' and 'lower ticket prices'published at 12:48 1 January
12:48 1 January
We asked you to tell us what Fulham's New Year's resolution should be.
Here are some of your replies:
Peter: I believe that we can survive the loss of any player, but Marco Silva is someone we cannot 'give up'. Let's double down and make a resolution to offer him a new extended contract.
Matthew: Simple. A new striker.
David: Let's get another proven goalscorer. How about Richarlison, who seems unsettled at Tottenham? Also, we need to hang onto key players like Antonee Robinson who is attracting attention from other teams.
Shane: I think it is imperative that we keep hold of Robinson. We could do with another striker also, who has the ability to take us to Europe but also perform on the European stage! We need to see out games better as a whole and the sky is the limit. But, overall, what an impressive season so far - long may it continue.
Elliot: Three New Year's resolutions for Fulham: 1) Don't sell anyone 2) Sign a striker 3) Stop conceding late goals.
Tim: Lower ticket prices for home games. I can only afford to go to the odd away game, as they are fixed price, or early round cup games. It feels Fulham is now another greedy club, or is this the price of our relative success this season? I have been a fan for 35 years and it gets worse year by year.
Laura: To complete construction on the new Riverside stand! It has been going on for years now, and construction overrunning to complete the new pool is starting to become a little embarrassing.
What is Fulham's New Year's resolution?published at 12:58 30 December 2024
12:58 30 December 2024
Christmas is boxed off.
We're almost through the confusing days before New Year and January is within touching distance.
And we need your help - what is Fulham's New Year's resolution?
It could be a new player to sign, a tactical system to implement, an off-the-pitch matter or something else entirely.
Fulham 2-2 Bournemouth - the fans' verdictpublished at 10:01 30 December 2024
10:01 30 December 2024
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We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Fulham and Bournemouth, which finished in a 2-2 draw.
Here are some of your comments:
Fulham fans
Iain: How many more points are Fulham going to drop in the last minute or in stoppage time? Without these dreadful lapses of concentration, they could be second in the league. And I suppose, that is the difference between the so-called big teams and the pretenders!
Tim: Fair result in the end but disappointed to not hold on to the win with 10 minutes to go. Missed opportunities but overall happy with current position and looking forward to the second half of the season.
Bob: Suppose it was a good point for each side as they are both playing well this season. It is two points dropped again though from a winning position. It's frustrating that we just can't close up shop in the last 15 minutes of a match. Still eighth at this stage of the season so we will take that, especially when you look at the table and see the bigger sides below us struggling. We don't want the transfer window to upset our side - so stay away from us!
Tom: Bournemouth were the better team for 60 minutes, then Tom Cairney came on and changed the game by contributing skill and directness to the midfield. A defensive mistake cost us the win, but a draw was probably a fair result.
Bournemouth fans
Marion: A fantastic point earned today at Fulham who are also flying high this season! We leave it late, but that just makes it more exciting. Well done our beloved Cherries, keep going and we may well be embarking on a magical mystery tour of Europe next season. We never know when we're beaten, and we rarely ever are! We kept going right to the end as they put so much effort in. Fulham may be able to beat Chelsea, but they can't beat us!
Wing: Our resilience has got us through this match again despite our threadbare squad at the moment. The team always have hope and in the last ten minute of games, we always have a chance as we never give up, and today we got a valuable point because of that fundamental quality under Andoni Iraola. Upwards and upwards the Cherries!
Paul: Good point in the end, although it could easily have been all three with better finishing. Definitely missed Justin Kluivert in the 10 slot and Marcus Tavernier's long-term absence continues to be a problem. Dango Ouattara's beautiful finish made up for a string of poor decisions earlier. Overall, got to be thrilled with seven unbeaten.
Ant: Bournemouth's never-say-die attitude under Iraola really is incredible. We never know when we're beaten. If we can start being more ruthless in front of goal, then Europe might beckon.
Catch up on the Premier League actionpublished at 08:49 30 December 2024
08:49 30 December 2024
Kelly Somers introduces highlights and analysis from Sunday's six Premier League fixtures.
Fulham 2-2 Bournemouth: Cottagers eye European spotpublished at 18:49 29 December 2024
18:49 29 December 2024
Charlotte Coates BBC Sport journalist
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In one of the most competitive Premier League seasons in recent memory, Fulham are well and truly banging on the door for a spot in Europe for the next campaign.
Fulham fans must have cast an eye over the month of December when the fixtures were released and winced but, amazingly, they have come through it unscathed while sat in eighth place.
Marco Silva's side have taken points off Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool and Chelsea while taking their unbeaten run to seven - their best under the Portuguese boss.
After twice taking the lead against Bournemouth, Fulham were disappointed to be pegged back and end the year with a point.
Silva told BBC Match of the Day: "We go with the strange feeling that we should have taken more points.
"We should have more impact on the table but seven games unbeaten after playing every three games is a great run from us."
With struggling Ipswich Town visiting west London next, Fulham have a real chance in taking their unbeaten run to eight games as they continue to rack up the points.
Fulham 2-2 Bournemouth: Did you know?published at 18:19 29 December 2024
18:19 29 December 2024
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Raul Jimenez's opener for Fulham was his 53rd Premier League goal - becoming the joint-highest scoring Mexican player in the competition's history (level with Javier Hernandez).
'We have to be more ruthless' - Silvapublished at 17:46 29 December 2024
17:46 29 December 2024
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Fulham boss Marco Silva to BBC Match of the Day: "We have to be more ruthless. We go with the strange feeling that we should have taken more points.
"We should have more impact on the table but seven games unbeaten after playing every three games is a great run from us.
"I think the referee should explain why it is not a red card. We had the same situation against Tottenham. When I see the leg of Robinson, it is a clear red. For sure, that moment will have an impact on the game and it was a red card.
"Of course, we should have taken more points because performance-wise it deserved it."
Fulham 2-2 Bournemouth - send us your thoughtspublished at 17:00 29 December 2024
Sutton's predictions: Fulham v Bournemouthpublished at 11:32 29 December 2024
11:32 29 December 2024
Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against a variety of guests.
This week, he takes on musician Emma-Jean Thackray, who is a Leeds fan.
Sutton's prediction: 2-1
What a result for Fulham last time out. Marco Silva's side only snatched their win over Chelsea right at the end at Stamford Bridge, but they fully deserved it.
Bournemouth are on a great run too, although they have cost me some predictions points by drawing their past two home games when I thought they would win.
So, who do I go for here? Both teams are on a run of six games without defeat, so it is a tough call.
The easiest thing to go for would be a draw, especially since Fulham have drawn their past three games at Craven Cottage, but I am going to be brave and choose a winner, and I am backing Silva's side.
I am a little surprised that Silva doesn't get linked with big jobs anymore when they become available.
Maybe that is because he was seen as under-achieving at Everton when he finished eighth in 2018-19. But if you look at what has happened to them since, when you look back, he was a success at Goodison Park.
Emma-Jean's prediction: 1-1
Fulham are doing well, and Bournemouth are flying. I feel like my crystal ball is telling me this will be a draw.
Fulham v Bournemouth: Did you know?published at 13:01 28 December 2024
13:01 28 December 2024
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Fulham beat Bournemouth 3-1 in the last league meeting between the sides in February – only once have they won consecutive league games against the Cherries, doing the double over them in the 1931-32 Third Division South.
Fulham have scored a league-high share 38% of their Premier League goals in the final 15 minutes of games this season (10 out of 26), while Bournemouth rank second for this (10 out of 27).