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Fulham 0-2 Man City: Key statspublished at 18:40 25 May
18:40 25 May
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Manchester City have now won their past 15 league meetings against Fulham, the longest winning run one side has recorded over another in the history of England's top four tiers (overtaking Manchester City against Bournemouth - 14).
This was only the third game in Premier League history to see no English player in either starting XI, after Portsmouth v Arsenal in December 2009 and Arsenal v Chelsea in January 2019.
Fulham 0-2 Man City - send us your thoughtspublished at 18:16 25 May
18:16 25 May
So the curtain has come down on Fulham's season with a defeatagainst Manchester City at Craven Cottage.
Marco Silva's side will have wanted a much better end to their season, having recorded 10 Premier League defeats since the turn of the year, but they were unable to find the all-important breakthrough.
How are you feeling after that performance and at the end of a long campaign?
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has made two changes to the side that beat Bournemouth on Tuesday, knowing a point here should be enough for a Champions League spot.
The big news sees Jack Grealish left out completely, while Kevin de Bruyne is on the bench for his final appearance in a City shirt. Ballon d'Or winner Rodri is only a substitute too.
Nico Gonzalez replaces the suspended Mateo Kovacic, while Jeremy Doku is in for De Bruyne.
Man City XI: Ederson, Nunes, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol, Gonzalez, Gundogan, Silva, Marmoush, Doku, Haaland.
Follow Sunday's Premier League finale livepublished at 14:34 25 May
14:34 25 May
All 20 teams are in action on the final day of the 2024-25 Premier League campaign, and BBC Sport will bring you every kick.
Sutton's predictions: Fulham v Man Citypublished at 12:22 25 May
12:22 25 May
Manchester City were really good in their win over Bournemouth on Tuesday, and they did not let the disappointment of last weekend's FA Cup final defeat affect them. Omar Marmoush was excellent, they created lots of chances and defended strongly too.
City still made mistakes, though, and the stray passes that led to Mateo Kovacic being sent off and also gifted Bournemouth a late goal are the kind of simple errors you don't expect their players to make.
City will miss Kovacic here because he gives them legs in midfield and knits their play together so well. Without him, I have a sneaky feeling that this will not be a straightforward afternoon for them. The way the season has gone for Pep Guardiola's side, I would not put it past them to screw this up.
They only need a point to secure a top-five finish and maintain their ever-present record in the Champions League since 2011 but, with the way Fulham play, they are in for a tough time at Craven Cottage.
I still think City will find a way of winning, but me saying that is probably bad news for Pep Guardiola's side. I've found it impossible to predict Fulham all season and, whatever I say they will do, I am usually wrong.
Here are some of your comments on your selection, as well as some other names thrown into the ring:
Robert: Bassey has shown week in, week out that he has what it takes to be a top centre-back. Consistency is the key and he seems to have cut out the errors he was prone to in his first season. An all-round positive influence around the club - and, as fans, we love him for it.
Terry: Really hard to choose between these four, and so many others could have a shout at player of the season. It's been a real team effort this year, more than any other season under Marco Silva. Calvin has been the most consistent of our defensive shield. I'm not discounting Robinson's contribution, he's been superb, but Bassey has directly stopped so many goal attempts, and made so many crucial interceptions that without him, we would have been in the bottom half of the table for the majority of the season.
Anne: I would have gone for Harry Wilson. I know he's been used mainly as a substitute but when he comes of the bench, he lifts things and picks the team up. His goals and assists have proven his value to the team.
Peter: Ryan Sessegnon is still only 24 years old and it is great to see him getting back to his best. He has an unerring instinct to pop up in the penalty area at the right time and place and he has what Fulham lack - ruthlessness in front of goal. OK, limited appearances mean that this season perhaps he would have been lucky to make the shortlist, but watch out for him next season. It was not just a sentimental decision bringing him back to Craven Cottage. Sess can be a pivotal player for us once again.
David: Can't believe Bernd Leno isn't on the shortlist.
William: It's difficult to pick a single player of the season when it's a team game and with injuries to some that were doing well at the time having to drop down the pecking order, but one player that has been outstanding throughout this season is Leno. He has saved us a few times when things were going wrong and that's why I would pick him.
Manchester City have won each of their past 17 meetings with Fulham in all competitions, the longest winning run in history one English league side has had against another.
Meanwhile, goals from Tom Cairney and Harry Wilson against Brentford last time out saw Fulham set a new Premier League for goals scored by substitutes in a single season (17). Those 17 goals have been worth 17 points to the Cottagers, more than any other side in the division this term.
Silva on quartet's future, final game and Man City challengepublished at 15:51 23 May
15:51 23 May
Tyrese King BBC Sport journalist
Fulham boss Marco Silva has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Manchester City (kick-off 16:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
On team news: "Nothing really different from the last game. No fresh news."
On preparing for the final game of the season: "Clearly, we have been working this week just like all the other weeks before. This is the last game of the season, but we try to get the same level of concentration."
He did concede there was a slightly different edge to the game: "It's a bit more emotional. It's good that we are playing at home and get the opportunity to strengthen the connection between players and fans."
Silva summarised Fulham's season in a positive light: "We reached 54 points for our football club, and we are going to fight and to enjoy the game. To embrace the challenge with our fans of playing the last game of the season against a top side."
Silva reveals that there have been "discussions" between the club and representatives of out-of-contract players Kenny Tete and Tom Cairney with the "hope we can have good news for us soon".
He did anticipate Carlos Vinicius and Willian will be leaving in the summer: "It is going to be the last time that they are going to be involved. Probably for both, it could be their last game with the Fulham shirt."
On facing Manchester City: "Even if it's not a perfect season for them – and that's not my words, all the City people, players and Pep – they have certain characteristics that it's not easy to play against. One of them is, of course, they have the capacity to take the ball from you. For longer periods they have the ball, and you have to be resilient and show the right organisation to control them well in some moments."
Pick your Fulham player of the seasonpublished at 12:26 21 May
12:26 21 May
Drew Heatley Fan writer
We asked our Fulham fan contributor for their four candidates for player of the season and you can now select your top one.
Alex Iwobi
Iwobi has proven himself to be one of our most important players on and off the pitch. He has been a creative force on the left wing, finding his groove in what has been by far the most successful season of his career. And he is always at the heart of the celebrations and fun in the changing room.
Calvin Bassey
This has been Bassey's breakout season in English football. He had a tough first campaign in white, playing on his weaker left side of central defence, but he has found his rhythm next to Joachim Andersen and is showing the defensive dominance that won him a move from Rangers to Ajax three years ago.
Rodrigo Muniz
The shy and wiry 20-year-old who arrived from Brazil three years ago has developed into a strong, salsa-dancing, box-office Premier League striker with a deadly eye for goal. Goals at the Etihad, the Emirates and Anfield show he is not over-awed by anyone. The sky is the limit for one of the nicest guys in the game.
Antonee Robinson
It is little wonder the player known as 'Jedi' is attracting the attention of clubs like Manchester United and Liverpool. He has come so far in four years, adding defensive steel to his blistering pace on the left. His 10 assists and countingthis term shows his impact. Hopefully he resists the dark side this summer.
Season of contrasts for Fulhampublished at 12:36 20 May
12:36 20 May
Drew Heatley Fan writer
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This weekend encapsulated the highs and lows of this season perfectly.
On Saturday, we had to watch as Crystal Palace lifted their first major trophy, wishing it were us. The Eagles beat us handily in the quarter-finals, despite us all believing it was our year.
Then on Sunday, we came from behind to complete the double over our close rivals, Brentford, severely denting their European ambitions in the process.
But despite our dramatic derby victory, I can't help feeling hollow.
Our win, though it takes us to 54 points, a record for us in the Premier League, did not boost our own European hopes much. It is still out of our hands, and it would take a mini miracle to finish in that coveted eighth spot.
That has been the problem this campaign. It has constantly proved a challenge to gauge whether it has been a success or not.
Marco Silva said before the Brentford game that it is "impossible" to call this season a failure. I disagree. Though I do not think it has been a failure, I can absolutely see why others might consider it one.
This has been one of the most open and unpredictable domestic seasons in history. Just 13 points separate third from 10th, and we were in that European mix for 90% of the campaign. To finish outside that - and possibly even in the bottom half - is a massive missed opportunity.
Nevertheless, we have been treated to some incredible moments. The double over Brentford; a last-minute winner at Stamford Bridge; a penalty shootout victory at Old Trafford; taking four points from champions Liverpool, just to name a few.
So, as the season draws to a close, perhaps perspective is needed. Real progress next year would be surpassing what we achieved this year – then maybe we will be the ones lifting silverware.
Brentford 2-3 Fulham - the fans' verdictpublished at 11:17 19 May
11:17 19 May
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We asked for your thoughts after the Premier League game between Brentford and Fulham.
Here are some of your comments:
Brentford fans
Nicholas: A strange game really. We were well on top in the first half and it should have been a more comfortable scoreline at half-time. But Fulham's substitutes made the difference and it is beyond annoying that they have done the double over us. Still, it's been a fantastic season and there is plenty to be optimistic about heading into next year.
Paul: While it's been a good season, points dropped from winning positions cost us, and you have to say some of Thomas Frank's substitutions over the course of the campaign have been very strange.
Fulham fans
James: Unbelievable performance! We completely deserved the three points after two great headers from Jimenez and Tom Cairney, and Harry Wilson finished it off with a wonderful strike. Also what a penalty save from Leno!
Terry: Great to see us really commit to every challenge, really commit to the win. It had to be Harry! He's a wizard, don't you know?
Will: What a beautiful win. Seemed as if all desire was gone from this team but they really showed up for this one. We wouldn't have got Europe anyway with the FA Cup result, so this is definitely a good end to the season.
Catch up on the Premier League actionpublished at 08:23 19 May
08:23 19 May
Highlights and analysis from Sunday's five Premier League fixtures, plus the best of the action from the rest of the weekend.
'Hopefully it is not my final game'published at 17:47 18 May
17:47 18 May
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Fulham captain Tom Cairney spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Sunday's victory against Brentford: "I've been through a lot here, through a lot with the fans. It was an incredible moment when I scored. It's a special bond.
On his contract situation, Cairney added: "Nothing is sorted yet. Next week is my final game for Fulham. Hopefully it's not. In football, sometimes things go to the last minute and hopefully it's not my final time at Craven Cottage next weekend."
Brentford 2-3 Fulham: Cottagers show spirit to set record points tallypublished at 17:41 18 May
17:41 18 May
Matthew Howarth BBC Sport journalist
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Fulham had picked up only three points out of a possible 15 going into Sunday's west London derby with in-form Brentford, but they showed tremendous spirit after falling behind to set a new club-record Premier League points tally.
The combination play between Adama Traore and Raul Jimenez caused the home side all sorts of problems in an entertaining first half, in which the Mexican twice went close to opening the scoring before his 16th-minute header squirmed under goalkeeper Mark Flekken.
Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa both scored their 19th Premier League goals of the season to hand the initiative back to Brentford, who would have gone into half-time 3-1 up had Mbeumo managed to beat goalkeeper Bernd Leno from the penalty spot in the 28th minute.
But Fulham responded brilliantly in the second half as Tom Cairney – whose contract is set to expire this summer – nodded in his second goal of the season to restore parity once more.
Marco Silva's side weren't done yet, though, as Harry Wilson – who scored twice in stoppage time to earn Fulham victory in the reverse fixture – curled a sumptuous strike into the corner two minutes later to complete the scoring.
European qualification may be out of the Cottagers' hands, but a top-half finish remains within their grasp.
Fulham had picked up only three points out of a possible 15 going into Sunday's west London derby with Brentford, but they showed tremendous spirit after falling behind to come away with all three points.
The combination play between Adama Traore and Raul Jimenez caused the home side all sorts of problems in an entertaining first half, in which the Mexican twice went close to opening the scoring before his 16th-minute header squirmed under goalkeeper Mark Flekken.
Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa both scored their 19th Premier League goals of the season to hand the initiative back to Brentford, who would have gone into half-time 3-1 up had Mbeumo managed to beat Bernd Leno from the penalty spot in the 28th minute.
But Fulham responded brilliantly in the second half as Tom Cairney – whose contract is set to expire this summer – nodded in his second goal of the season to restore parity once more.
Marco Silva's side weren't done yet, though, as Harry Wilson – who scored twice in stoppage time to earn Fulham victory in the reverse fixture – curled a sumptuous strike into the corner two minutes later to complete the scoring.
European qualification is out of the Cottagers' hands, but a top-half finish remains within their grasp.
'A great feeling and a great response'published at 17:38 18 May
17:38 18 May
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Marco Silva spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Fulham's victory against Brentford: "Great feeling, great response from us in a really difficult game as expected. We had to be really aggressive. They are brave and very direct and quick in the front line. We started the game well. We conceded two goals that we have to keep working the players. We conceded an incredible penalty against us. Seeing penalties given like that against us is incredible.
"All the players that came in made a massive impact on the game. We knew with Tom Cairney and Sander Berge too. I know very well what Tom can give us. I know what he can do. we have to understand the moments of the game. With him on the pitch and on the ball, we are at peace on the ball but off the ball we are not so aggressive. He made a massive impact.
"We are there and this afternoon we broke the points tally from this football club. More three points to fight for and we want to finish as high as we can in the table. Let's support these players because they deserve to finish on a high.
On Cairney's contract situation: "I think he is going to be with us and I hope it is the ambition to have him with us next season. He knows what I think about it. He's a very good footballer and I know how we can use him."
Did you know?published at 17:36 18 May
17:36 18 May
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Through Rodrigo Muniz (6) and Harry Wilson (5) this season, Fulham are the first side to see two players score 5+ goals as a substitute in the same Premier League campaign.
Brentford 2-3 Fulham - send us your thoughts published at 17:00 18 May
Eighth up for grabs? Keep an eye on Chelseapublished at 21:47 17 May
21:47 17 May
Before this season, Crystal Palace's victory at Wembley would have tidied up the European qualification position within the Premier League.
However, England gaining a coveted European Performance Spot has added a layer of complication, which is why Brentford, Brighton, Bournemouth and Fulham fans should not give up hope of a Conference League place just yet.
Here is why.
Ordinarily, England gets four Champions League places, two in the Europa League, for the FA Cup winners and the fifth placed team and one in the Conference League for the Carabao Cup winners.
So far, so straightforward.
If the Carabao Cup winners qualify for one of the higher ranking European competitions, the Conference League spot goes to the next team down in the Premier League.
Just as Manchester United or Tottenham will qualify for the Champions League because one of them will win the Europa League after finishing outside the Champions League places, the same is also true for Chelsea if they win the Conference League and finish outside the Europa League places.
Still with me?
The complication comes through EPS. So, while fifth now gets you into the Champions League and sixth into the Europa League, for the purposes of competition qualification, the EPS situation doesn't count.
So, if Chelsea finish sixth and win the Conference League, without EPS, they would already be in the Conference League berth, so they go into the Europa League as Conference League winners and England would not take its Conference League place. With EPS added, instead of the sixth-placed team (Chelsea) qualifying for the Europa League through their league placing, because they are already in, the seventh-placed team benefits. So that would be three English teams in the Europa League and none in the Conference League.
By the same process, if Chelsea finish seventh and win the Conference League, without EPS, they would qualify for the Europa League despite being outside the European places, meaning three English teams in the Europa League – Chelsea, Palace and the fifth placed team – and one – the sixth-placed team – in the Conference League. With EPS added, everything drops down a place BUT as Chelsea are already in the Europa League, instead of the Conference League spot going to them after finishing seventh, it goes to the eighth placed team.
In other words, the teams battling for eighth need Chelsea to win the Conference League and to finish seventh.
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