Fulham 0-2 Burnley: What Silva saidpublished at 18:32 23 December 2023
18:32 23 December 2023
Fulham manager Marco Silva speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "A disappointing result for us. We created enough chances in the first half, we didn't score. From the first Burnley goal, we did not perform. It's not really the way we like to perform and play. We deserved more from the game because we created more chances in the first half.
"I think after we conceded the first goal we lost some principles. Clearly we deserved more from the game. We produced more to win the match and were on the front foot for most of the game. We created three or four chances in the first half. They had two shots on target, but the reality is they were much ruthless. This can happen in the Premier League."
Fulham 0-2 Burnley: Key statspublished at 17:30 23 December 2023
17:30 23 December 2023
Burnley have won three consecutive away games in all competitions against Fulham for the very first time. They have also won two Premier League games in a row against the Cottagers for the first time.
Fulham have lost a Premier League home game, against a promoted side, without scoring, for the first time since March 2012 (0-3 against Swansea City).
Fulham had 19 shots against Burnley, their most in a Premier League game without scoring since October 2022 against Everton (24 shots).
At 19 years and 25 days old, Wilson Odobert is the youngest Burnley player to both score and assist in a single Premier League game. Only nine players have ever done so at a younger age in the competition’s history.
Jay Rodriguez made his 250th appearance in the Premier League (109 for Burnley, 104 for Southampton and 37 for West Brom). He is the first player to reach this milestone while playing for Burnley since Ashley Westwood in March 2021.
Full-time: Fulham 0-2 Burnleypublished at 17:13 23 December 2023
17:13 23 December 2023
Wilson Odobert's stunning goal helped Burnley clinch their third Premier League win of the season with a hard-fought victory at Fulham.
French winger Odobert curled the ball home in style two minutes into the second half to put the Clarets ahead. Sander Berge then arrowed in a second for Vincent Kompany's side with a low strike into the corner of the net.
Trafford was comfortably the busier of the two goalkeepers throughout, and he made two vital saves in the first half with the scoreline goalless. The England Under-21 international did well to keep out Harry Wilson's effort at the near post after a jinking run and pushed a deflected Alex Iwobi shot wide of the post.
Burnley began the second half on the front foot and their early endeavour was rewarded with a fine opening goal. Odobert exchanged a neat one-two with Lyle Foster and then opened up his body to spectacularly curl the ball beyond the diving Bernd Leno.
From there Burnley had a spring in their step and Norway midfielder Berge, allowed freedom by a Fulham defence in retreat, fired in a second from the edge of the box.
Fulham piled on the pressure but could not find a way past Trafford, who saved well from Timothy Castagne late on.
The result helped Burnley, bottom at kick-off, leapfrog Sheffield United up to 19th place - four points adrift of safety, as Fulham slipped down to 12th.
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Fulham v Burnley: Sutton's predictionspublished at 10:54 23 December 2023
10:54 23 December 2023
Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League matches again this season, against a variety of guests.
For this weekend's games, he takes on Felix White, guitarist with 86TVs and a Fulham fan.
Sutton's prediction: 2-0
Fulham will be without striker Raul Jimenez after his red card against Newcastle, but I don't think they will struggle for goals without him.
I feel like I say the same thing every week about Burnley but they aren't going to change.
They need something badly from this game, but they look like a team that just aren't quite good enough for the Premier League.
Felix's prediction: 2-0
This is the big one. I'm going to be there with Tailenders co-host Jimmy Anderson, who supports Burnley and, I mean this sincerely, we will have the greatest privilege in football because we will be sitting in the actual cottage at Craven Cottage to watch the game.
The dressing rooms are directly underneath it and it's like Fulham Valhalla in there. You feel like you're going to be walking past the ghosts of our great players of the past. It's like the spirits of our legends live in that cottage.
Burnley are struggling, Fulham are flying and we are buzzing after Wednesday, so I think the mood will be celebratory.
Silva on the best Christmas present, facing Burnley and transfer 'ambitions'published at 15:38 22 December 2023
15:38 22 December 2023
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Marco Silva has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Burnley.
Here are the main lines from his news conference:
Fulham have won three of five games in December, including reaching a League Cup semi-final for the first time in the club's history, but Silva isn't stopping there: "It's been a good December month, but Christmas hasn't arrived yet. For us to have a really good Christmas, we have to win again tomorrow."
In terms of injuries, Tim Ream and Adama Traore are still unavailable for selection. Willian should be able to start the match, if selected, after he felt a hamstring issue during the game against West Ham.
Silva believes they will struggle to replicate their past two 5-0 home victories: "No-one can prepare games in the Premier League. In our past three home games we have scored 13 goals, but those games have their own history. We have to write a different one next time."
On facing Burnley: "It's a really dangerous game, I don't have doubts about it. What I can tell you is, even without the best results, they are a really organised team and they really know what they want to do on the pitch."
Silva added: "We are already preparing by looking for their qualities, their strengths, and something we can exploit. Our players will be on the pitch knowing everything about how we can hold and control them."
Fulham will have "ambition" in the January transfer window: "We cannot stand still. We always have to look with ambition to improve things on and off the pitch. If a window is an opportunity to improve the squad, let's try to do it. Of course, it's not easy for a club like us to spend lots of money."
Adarabioyo to leave on a free?published at 07:43 22 December 2023
07:43 22 December 2023
Tosin Adarabioyo has told Fulham that he wants to leave the club next summer on a free transfer. The former England youth international defender has previously interested Tottenham and Monaco. (Sun), external
Fulham and West Ham United are keen on 23-year-old Nigerian forward Akor Adams, who could leave Montpellier in January for a fee of around £15-20m. (Football Insider), external
Some of my contributions this season have been downbeat, what with uncertainty over the futures of Aleksandar Mitrovic, Willian, Marco Silva and the strength of the first-team squad since the summer.
The Whites have recovered well from the loss of our former talisman to reach mid-table and signed Silva, Willian, Antonee Robinson and now Bernd Leno to new contracts.
The way to make it a perfect Christmas would be for the Fulham hierarchy to rethink their ridiculous ticket pricing policy.
London's oldest professional side has always been a family club but matchday prices of more than £100 and an 18% increase in the cost of a season ticket has priced out longstanding loyal supporters.
Fulham's ownership have failed to respond to the protests before and during the Manchester United game last month - offering an affordable option to watch Silva's stylish side would be a welcome Christmas present.
'Fulham deserve a positive mention for the work they've done over the years'published at 15:20 21 December 2023
15:20 21 December 2023
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Burnley boss Vincent Kompany says Saturday's opponents Fulham deserve credit for their approach to becoming a sustainable Premier League club.
Marco Silva's side finished 10th in their first season back in the top flight last season and find themselves 11th after 17 games this term.
Kompany says the Cottagers have built a competitive squad and are "ready" to challenge at this level.
"We always mention the Brightons and Brentfords who consistently built over a period of time to be successful," Kompany said in his news conference. "But Fulham in their own way are one of those clubs too.
"The profile of player has been carefully selected, there is cohesion in the squad now. They've gone down and come back stronger; a lot of the players are between the ages of 26 and 30 so are ready for this league.
"It is a healthy squad and they are a club that deserves a positive mention for the work they've done over the years."
Fulham target Andre wants to play in the Premier Leaguepublished at 07:33 21 December 2023
07:33 21 December 2023
Fluminense and Brazil midfielder Andre, 22, has reiterated his desire to play in the Premier League, amid interest from Fulham. (Standard), external
Meanwhile, Tottenham have a long-standing interest in English defender Tosin Adarabioyo and could make a move for him in January, but Fulham hope the 26-year-old will extend his contract with them beyond next summer. (Standard), external
Fulham v Burnley: Pick of the statspublished at 16:05 20 December 2023
16:05 20 December 2023
Since beating Fulham 2-0 in May 2021, Burnley are winless in their past eight Premier League games in London (D4 L4), losing each of the past three in a row.
Fulham have won 5-0 in their past two Premier League home games (against Nottingham Forest and West Ham). There have been three occasions in the competition's history of a team winning by 5+ goals in three in a row at home - Chelsea (April-August 2010), Manchester City (September-October 2017) and City again (May-August 2021).
Burnley have picked up just two points in their 15 Premier League matches this season against sides who were in the Premier League last season (D2 L13). Indeed, five of the Clarets' past 10 top-flight wins have been against newly promoted teams, including both this season.
Fulham's four Premier League games in December have seen 20 goals scored (13 for, 7 against), more than any other side. Their 13 goals scored is already the most the Cottagers have netted in a single month in the top flight since December 1966 (16).
Burnley's Jay Rodriguez has made 249 Premier League appearances and could become the first player to reach 250 while playing for Burnley since Ashley Westwood in March 2021. He has two goals and two assists in his past three Premier League starts against Fulham.
Willian has been involved in five goals in his past five Premier League home games for Fulham (4 goals, 1 assist), while team-mate Alex Iwobi has been involved in four in his past three at Craven Cottage (3 goals, 1 assist).
What is your best Fulham memory at Christmas?published at 12:13 20 December 2023
12:13 20 December 2023
The annual feast of festive Premier League football is about to get under way.
So what is your best memory of following Fulham at Christmas?
Mince pies on the train for a Boxing Day away trip? Squinting through the snow to see your team score a late winner? Ending the year with a Christmas cracker?
'Silva's most impressive season as Fulham manager'published at 10:50 20 December 2023
10:50 20 December 2023
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Fulham fan Dan Cooke speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast: "It is potentially Marco Silva's most impressive season as Fulham manager.
"His first season he was operating in the Championship with a fantastic squad and we won it at a canter. Last season we signed well and he performed well with that team.
"But this season we lost our top goal scorer and didn't sign as well in the summer transfer window. The work he has done with this team is fantastic especially over the past month or two bringing us success in the league and cup.
"What he has done for Fulham over the past three years is putting him in real high esteem."
Your thoughts on Tuesday's gamepublished at 10:25 20 December 2023
Darren: A lacklustre and frustrating performance and probably what we deserved, although we could have won it but for an awful Amadou Onana penalty.
Anton: A match too far for Everton but still cannot overly criticise the performance. After a slow start, we were all over them in the first half and then showed spirit to equalise. Penalties are famously a lottery and I will never criticise players who are brave enough to take one. Final point, perhaps it is time to start Beto ahead of Calvert-Lewin? On to Spurs!
Paul: Pretty lightweight performance and offered very little threat. A lopsided back four altered the continuity of the past few weeks and a poorly-taken penalty by Onana summed the evening up.
Fulham fans
Jez: Savour it, fellow Whites - for the first time in our history, we’re in the League Cup semis! As for the game: scrappy, physical, frenetic and a Fulham performance of true grit got us over the line. I don’t think I’ve seen a faster game - fitness levels of both sides were ridiculous - and it was only fitting that “Super Leno” was our penalty hero!
Mark: We are consistently underrated and written off. Under Marco Silva, we have found a resilience and a way to replace Aleksandar Mitrovic’s goals. Best run in the various forms of this cup. It will be fantastic for great servants of the club like Tom Cairney to get to a major final.
Edward: Fantastic Fulham played Brazil used to in the 1970s. Wembley, here we come!
'Really delighted for the moment we are living in' - Silvapublished at 07:16 20 December 2023
07:16 20 December 2023
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Marco Silva said "we are really delighted for the moment we are living" after Fulham beat Evertonon penalties to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals for the first time.
Defender Tosin Adarabioyo scored the winning spotkick in sudden death after Everton's after Idrissa Gueye struck the post. Earlier in the shootout, Amadou Onana had the opportunity to win it for the Toffees but Bernd Leno saved his tame effort.
"We are all delighted, no doubt about it," said Silva. "It was a huge moment from Bernd when he kept us in the game with the fifth penalty from Onana.
"I am really delighted because it is not easy to keep the composure and quality in the penalty shootout.
"We achieved something the club had never done in the past. We want more but we are really delighted for this evening and the moment we are living.
"We are going to play the semi-finals with the dream to play at Wembley."
Silva also heaped huge praise on Adarabioyo after sending the Whites through to a first domestic semi-final in 22 seasons.
"He is a key player for us, one of the leaders in our dressing room and we need them to step up," said Silva. "He didn't play the first three months of the season, but he is a special player for us. He can defend the box and on the ball he builds the way I want him to.
"He is getting better and better and it was a great performance tonight. To be able to take the decisive penalty, he deserves all the credit."
Transfer news: Bayern and Liverpool no longer in for Palhinhapublished at 07:15 20 December 2023
07:15 20 December 2023
Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha is no longer a target for Liverpool in January. Other top clubs want him, but Bayern Munich consider him to be too expensive. (Sky Sport Germany), external
Full-time: Everton 1-1 Fulham (Fulham win 7-6 on penalties)published at 22:18 19 December 2023
22:18 19 December 2023
Tosin Adarabioyo was the hero, converting the winning spot-kick in the shootout, as Fulham beat Everton on penalties to reach the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
Centre-back Tosin stepped up in sudden death, after Idrissa Gueye struck the post, and rolled home to send the Cottagers through to a first domestic semi-final in 22 seasons.
Marco Silva's men were triumphant here in the opening game of the campaign courtesy of a smash-and-grab victory and they went home to London victorious once again.
The opener came four minutes before half-time via Michael Keane's own goal, with the Everton defender diverting the ball into his own net from Antonee Robinson's cross.
The hosts could have hit back immediately but James Tarkowski was unable to get enough of a firm connection on James Garner's free-kick and flicked his headed effort narrowly off target.
Everton searched for the equaliser in the second period and Jack Harrison fizzed a long-range drive just wide before substitute Beto headed in from close range with nine minutes remaining.
The game went to penalties with Bobby De Cordova-Reid seeing his effort saved by Jordan Pickford and Amadou Onana's weak effort was kept out by Bernd Leno, before Tosin sent the travelling fans into raptures.
The draw for the semi-finals takes place on Wednesday, with the first leg of those ties being played in the week commencing 8 January.
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