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  1. 'Contribution from the bench just shows we are together as a unit'published at 18:43 1 February

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    Fulham defender Antonee Robinson has been speaking to BBC Match of the Day about the win: "In the first half, we were still putting things together and it wasn't really falling for us. In the second half, we came in and said: 'Don't concede and we are going to get chances'. We came out flying and putting the pressure on them.

    "We managed to get the goal, then the lads coming on and scoring has been the story for us.

    "Tactically, it was all the same. We just said: 'If we don't concede, we can go on and win the game'. We said that we needed to be more physical and not lose tackles. They started to get pinned back a little bit and, after we got the goal, we just carried on with our game plan.

    "The gaffer didn't have a big go at us, he just said: 'Go out, win your battles and you can win the game'."

    On the impact of the substitutes: "It has been the story of our season. It's not just the starting XI, it's the whole squad fighting for places. The fact that everyone keeps the belief and there is so much contribution from the bench just shows we are together as a unit and working for each other."

  2. 'I have to praise the players for their reaction'published at 18:21 1 February

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    Fulham manager Marco Silva has been speaking to Sky Sports after beating Newcastle at St James' Park: "I'm very pleased, really. It isn't easy to play here against a really good side. It was well managed and it was a very physical one as well. It is really difficult to control the game against the players they have in the middle of the park, but most of the time we did it.

    "One individual moment of quality from Anthony Gordon. We know the quality he has and we should have been better in that moment.

    "Overall, I think playing here the way we did, we didn't let them press high like they normally do. In the first half, we lacked a bit of objectiveness and we needed to be more incisive, more proactive in our attacking line.

    "What a reaction. The first 25 minutes of the second half was from a team who really knew what to do to win a game here. A great counter-attack, what a moment from ourselves.

    "Overall, I think we deserve the three points. I have to praise the players for their reaction in the second half. Three points is really important - we are here to fight."

  3. Newcastle 1-2 Fulham: Cottagers remain in hunt for Europepublished at 17:49 1 February

    Charlotte Coates
    BBC Sport journalist

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    "It's been the story of our season. It's not just the starting XI, it's the whole squad fighting for places," said Fulham captain Antonee Robinson to BBC Match of the Day.

    "The fact everyone keeps the belief and there's so much contribution from the bench just shows we're together as unit and working for each other."

    Marco Silva was spot on with his changes once again as he took off Raul Jimenez - who scored the equaliser - for Rodrigo Muniz late on.

    Muniz's goal gave Fulham their first league win at St James' Park in 16 years to lift them up to ninth, just five points adrift of Newcastle in fifth as they continue on their charge for a spot in Europe.

    It is almost 14 years since Fulham, under the guidance of Roy Hodgson, went all the way to the Europa League final - where they were beaten by Atletico Madrid.

    But, Fulham fans may have eyes on yet another European tour next season.

    Silva's side did not accept defeat today despite staring it in the face after a dismal first half display and were rewarded for their almighty efforts with all three points.

    Up next for Silva's men in the Premier League is a home tie against high-flying Nottingham Forest but Fulham will be full confidence heading into that one.

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  4. Newcastle 1-2 Fulham: Key statspublished at 17:46 1 February

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    Fulham have won three of their last five Premier League games when behind at half-time (D1 L1), recording more victories than in their previous 88 such matches in the competition (W2 D10 L76).

    Antonee Robinson assisted his 10th goal of the Premier League season, the joint most of any Fulham player in a single season, which moves level with Steed Malbranque (10 in 2003-04).

    Raul Jimenez scored his ninth Premier League goal of the season, with all nine goals either putting Fulham ahead (6) or equalising (3).

  5. Follow Saturday's Premier League games livepublished at 11:31 1 February

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  6. Sutton's predictions: Newcastle v Fulhampublished at 11:20 1 February

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    Fulham are another team I am finding very hard to predict, but Newcastle are a lot more reliable.

    Yes, they were walloped by Bournemouth last time out at St James' Park, but before then they had won five in a row at home in all competitions.

    Fulham are capable of causing them problems and showed that when they beat them 3-1 at Craven Cottage in September.

    But I am going to go for a reverse of that scoreline here. Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon are in excellent form and they will make the difference.

    Sutton's prediction: 3-1

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  7. Silva on Wilson needing surgery, transfer targets and Newcastlepublished at 16:14 30 January

    Katie Stafford
    BBC Sport journalist

    Fulham boss Marco Silva has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Newcastle (kick-off 15:00 GMT).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • Silva said "it is not good news" about Harry Wilson as he requires surgery and "he is going to be out for a long period of maybe 10 weeks".

    • Reiss Nelson "is getting better" but is not in contention for a return yet.

    • On the transfer window, Silva said: "We are trying to get a right-back and we are looking for a player in Wilson's position too. Time is not on our side, but let's see what we can do."

    • He said the team "should have provided more for the attacking players" against Manchester United and it is a reminder that they have "to be strong at both ends" to get results.

    • On that defeat: "So far we have been able to react to the downs. We have found answers to problems. We look at all the positives even if we don't win a game. There are areas we should quickly improve in and we've worked on that this week."

    • He said his side "are really difficult to beat" and added: "We put pressure on ourselves to reach the standards we set. We have quality and we have organisation."

    • On Newcastle and St James' Park: "We have an identity that we don't change whether we are away or at home. We have to play our way and with courage. It's going to be an open game as both sides will try to win."

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  8. Are Fulham going to be 'stuck as a mid-table team'?published at 09:02 30 January

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    We asked you to tell us one thing that no one is talking about regarding Fulham.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Robert: We have had a great season so far but I feel we are going to be stuck as a mid-table team as we were in our stint in the early 2000s. Unfortunately our midfield hasn't been as prolific as we would have thought, plus our strikers miss a lot of chances! If we want to get anywhere we need to start seeing chances go in! Smith Rowe and Andreas have not been as good as previous years, to which they need to step it up. We need a striker and a right winger to be competitive in my opinion.

    Terry: Lack of goals from midfield. Most teams in or around mid-table have a defensive midfielder who can score 3-4 screamers a season, we have no one. Sasa and Sander do sterling jobs but goals are a rarity.

    Jeffrey: Fulham are one player short of being a half-decent side. There's a massive void upfront with no penetration. Sign a striker!

    Robbie: We need a striker that can create their own chances. There are lots of intricate passes but with no real end product in the form of goals. A striker that holds the ball up - like Zamora - and plays others in but who is also capable of creating his own chances is needed. Jimenez is not a creator or particularly clinical enough in my opinion and maybe if we can't find a Zamora then give Muniz more game time, and show him a few Zamora clips!! Maybe Muniz and Smith Rowe can link up and have an impact?

    Simon: Why is the atmosphere so bad at Craven Cottage? Is it that we've risen from crowds of 3,000-4,000 25 years ago to the Premier League and not developed a loud core group? Is it the ground? Is it too many posh fans? Or is it that, as many suspect, the club have alienated and priced out real fans in favour of tourists and corporates, chasing the merch money rather than hardcore loyal fans? The chickens will come home to roost; we didn't sell out against Man Utd so tickets went on general sale. Long-term fans are losing patience.

    Jeff: Marco isn't the man to take us forward. Time after time we fall away in the second part of the season. There are poor performances against relegation threatened teams every season. I'd be happy with a change in the summer.

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  9. What's one thing no-one is talking about?published at 17:33 29 January

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    Fulham fell short to Manchester United on Sunday as Marco Silva's side failed to score for only the second time in this Premier League campaign.

    But you know your club best, so we need you to tell us the one thing - good or bad - nobody is talking about at Fulham but really should be.

    Let us know here

  10. 'This season is splitting the fanbase'published at 12:39 28 January

    Drew Heatley
    Fan writer

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    Sometimes football can just leave you feeling flat.

    Much was made about our chances against "the worst Manchester United side in history" on Sunday but, ultimately, we did not offer anywhere near enough to trouble any iteration of the Red Devils.

    It leaves us with just three wins in our past 12 games and treading water in the middle of the table.

    This season is splitting the fanbase.

    Should we be appreciative of mid-table security? Be grateful for the highs and philosophical about the lows? Or should we be asking for more from what is one of the most talented squads in recent memory, headed up by one of our best managers?

    The answer is - as it often is - somewhere in the middle, and that is where the flatness comes in.

    More often than not in the past decade it has been feast or famine for Fulham. The danger of relegation; the pain when it comes; play-off wins at Wembley; a swashbuckling title-winning campaign. It is certainly never dull.

    Our current situation is a more sedate affair, but our pulses were still racing just two months ago at the thought of European qualification. And while nothing is set in stone, our recent form - including our draw-laden unbeaten run - has taken us out of that race.

    We may still end up topping our record points total of 53 this season. But the level of competition is so high that it is unlikely to bring us European football.

    Meanwhile, the likes of Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest, promoted the same season as us, are showing what can be achieved - and that hurts.

    The FA Cup, then, looks like the best chance of injecting a bit of fizz back into this campaign.

    Without it, we look content with coasting to the finish.

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  11. Fulham 0-1 Man Utd - the fans' verdictpublished at 11:33 27 January

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    We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Fulham and Manchester United.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Fulham fans

    SJLM2: Woeful against a side clearly out of form this season. Any slim chances of Europe that we had are slipping away fast and can only hope that the Khans invest in a proven goalscorer in the remaining days of the January window. We seem lethargic, bereft of killer instinct and final pass. I fear we have missed the boat yet again this season to really push on. Am I the only one who thinks we still lack the ambition despite the talents of the manager?

    Parker: One bright spot was the energy and involvement of Emile Smith Rowe - much improved overall. However, I was disappointed with our lack of finishing. Rodrigo Muniz had a couple of good chances to be the hero but couldn't capitalize. We still feel like we're one player short.

    George: There were moments where we could and should have equalised but overall we just lack a cutting edge that we seem to have been missing most this season. Hate to say it but what if a certain Serbian number nine was here? Don't even start on the amount of away fans in the home end…

    Luke: It feels like we need to find a way of playing against low blocks because as much as we had a couple of decent chances, it wasn't enough considering how often we played in their final third. Smith Rowe started fairly well but needs to get himself in the game more - we are yet to see the quality Arsenal fans were raving about.

    Man Utd fans

    Adam: The epitome of grinding out a result and that leads to a winning mentality. True grit and determination from a team that has been through the wringer lately. Lisandro Martinez was humble about his goal, and spot on about how Toby Collyer is an example to the whole team. Get your head down, work hard, fight until the end and be proud to represent the badge.

    Andy: The United fans were incredible. Nothing to cheer about but they didn't stop. All game. Ruben, don't worry, we're here and we're behind you for as long as it takes…

    Michael: For most of the game, we were feeble. We didn't pose a threat until the goal. The goal came out of the blue and was not really deserved. It was a hard watch, disheartening from a fans' perspective. Still it's a win, and surely we must improve. We must be more of a threat. Fundamental to that is to stop losing the ball, win 50/50s, impose our game on the opposition and score goals. I am forever optimistic, but there were times during this game when I nearly got up to re-arrange the dishwasher.

    Ian: Struggled mightily to score. Transition from defence to midfield to attack was not fast enough. Our forwards are not penetrating the opposition defence. United defence much more solid and effective. This game for me had 0-0 all over it until Martinez popped up.

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  12. 'We deserved more from the game' - Silvapublished at 21:39 26 January

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    Fulham boss Marco Silva, speaking to MOTD 2: "It's a tough one to take. We were better than them and the dominant team. Or pressure was good, our reaction was good. Second half was a bit more balanced. Our pressure wasn't so intense like the first half.

    "A real lucky goal for them gave them the lead but our reaction was good. We had a good chance from a corner and a clearance on the line. We should have taken more from the game and we deserved more from the game.

    "For Fulham nothing is easy and we need to work hard to get the luck our way."

  13. Fulham 0-1 Man Utd - failing to take chancespublished at 21:33 26 January

    Gary Rose
    BBC Sport journalist

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    Fulham will no doubt view this as an opportunity missed, with Manchester United having been so lacklustre until they got the winner late on thanks to Lisandro Martinez's deflected strike.

    It felt like it would take an element of luck of moment of individual brilliance to win it, but had Fulham taken some of their very presentable opportunities in the first half then the game may have panned out differently.

    Raul Jimenez was the biggest culprit as he failed to convert two good chances and in the second half Fulham were simply not good enough and always in danger of being caught out like they were.

    It brings to an end their good form at home, with this their first defeat there since November.

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