Fulham have had over 70% of possession in the 10 minutes at the start this half. Even when they lose it Mitrovic sprints back to win it in the left-back position. They certainly haven't given up.

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When the ball is in the West Ham half it's hard to believe Fulham are in the position they are in. Yet more good passing ends with a cross coming in low from the right and Fabian Balbuena has to slide in to cut it out. If Fulham can just finish one of the chances they keep creating they'll be right back in it.

Again there's good work in attack from Fulham. Mitrovic drops into the hole and holds the ball up well and Andre Schurrle races beyond him. Mitrovic tries to pick out the German but his pass has too much pace and Fabianski can rush out and clear.

Fulham are the team on the front foot at the start of the second half. Christie has come on to play at full-back with Denis Odoi moving to centre-back. Christie gets forward and puts in a dangerous cross but it comes to nothing.

And we're off again.

What instructions has Claudio Ranieri given?

Fulham are making a change at half-time. Full-back Cyrus Christie has replaced centre-back Tim Ream.

What else is going on in the football world I hear you ask.

Well...

Real Madrid are winning.

Norwich are being held as they aim to go back to the top of the Championship.

This'll be the situation at the bottom if things stay the same.

West Ham will be ninth.

Rob Parrett: Subtle reminder Fulham's current back four features three defenders who were in the championship last year, and one who was relegated from the PL. Not entirely surprising that they are a touch leaky...

Paul Parker
Ex-Fulham and Manchester United defender on BBC Radio London

West Ham have been clinical but Fulham have been really wasteful in the final third.

They are 2-0 down but it has not been that disappointing.They have created opportunities and had plenty of possession. There is something there for Ranieri to work with at half-time.

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A familiar feeling for Fulham. Good going forward. Rubbish at the back.

West Ham's clinical performance has them in a comfortable position.

Paul Parker
Ex-Fulham and Manchester United defender on BBC Radio London

A few of these players are having to re-educate themselves. The style that Fulham wanted to play does not suit them in the Premier League.

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Andre Schurrle waves his arms in frustration after not getting enough bend on a shot when aiming for the back post. That's their 10th shot to West Ham's three but it's the Hammers winning 2-0.

Three minutes of stoppage time are being played.

Mawson is up but hobbling. Odoi has blood all over his shirt. Both defenders are going to try and get to half-time.

Postpublished at 44 mins

44 mins

Fulham 0-2 West Ham

Things could be about to get worse for Fulham. Denis Odoi and Alfie Mawson have clattered into each other when trying to stop Felipe Anderson. Mawson has taken a bad blow to the knee. He might be struggling.

Both men are on their backs on the turf.

Another booking, this time for Fulham's Jean Michael Seri. Again it's nothing too bad but with studs up it's always going to be a yellow these days.

Grace, Scunthorpe: Seri gives the ball away far too much for a Premier League centre midfielder. He may have cost a lot of money but Ranieri needs to bite the bullet and drop him to the bench or reserves.

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Fulham can knock it around well in the attacking third. They still continue to look a threat. Joe Bryan almost gets on the end of a cross at the back post but the ball skims off the wet surface and goes out for a goal kick.

Moments later Mark Noble gets the first yellow card of the game for a tackle on Mitrovic. He actually got the ball but Mike Dean has deemed there was too much force in the challenge.

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The positivity from the home fans early on has unsurprisingly evaporated. Andre Schurlle slices a shot badly and it's just the away fans' ironic cheers that can be heard. Fulham have conceded 42 goals in 17 games.

Paul: New manager but Fulham are still a pathetic joke defensively. Going down.

DeathApeDisco: I feel for Kamara. Great work to get into these positions, catastrophic for a side in Fulham's position that he's not taking the chances.

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