Fulham v West Ham: Team newspublished at 18:40 GMT
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Manager Marco Silva has made four changes to the team that defeated Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, with Antonee Robinson, Samuel Chukwueze, Tom Cairney and Josh King coming in for Harry Wilson (injured), Emile Smith Rowe, Ryan Sessegnon and Oscar Bobb.
Nuno Espirito Santo has also shuffled his pack ahead of tonight's game at Craven Cottage, with Jean Todibo and Callum Wilson replacing Konstantinos Mavropanos and Soungoutou Magassa.
West Ham XI: Hermansen, Wan-Bissaka, Disasi, Todibo, Diouf; Bowen, Soucek, Fernandes, Summerville; Wilson Castellanos
Nuno Espirito Santo has also shuffled his pack ahead of tonight's game at Craven Cottage, with Jean Todibo and Callum Wilson replacing Konstantinos Mavropanos and Soungoutou Magassa.
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Fulham v West Ham: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 09:06 GMT
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Noel Sliney BBC Sport senior journalist
East meets west at Craven Cottage on Wednesday night, with Fulham vying to emulate their victory over West Ham in December's reverse fixture.
While Fulham have rekindled their hopes of European football with successive wins, West Ham's revival has lost some momentum and they remain two points from safety.
Wilson key as Fulham dare to dream
Fulham's season is following a similar pattern to their previous campaigns since promotion in 2022 – sat comfortably mid-table or higher heading into March, with aspirations of qualifying for Europe for the first time since 2011.
They've eventually settled for final league positions of 10th, 14th and 10th again, but could it be different this time?
Last Sunday's victory over Spurs left Fulham in ninth place, behind Everton by the narrowest of goal difference. Eighth could be enough for European qualification this season.
If they are to achieve that target, their difference maker could be Harry Wilson. The in-form winger is a minor fitness doubt to face West Ham after being substituted with an ankle injury at the weekend but only after he'd registered his ninth goal and sixth assist in the Premier League this season. No Fulham player has been directly involved in more goals in a top-flight campaign since Dimitar Berbatov provided 15 goals and three assists in 2012-13.
Wilson, who is out of contract this summer, is reaping the benefits of regular football; he has played 83% of the available minutes in 2025-26, having never before reached 50% in a Premier League season. His impact has been particularly strong over the past 15 top-flight games, during which his 13 goal involvements was only bettered by Bruno Fernandes and Erling Haaland.
Familiar failings return for West Ham
Prior to Saturday's defeat by Liverpool, West Ham had taken 11 points from six games – as many as in their previous 18. They've narrowed the deficit to fourth bottom Nottingham Forest from seven points to two over the past six weeks and can take solace from giving Liverpool a harder game than the 5-2 scoreline suggests.
The Hammers conceded as many goals at Anfield as they had in their previous five league matches combined, and the first three on Saturday all came from corners.
Notwithstanding the fact West Ham had previously gone nearly two months without conceding from a set-piece, they have now let in 15 goals from corners this season – five more than any other side in Europe's top five leagues.
Several other unwanted statistics are hindering West Ham's survival chances. They have now only taken one point from the six most recent fixtures in which they conceded first and are winless in 10 top-flight kick-offs at 7pm or later since beating Leicester a year ago. The Hammers have also lost seven of their eight Premier League London derbies this season – only three sides have ever fared worse.
Sutton's predictions: Fulham v West Hampublished at 08:08 GMT
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West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was very upbeat about his side's performance at Anfield on Saturday, but they lost 5-2.
The only consolation for the Hammers is that the teams immediately above them all lost too.
They lost at home to Fulham in December I don't see them getting anything on Wednesday, either.
Marco Silva's side played really well in their win against Tottenham on Sunday and Harry Wilson is on fire - my advice is to get him in your fantasy team, now.
Aston Villa are one of the clubs interested in 28-year-old Wales attacking midfielder Harry Wilson, whose contract at Fulham runs out in the summer. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Silva on Kevin's surgery, Andersen's return and European pushpublished at 16:21 GMT 3 March
16:21 GMT 3 March
Fulham boss Marco Silva has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Premier League game against West Ham at Craven Cottage (kick-off 19:30 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Kevin's injury required surgery and he is now recovering, but it is "difficult to say" on when he will be able to return.
Joachim Andersen is "100%" OK and will be back in the matchday squad against West Ham.
Harry Wilson is still being assessed after picking up a knock on Sunday against Tottenham.
Sasa Lukic is "progressing well" and getting "better and better" after picking up a hamstring injury in January. He added that "right now it is about his confidence and to get the right sharpness again".
On Adama Traore returning to face his former club: "Adama is a top lad. He is someone we all loved at the football club. He was always ready to help the club. It will be nice to see him before or after the match."
On the push for a European spot: "We are going to fight. We know that we probably deserve more points - sometimes we don't take points from games we are on top. We are in a position where we want to climb the table, definitely."
'Make or break for Silva's five-year project'published at 08:31 GMT 3 March
08:31 GMT 3 March
Drew Heatley Fan writer
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March has 'season defining' written all over it.
Our next three league games are against teams in the bottom four of the Premier League, starting against 18th-placed West Ham on Wednesday. And sandwiched in the middle of that, we have a home FA Cup tie against Championship opposition.
Southampton stand between us and a third quarter-final under Marco Silva.
Our win over Spurs this weekend was our eighth at Craven Cottage this season – but the game against West Ham is far from a foregone conclusion.
The Hammers have gained more than half their points total away from London Stadium this season and arrive at the Cottage showing signs of fight under Nuno Espirito Santo.
Our only trip this month is to the City Ground, to face a Nottingham Forest side who are without a win in five and have had more managers this season than home wins.
We round off the month at home to Burnley. The fans would love nothing more than getting another win over former manager Scott Parker, and with just one win in 10, anything less than three points is not acceptable.
The Whites already have wins this season against all three of our remaining March league opponents. Doing the double over them all – as we did Spurs – would probably see us rocketed into the top six before an extremely tricky April.
Lose too many and all conversation of European football and cup glory will be firmly on ice until August.
It certainly feels like make or break for Silva's five-year project.
Fulham 2-1 Tottenham - the fans' verdictpublished at 12:06 GMT 2 March
12:06 GMT 2 March
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We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Fulham and Tottenham. Here are some of your comments:
Fulham fans
Will: We don't make it easy for ourselves but it's another good win, really need Wilson to get a new contract. Bobb also showing why he's such a talent.
Bill: Why oh why do we make it so hard for ourselves we should have been out of sight. Hey ho, a win is a win lol. UTF!
Jim: Good performance by Fulham, need to be more clinical with the finishing, which would calm home fans' nerves. Spurs need to sort themselves out otherwise, they will be drawn into the relegation battle.
Teddie: A great result, great team performance, didn't miss Anderson and sublime midfield showing.
Tottenham fans
Michael: Lacking basic skills, slow, tired and not actually bothered by it all. Relegation doesn't seem to have registered yet.
Steve: Absolutely turgid. No bottle. No ideas, no fight. At least the other results went our way because we're not getting out of this mess ourselves.
Paul: I learned that Igor knows nothing at all about Tottenham Hotspur and Harry Redknapp knows Tottenham inside out. I know who I would have put my money on to keep us up. Let's see who's right. Only Nottingham Forest and West Ham can save us by keep losing. Sorry guys. May the best team win.
Ricky: Come back, Thomas Frank, all is forgiven! What an utterly abject performance led by a coach who clearly doesn't understand how fast-paced competitive every team in the Premiership is. The only thing that may save us from relegation is the cavalry coming over the hill, i.e, Bergvall, Kudus, Kulusevski and Udogie being fit and on the pitch in April.
'I think they'll both be gone' - Morrison on Wilson and Silvapublished at 08:53 GMT 2 March
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Fulham's Harry Wilson now has 11 goal involvements in the Premier League since the start of December - only Erling Haaland has had more on 14.
On BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast, the team debated his impact, with Telegraph journalist Luke Edwards asking: "Can we say he's underrated? This is the season we can probably get rid of that tag. Those numbers are phenomenal and stunning. He has really blossomed. I think he will be on the radar of a lot of clubs."
Ex-Premier League striker Clinton Morrison added: "He will be because he's out of contract. There will be a lot of clubs looking at him - the same with his manager. I think they'll both be gone. I know it's hard for them to take."
Fulham 2-1 Tottenham: What Silva saidpublished at 16:52 GMT 1 March
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Fulham boss Marco Silva speaking to BBC Match of the Day on Alex Iwobi's goal: "It's one of his best goals, he is capable to do these type of things. He is stronger when he tries to choose a corner and make a strong pass. It was a brilliant moment for him.
"It was a great performance overall, from an offensive point of view we enjoyed it - dynamic, creating chances, making it difficult for them."
Did you know?
Since the start of last season no player has scored more top-flight goals in London derbies than Fulham's Harry Wilson (10 - level with Eberechi Eze), who is the second player to score home and away against Spurs for the Cottagers in a Premier League season after Clint Dempsey in 2007-08.
Fulham have completed a league double over Tottenham Hotspur for only the second time, also doing so in the 2003-04 campaign – they have also equalled their longest winning run versus Spurs in the league (three).
Analysis: Silva's side with eyes on Europepublished at 16:13 GMT 1 March
16:13 GMT 1 March
Michael Emons BBC Sport journalist
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While Tottenham are facing a fight to stay up, Fulham are looking the other direction.
This win was only the second time in their history that they had completed the league double over Tottenham, after they also did so in 2003-04.
With Marco Silva still yet to sign a new contract beyond this summer, Fulham are ninth in the Premier League table, with only goal difference separating them and eighth-placed Everton.
Eighth may be a position high enough to earn Fulham a return to European football, which they have not played in since 2012-13.
If they are to get there, their home form could be key as this was their eighth victory in 14 matches at Craven Cottage.
They were the better team in the first half and Calvin Bassey should have made it 3-0 but fired wastefully over from six yards. Emile Smith Rowe also had two chances to take the game away from Tottenham, before Richarlison's goal set up a frantic finish.
Club captain Tom Cairney almost scored with his first touch off the bench, but shot just wide.
It was a nervous finish for the home fans, but their side did enough to hang on to the three points.
Fulham v Tottenham: Team newspublished at 13:01 GMT 1 March
13:01 GMT 1 March
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Norway winger Oscar Bobb makes his first Premier League start for Fulham since moving from Manchester City at the end of the January transfer window.
He replaces Kevin, while Fulham are without Joachim Andersen, with Issa Diop coming in for the only other change from the side that began the 3-1 win at Sunderland.
Tottenham are able to include Pedro Porro for the first time since 24 January with the defender having recovered from a hamstring injury.
That is one of two changes from the 11 that began the 4-1 loss to Arsenal with Dominic Solanke starting up front in an attacking alteration, with midfielder Pape Matar Sarr on the bench.
Tottenham XI: Vicario, Van de Ven, Dragusin, Palhinha, Porro, Bissouma, Gallagher, Gray, Kolo Muani, Simons, Solanke.
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Sutton's predictions: Fulham v Tottenhampublished at 10:19 GMT 1 March
10:19 GMT 1 March
The Tudor times have not started well for Tottenham under Igor.
It's been a classic case of a manager coming in and being bullish in his first news conference, saying he is 100% sure they will stay up... then losing his first game and letting loose on the previous manager, saying things like the players aren't fit.
I thought it was an astonishing attack on Thomas Frank, because by saying Spurs have "good players with bad habits", he is totally blaming him for everything.
We know Tudor is a short-term specialist but what does that actually mean about him as a manager? It is OK going in and shoring clubs up for a few games, but why does he keep losing his job after that?
I don't think this is an easy game for him after his side were outclassed in the north London derby.
Fulham won well at Sunderland last time out and they look full of confidence. Their home record is good and they've already beaten Spurs once this season - there's a good chance they will beat them again.
Fulham v Tottenham Hotspur: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 13:01 GMT 28 February
13:01 GMT 28 February
Tottenham continue their battle to avoid relegation against a Fulham side that have enjoyed a succession of good results against them of late. BBC Sport takes a look at the key themes ahead of the London derby at Craven Cottage.
Tottenham have had a week to get over suffering a second 4-1 defeat of the season to arch-rivals Arsenal. That chastening loss was a baptism of fire for new interim boss Igor Tudor, who admitted on Thursday that his job at hand is harder than he expected.
While little blame can be attached to Tudor for that defeat, Tottenham's despondent fans were left to stew on the Gunners securing their biggest away win at Spurs since 1978 and winning both north London league derbies in a season by three or more goals for only the second time after the 1934-35 campaign.
Tottenham are the only side in the top-flight without a league victory in 2026 with their winless run now standing at nine matches.
Only during the chaotic reign of Ossie Ardiles in early 1994 have they gone 10 Premier League fixtures without a win.
Tudor opted for a 3-5-2 formation against Arsenal that proved to be highly unsuccessful for his predecessor Thomas Frank. Spurs have won just one of their last 10 league games when playing with three centre-backs and none of their last six.
The Croat will be desperate to avoid becoming only the second Tottenham boss to lose his first two games in charge after Martin Jol, while it is unthinkable to Spurs supporters that he could become the first manager in Premier League history to concede four or more goals in his opening two matches.
Things are far more serene down by the Thames for Fulham. Their excellent 3-1 victory at Sunderland ended a three-match losing run in style and reignited their bid for European qualification.
Marco Silva's side head into Sunday's match full of confidence especially in light of their recent record against Tottenham. Three wins in their last four league meetings is as many as they managed in their previous 26 versus Spurs.
March has not been a happy hunting ground of late for the west Londoners with just four wins in their last 18 league games in the third month of the year. However, two of those victories have come in their last two home games with Tottenham.
Should they win, it would mark only their second ever league double over Spurs following the 2003-04 Premier League campaign.
Veteran striker Raul Jimenez took his top-flight tally for the season to eight goals with a brace at the Stadium of Light that encompassed a trademark header. Since arriving in the Premier League at the start of the 2018-19 season only three players have scored more top-flight goals with their head than the Mexican's 18.
His second came via a spot-kick, preserving his status of having the best 100% record in the Premier League of players to take 10 or more penalties with a perfect 13 from 13.
Silva on Kevin injury, Jimenez contract and new manager bouncepublished at 16:17 GMT 27 February
16:17 GMT 27 February
Fulham boss Marco Silva has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage (kick-off 14:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
On Kevin, who has injured his fifth metatarsal and will be out for "some weeks": "A big blow for us. Slowly we start to see the reason he was brought in, the quality was becoming more difficult for opponents to control."
Silva is content that he has enough solutions for Kevin's absence.
Sasa Lukic and Samuel Chukwueze could be in contention but Fulham will take a decision following the final session before the game.
On Oscar Bobb: "He has settled very well, top guy, very professional. We are going to see his qualities slowly, because he is a top talented player."
On winning away at Sunderland: "It was a key game for us. It was an important moment in the season for us to stand up and show character. We know what we want for the end of the season, we will fight very hard to achieve it."
Silva is open to conversations with Raul Jimenez regarding another season at Fulham: "We are pleased with him. It's been a difficult season for him in terms of the load. At his age, the way he is helping the team - it's been a good season."
On facing Spurs: "The position they're in is below their standards. Their season has not been the best but I have enough maturity and experience to know that these kinds of games can be tricky and not to underestimate a group of players who want to react. Let's hope we don't give them the day to react."
On the threat of a new manager bounce: "When you face coaches who have been in the job already, they might have a different plan and you have to be ready from the first moment of the game. The change of manager won't be an excuse."
On playing at Craven Cottage four times in March: "It's a moment to show that we are stronger at home, and the fans can play a big part."
Braintree bring in Fulham midfielder on loanpublished at 18:41 GMT 25 February
18:41 GMT 25 February
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Braintree Town have signed midfielder Matt Dibley-Dias on loan from Premier League club Fulham for the rest of the season.
The 22-year-old has yet to appear for Fulham's first team but made two EFL Trophy appearances for their under-21s in 2023-24.
Dibley-Dias made four appearances for Chesterfield earlier in the current campaign and joins the Iron in time for Wednesday's game against Aldershot Town.
Braintree have also brought in forward Amir Hadi from National League South side Farnborough, for whom he has scored twice in 16 games this season.
In praise of 'underrated' Jimenezpublished at 07:45 GMT 24 February
07:45 GMT 24 February
Drew Heatley Fan writer
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Bargains are hard to come by in the modern game. But Fulham picking up Raul Jimenez for just £5m must go down as one of the biggest in recent years.
The Mexican is often misremembered as being brought in as a replacement for Aleksandar Mitrovic, but the pair were at the club together for a month before the Serb's agitations for a big-money move were answered.
So, despite being signed to complement our most prolific striker of the 21st Century, Raul quickly found himself tasked with filling his shoes.
Nearly three years later, it is safe to say he has done that. The stat doing the rounds this weekend is that Jimenez now has 27 goals in 88 Premier League appearances - compared to 28 in 89 top-flight games for Mitro.
That comes after his two goals sent us on our way to our first double over Sunderland in more than two decades, and a win that keeps us in contention for seventh and that final European place.
Once again, one of those goals came from the spot, making Jimenez the outright most successful penalty-taker in Premier League history. It is a fantastic pub quiz question and another string to the underrated striker's bow.
With all the talk about Harry Wilson and Marco Silva's futures, letting Jimenez quietly leave the club in the summer has gone under the radar.
While not officially announced, it is expected his contract will not be renewed, with a return to Mexico reportedly on the cards. Fulham's pursuit of Ricardo Pepi in January further hints at a conscious uncoupling in the summer.
When he does depart, Jimenez will boast a strike record and impact on the club that few other number nines in white have managed.
If it is to be goodbye, hopefully we take the opportunity during the next three months to give him the send-off he deserves.
