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Fulham host West Ham in the Premier League
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Fulham are in the relegation zone, eight points adrift of Burnley and Newcastle, and the Cottagers have not won a league game since November. Scott Parker’s team are winless in their last 19 Premier League London derbies, with only Crystal Palace having a longer such run in top-flight history. They have also conceded in each of their last 28 league London derbies. Fulham’s campaign doesn’t bode well for their Premier League future, as they have won just two of their 21 matches this season – in league history, 13 of the 15 previous top-flight teams with two or fewer wins after 21 matches were relegated.
Meanwhile, West Ham are experiencing a season to remember and find themselves fifth in the table – just two points behind Premier League champions Liverpool. The Hammers have won five of their last six league games including a 3-1 win at Aston Villa. Loanee Jesse Lingard scored twice on his debut for David Moyes’ side, while in-form midfielder Tomas Soucek netted his eighth league goal of the season. West Ham have won their last away London derby in the league – a 3-2 win against Crystal Palace – which ended a run of six derbies without a win and five losses. Follow all the action live below:
FULHAM 0-0 WEST HAM (47’)
An early free kick in a dangerous position for West Ham as Bowen is bundled over by Andersen.
Callum Rice-Coates6 February 2021 18:34
KICK-OFF
Fulham get us back underway.
Callum Rice-Coates6 February 2021 18:33
Callum Rice-Coates6 February 2021 18:27
HALF-TIME: FULHAM 0-0 WEST HAM
There’s no added time at the end of a combative but underwhelming first half. Fulham started with real attacking intent but West Ham quickly nullified the goal-shy hosts. The weather hasn’t helped, but it’s certainly not been an exciting opening 45 minutes at Craven Cottage.
Callum Rice-Coates6 February 2021 18:18
FULHAM 0-0 WEST HAM (43’)
Lookman, after a couple of step overs, drives a shot over the bar from a tight angle. He’s been lively, but perhaps a little too eager to do everything himself.
Callum Rice-Coates6 February 2021 18:15
FULHAM 0-0 WEST HAM (42’)
Fulham put a nice move together on the left. Lookman backheels the ball into the path of Robinson, whose inswinging cross is glanced towards goal by Cavaleiro. Fabianski makes a routine save.
Callum Rice-Coates6 February 2021 18:13
FULHAM 0-0 WEST HAM (41’)
A scrappy first half played out in the pouring rain is almost over. Neither side look in any particular rush to break the deadlock.
Callum Rice-Coates6 February 2021 18:12
FULHAM 0-0 WEST HAM (38’)
Cavaleiro does well to bring down a high ball over the top of West Ham’s defence. But he can’t pick out De Cordova-Reid in the box.
Callum Rice-Coates6 February 2021 18:09
FULHAM 0-0 WEST HAM (35’)
Andersen switches off at the back, allowing Antonio to cut back from the byline. Reed makes a crucial intervention.
At the other end, Lookman finds space to shoot from the edge of the box but sends a left-footed effort just wide.
Callum Rice-Coates6 February 2021 18:07
FULHAM 0-0 WEST HAM (34’)
Robinson is played through on the left and sends a low cross into the box. Cresswell comes across to intercept, but the flag’s up for offside anyway.
Callum Rice-Coates6 February 2021 18:05
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