Fulham produced a energetic efficiency to safe a 3-1 win over Brentford at Craven Cottage, overturning an early setback with a powerful attacking show.
The guests struck first within the twentieth minute when Joshua King’s careless go inside his personal field fell straight to Mikkel Damsgaard, who calmly slotted previous Bernd Leno.
That lead, nonetheless, lasted simply 18 minutes as Fulham hit again with two quick-fire objectives. Alex Iwobi capitalised on defensive indecision to fireplace house a half-volley from shut vary, earlier than turning supplier simply 98 seconds later.
His low cross discovered Harry Wilson, who curled a first-time effort into the underside nook to place Fulham forward on the interval.
Marco Silva’s facet tightened their grip early within the second half. Ryan Sessegnon’s teasing cross was diverted into his personal internet by Ethan Pinnock, whose misfortune gifted Fulham an important two-goal cushion.
From there, the hosts managed proceedings with maturity, stifling Brentford’s sporadic assaults whereas creating possibilities to increase their lead.
Substitute Dango Ouattara twice went shut for the guests, however Leno and the Fulham defence stood agency.
Fulham have been the sharper, extra medical facet all through, recording 17 makes an attempt to Brentford’s eight and dominating possession.
Iwobi was on the coronary heart of their creativity, with a objective and help within the first half, whereas Wilson’s end drew a rapturous reception from the house followers.
The victory offers Fulham their first three-goal haul since Might and additional proof of progress beneath Silva. Brentford, in the meantime, proceed to wrestle for rhythm within the Premier League this season.
