While Tottenham might have been handed the chance to break into the Champions League spots on Saturday evening, Spurs fell to a shock 3-0 drumming away at Fulham.
Although Ange Postecoglou’s men might have been looking to make another top-four statement, it was Fulham who dominated large proceedings and took a more than worthy lead as the red-hot Rodrigo Muniz opened the scoring moments before the interval.
Flying out of the traps when returning from the half-time break and with both Muniz and Sasa Lukic breaching Spurs’ leaky defence just before the hour-mark, Marco Silva’s men certainly put in a season-best performance here.
Now winning three of their previous four Premier League appearances, some in west London could be eyeing a late European charge.
While Tottenham might have travelled across the capital having won all of their previous seven trips to Craven Cottage, the Lilywhites missed out in what was another must-win showdown.
Failing to find the net for the first time in a Premier League matchup this season, the top-four dreamers have also continued to show some extended inconsistencies on the road.
On an evening when Spurs saw their Champions League ambitions take a major dent, we have taken a look at the key talking points from Craven Cottage.
Fulham should still be eyeing a late European charge
Although Silva might have been quick to downplay Fulham’s European ambitions this season, Saturday’s hosts should be starting to believe that they can mount a genuine charge over the final couple of months.
While most of Saturday’s pre-match attention might have been stolen by Tottenham’s Champions League battle, the former Everton boss has seen his squad once again gain plenty of plaudits.
Making what was a major statement here and more than deserving of three points, the Cottagers have now won three of their previous four Premier League fixtures and appear to be hitting form at a crucial time.
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Author : Tom Dunstan
Publish date : 2024-03-17 11:07:07
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