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Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi scored the decisive goal as Fulham secured a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in a thrilling London derby at Craven Cottage.
It was Iwobi’s 53rd career goal and second consecutive Premier League goal, marking the first time he has scored in back-to-back league matches since April 2016 during his time at Arsenal,
Fulham made a bright start and went ahead in the seventh minute through Harry Wilson. The Welsh winger reacted quickly to a deflected cut back from the left and fired an instinctive volley into the net to give the hosts an early advantage.
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In the 34th minute, Fulham doubled their lead with a flowing attacking move. Iwobi collected the ball outside the box and unleashed a superb 25 yard strike that flew into the far corner off the post, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.
Tottenham threatened before halftime but Fulham’s defence stood firm. Calvin Bassey produced a crucial block to deny Randal Kolo Muani and then reacted quickly to clear Joao Palhinha’s follow up effort. Bassey also had a chance in added time but volleyed over the bar from close range after a recycled corner.
Fulham nearly extended their lead again in the 78th minute following a swift move from defence to attack. Substitute Samuel Chukwueze beat several challenges before setting up Iwobi, but the midfielder’s first time effort went wide.
