Fulham vs West Ham United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.
This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Fulham vs West Ham United
West Ham have been stung into a response, as they finally put some pressure on Fulham's defensive third. It comes to nothing, though, as Paqueta demonstrates his frustration.
Fulham vs West Ham United
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Fulham vs West Ham United
Swiveling on the spot, Coufal lofts the ball into Fulham's box from the right byline, but Bowen can't make clean contact and sends a tame close-range shot straight at Leno.
Fulham vs West Ham United
Fulham have had two-thirds of possession so far, and after a fairly subdued start they are dictating things now. Can they capitalise by finding a third goal before half-time?
Fulham vs West Ham United
From the left side of the area, Cairney flashes a dangerous cross along West Ham's six-yard box. No-one reaches it, but West Ham continue to struggle defensively, having failed to get a foothold in midfield.
Fulham vs West Ham United
That goal sees Willian join Jimenez on four goals as Fulham's top scorer in the Premier League this season, and the in-form Cottagers simply cannot be stopped at the moment. The home crowd have been treated to seven goals in less than two games.
Fulham vs West Ham United
A casual pass out from the back by Bassey presents the ball to Paqueta, around 25 yards out in a central position, but the West Ham playmaker slices his shot far over Leno's crossbar.
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