Fulham vs West Ham United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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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
Fabianski collects a cross by Iwobi, as Fulham fly forward in search of a second goal. You can almost sense the confidence coursing through their veins, having seemingly scored at will of late.
Fulham vs West Ham United
Fulham have avoided defeat in their last six matches when scoring the opener in the Premier League, with that run dating back to 28th May against Manchester United. That bodes well for Silva's side after Jimenez has put them on their way today.
Fulham vs West Ham United
Pereira's cute backheel cuts open West Ham's defence on the right, earning Fulham a corner, which the same player delivers himself. However, it ultimately comes to nothing.
Fulham vs West Ham United
Under acute pressure from Zouma, Leno manages to punch the ball clear of his six-yard box, and West Ham ultimately have to settle for a second successive corner, which the goalkeeper also meets with a strong fist.
Fulham vs West Ham United
Willian plays a lovely one-two with Jimenez on the left, and after receiving a lofted pass towards the byline, the Brazilian winger shoots straight at Fabianski from a tight angle.
Fulham vs West Ham United
Full of confidence following his recent exploits, Iwobi strides forward and scuffs a 30-yard effort well wide of the left-hand post. There were better options available, but having registered 10 shots and three goals from his last three home appearances, he optimistically let fly.
Fulham vs West Ham United
At the end of a promising attack, Kudus loses the ball on the brink of Fulham's box, but Bowen manages to retrieve the ball immediately and scuds a low shot straight at Leno, who completes a straightforward save.
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