Fulham vs West Ham United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Fulham 1-1 West Ham: There was late drama as Danny Ings rescued a point for the visitors
A late Danny Ings goal snatched an unlikely 1-1 draw for West Ham United at Fulham in their Premier League derby at Craven Cottage.
Fulham went ahead in the 24th minute, with Raul Jimenez getting on the end of a pass from Emile Smith Rowe to find the net from close range and give the home side a fully deserved lead.
West Ham barely threatened in the opening half, and looked like coming away empty handed before substitute Ings struck late in added time to stun the home side.
Fulham are unbeaten in their last three league games while West Ham bounced back from their 3-1 loss to Manchester City before the international break.
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Summerville is also on, as he takes Antonio's place.
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It is an immediate reaction from Lopetegui, as Paqueta takes Soucek's place in one of two changes.
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With a look towards the second half, Lopetegui might want to consider bringing on one or two attack-minded players. The likes of Ings, Paqueta, Summerville and Soler could make a positive impact on the match for the away side, and help in making the difference. For Fulham, it is in essence more of what they were already doing in the opening 45. They look the more dangerous team, and have hardly been troubled defensively.
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It has been largely Fulham in the opening half, who are deservedly in front through Jimenez, who converted Smith Rowe's cross to put the hosts in front. West Ham have failed to test Leno in the Fulham goal, as none of their four attempts have been on target. With the xG reading Fulham 0.87-0.14 West Ham, it does an accurate job in refelcting on how the first half hasgone at Craven Cottage. The Irons have some work to do if they are to turn this deficit around.
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Fulham go on the counter, and looked dangerous once again as Iwobi drove through the mdifield. In the end, Traore's attempts is asily blocked and goes out for a Fulham throw-in.
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Pereira tries to find Iwobi on the wing again, but the two are not on the same wavelegnth, with the latter failing to make the run. It is a goal-kick for West Ham.
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West Ham are getting into the game a bit more over the last few minutes, which is a promising look for them. If they are going to draw level in this match, it will be important for them to create some big chances.
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West Ham will now have a chance to put the ball in the box after Bowen is felled by Robinson.
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Iwobi smartly gets his body between Bowen and the ball, with the West Ham skipper bringing down his opponent. It is another free-kick for Fulham, a second one in a matter of moments.
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