Fulham vs Wolverhampton Wanderers LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Fulham face Wolverhampton Wanderers today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Fulham vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Fulham - who have been in free-scoring form this season with Iwobi, Jimenez and Smith Rowe in particular proving pivotal - have not quite been at their flowing best this half, but nevertheless acculuated an xG of 0.82 in the first half. Wolves threatened on occasions too, mustering an xG of 0.68. Fulham are still considered favourites to win this encounter, with a current live win probability of 47.6%, whilst Wolves' chances of winning are rated at 19.8%.
Fulham vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
All square here then as both teams have shown plenty of appetite, at least in an attacking sense. Wolves came out with intent and purpose but it was Fulham who settled early on. They created a couple of chances before going ahead through a fantastic goal from Iwobi. He struck his shot with real finesse after finding space inside right, curling an unstoppable effort into the far left corner of the goal. It was cancelled out though just 11 minutes later as a plucky Wolves refused to let their heads drop. They got their reward through Cunha who seems to be involved in all that is good about the away sides' play. The attacker made a well-timed run beyond the Fulham back-line to get on the end of a brilliant Lemina through ball that was flighted just right. Cunha flicked past Leno to level.
Fulham vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Four minutes to be added on here at the Cottage. we have played two and a half of them.
Fulham vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Heart in mouth moment for Wolves as Lemina firstly gives the ball away cheaply in his own area, then, after a little shimmy by Robinson on the edge of the box, he plays the ball inside, and Nelson falls under pressure from Lemina, but the referee deemed it was too theatrical. That sums Lemina up. Great passer, but can be risky, especially playing in defence.
Fulham vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Some frantic note-taking being made by Gary O'Neil as he prepares for his half-time team talk. He will surely be happy with his team's reaction to going behind.
Fulham vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Cunha plays the ball off a Fulham body for a throw in deep into Fulham territory. Jimenez wins the ball and as he tries to break away down the right, he is pulled back. Free-kick Fulham in their own half.
Fulham vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Iwobi forces a corner down the right with his persistence. Smith Rowe will take it. It is headed away by Larsen who is back helping out his team.
Fulham vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
The goal from Cunha is his sixth of the season in what is turning into a very good campaign for him despite his team's troubles.
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