Fulham vs nottm Forest

Fulham and Nottingham Forest clash at Craven Cottage with both of the Premier League new boys enjoying their time back in the top-flight.

Forest are in great form after winning three of their last five games (they’re unbeaten in that run) to push them away from the relegation zone and into midtable. Marco Silva has done a wonderful at Fulham and the Cottagers are battling for European qualification after a fine first half of the season. Joao Palhinha is a menace in midfield and Andreas Pereira and Willian give them a real buzz in attack. Forest have switched tactics and it is earning them more points. Tom Cairney and Harrison Reed are doubts, while Neeskens Kebano remains out. Basically, Fulham were successful on every single transfer they made last summer and it has set them up for a fine season.

Promoted outfits Fulham and Nottingham Forest collide in a west London encounter that looks like a tough test for both teams.

Nottingham Forest face Fulham this afternoon looking to continue their fine run of form in 2023 and we've looked at a predicted team.

Elsewhere, it should be more of the same. Elsewhere, it should be much of the same. [Keylor Navas](https://www.futhead.com/totw/#:~:text=The%20FIFA%20Ultimate%20Team%20of,stats%20and%20altered%20card%20art.) was the hero of the hour last weekend. Serge Aurier was on the bench last week but after being introduced at half-time, he helped Forest claim a big win. The Reds won 1-0 against Leeds United last time out. Today provides Forest with not only a test but also an opportunity.

The west London club are enjoying an impressive first season back in the Premier League - and could go sixth with victory over Nottingham Forest this afternoon.

Latest Nottingham Forest news from NottinghamshireLive as Reds take on Cottagers in Premier League clash.

Serge Aurier replaces Neco Williams at right-back, while Willy Boly, Scott McKenna and Renan Lodi retain their places in the back line, ahead of Navas. Jonjo Shelvey is included on the bench in the capital. Their opponents are eighth, eight points ahead of them.

It has been a difficult day for Forest so far, which started by losing both centre-backs Willy Boly and Scott McKenna to hamstring injuries at the same time.

Forest are in action on the same day at home to Manchester City. Finally Forest threatened to find their bite. It wrapped up a deserved win. Instead, it was Fulham who struck the woodwork for a third time when Pereira’s 25-yard free-kick bounced away off the crossbar. The ball was half-cleared by the head of Renan Lodi but only as far as Willian, who cut inside the Forest defender and blasted a left-footed bullet high beyond Keylor Navas into the top corner. In the 20th minute Bobby Decordova-Reid, arriving onto a loose ball inside the box after Joao Palhinha’s shot was blocked, took control and lofted a cross to the back post.

Fulham and Nottingham Forest clash at Craven Cottage with both of the Premier League new boys enjoying their time back in the top-flight.

New signing Jonjo Shelvey is battling back from a calf injury. Joao Palhinha is a menace in midfield and Andreas Pereira and Willian give them a real buzz in attack. Forest have switched tactics and it is earning them more points. Basically, Fulham were successful on every single transfer they made last summer and it has set them up for a fine season. Manor Solomon struck in the 88th minute to salt away the win. They are 14th with 24 points, six points clear of the bottom three.

How to watch Fulham vs Nottm Forest Premier League game, including kick-off time & team news.

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Harrison Reed returned to Fulham's line-up for the visit of Nottingham Forest, the midfielder having missed his side's FA Cup win over Sunderland in midweek ...

Fulham have beaten Nottingham Forest 2-0 to move into seventh in the Premier League table.

They were forced into a double change early on when Willy Boly and Scott McKenna both pulled up at the same time. Joe Worrall and Felipe came on to replace them ...

Forest trying to get a bit of control on the game, passing it around at the back. Forest 1-0 down at the break, but they could have been further behind. It took a save from Keylor Navas to deny Aleksandar Mitrovic in the 35th minute, after he had left Worrall and Felipe on their backsides. Joe Worrall and Felipe came on to replace them, but they were unable to prevent Willian from giving the hosts the lead. Substitutions made a difference for Forest and they were able to apply some pressure, with Johnson and Emmanuel Dennis having chances. They lost two centre-backs to injury with seven minutes on the clock, and then fell behind 10 minutes later.

Willian's exceptional goal was the lone marker from a tight, tense 2-0 Fulham win over Nottingham Forest at Craven Cottage on Saturday.

Joao Palhinha is a menace in midfield and Andreas Pereira and Willian give them a real buzz in attack. Forest have switched tactics and it is earning them more points. Basically, Fulham were successful on every single transfer they made last summer and it has set them up for a fine season. Tim Ream honestly is a sleeper Best XI center back option if Fulham qualifiers for Europe and Antonee Robinson, Issa Diop, and Kenny Tete also look good. Steve Cooper’s still sorting out his best midfield and the introductions of Jonjo Shelvey and Felipe really took this fight to another level. Manor Solomon struck in the 88th minute to salt away the win.