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Fulham vs Bournemouth: Six-Pointer for Europe
9 May
Summary
- Fulham and Bournemouth face a critical match for European qualification.
- Bournemouth are on a 15-match unbeaten run, their best ever.
- Both teams aim to recover from recent 3-0 defeats in the Premier League.
European hopefuls Fulham and Bournemouth are set for a pivotal six-pointer at Craven Cottage on Saturday. The match holds significant weight for European qualification, with only four points separating the two sides and three games remaining. Both teams are looking to bounce back from recent 3-0 Premier League defeats.
Bournemouth, currently in sixth place, enter the contest with momentum, boasting a club-record 15-match unbeaten run in the division. Their attack has found form, scoring at least twice in their last five outings. They previously defeated Fulham 3-1 in October and are aiming for their first-ever Premier League double over the Cottagers.
Fulham, despite a recent challenging performance against Arsenal affected by a sickness bug, maintain a strong home record with 10 wins from 17 league matches at Craven Cottage. Their ability to secure points at home could be a decisive factor in this crucial European race.
Regarding player availability, Fulham expect Sander Berge and Emile Smith Rowe to recover from illness and cramp, respectively. However, Ryan Sessegnon, Alex Iwobi, and Kevin remain unavailable due to injuries. Bournemouth have no new injury concerns but are still without Julio Soler, Lewis Cook, and Justin Kluivert.
