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Fulham Escapes Relegation Zone with Jimenez Penalty
23 Dec
Summary
- Raul Jimenez scored a penalty, securing a crucial 1-0 win for Fulham.
- The victory moved Fulham 10 points clear of the Premier League relegation zone.
- Nottingham Forest remains close to the relegation battle after the loss.
Fulham has significantly improved their standing in the Premier League, climbing away from the relegation zone thanks to a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest. Raul Jimenez's first-half penalty was the decisive goal at Craven Cottage, moving Marco Silva's team 10 points clear of the bottom three. This win provides a crucial buffer as the league heads into the busy Christmas schedule.
The victory was a welcome return to form for Fulham, who had recently been eliminated from the League Cup. Despite missing key players called up for the Africa Cup of Nations, the Cottagers demonstrated resilience. Their triumph followed a league win against Burnley, marking consecutive victories.
Nottingham Forest, conversely, finds themselves deeper in the relegation scrap. Despite a recent run of good form under Sean Dyche, they failed to convert their chances against Fulham. Manager Sean Dyche acknowledged the team's lack of killer instinct and the need to improve on basic execution.
