In a thrilling showdown at the London Stadium, Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi produced a stunning assist as Calvin Bassey’s defensive excellence steered Fulham to a remarkable Premier League victory over West Ham on Sunday.
Iwobi’s superb playmaking skills came to the forefront as his well-timed delivery set up Andreas Pereira’s decisive goal, securing Fulham’s third away victory of the season in a 2-0 win against West Ham United, Footballrover reports.
The game kicked off with an early breakthrough as Konstantinos Mavropanos faltered under Iwobi’s long ball, allowing Pereira to capitalise and put Fulham ahead with a clinical finish past Lukasz Fabianski in the ninth minute.
Despite West Ham’s relentless efforts, Fabianski’s heroics between the posts prevented further damage, denying Willian’s powerful strike and Rodrigo Muniz’s close-range header with acrobatic saves.
However, Fulham’s persistence paid off in the 72nd minute when Iwobi orchestrated a dazzling play, threading a precise cross to Pereira, who sealed the victory with a composed strike, securing Fulham’s league double over West Ham.
Iwobi’s impactful performance didn’t go unnoticed, as the 27-year-old Nigerian international showed his attacking strength with two shots on target, adding another assist to his impressive tally for the season.
With this crucial win, Fulham climbed to 12th place in the Premier League standings, amassing 42 points from 33 matches, drawing level with Bournemouth.
Meanwhile, West Ham maintained their position in eighth with 48 points, keeping them ahead of Chelsea, who have three games in hand.
Looking ahead, West Ham faces a challenging Europa League clash against Bayer Leverkusen, while Fulham braces for a showdown against Liverpool next Sunday, promising more exhilarating football action in the days to come.
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