Fulham vs. West Ham United: Match Preview

Fulham

Fulham will be looking to make it three wins from three matches when they host West Ham United at Craven Cottage on Saturday. The Cottagers have made an impressive start to the season, beating Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion in their opening two games. Manager Marco Silva has been able to call upon a number of new signings, including Joao Palhinha, Andreas Pereira, and Kevin Mbabu. These players have helped to add depth and quality to the Fulham squad, and they will be hoping to continue their good form against West Ham. Fulham's strength this period has come from their attacking play. They have scored six goals in their opening two matches, and they will be confident of causing West Ham problems.

West Ham United

West Ham United have also made a solid start to the season, taking four points from their opening two matches. They beat Newcastle United on the opening day of the season, but they were held to a draw by Brighton & Hove Albion last weekend. Manager David Moyes has been able to keep the majority of his squad together this summer, and he will be hoping that his team can continue to improve. West Ham have a number of dangerous players in their side, including Jarrod Bowen, Michail Antonio, and Said Benrahma. They will be looking to these players to provide the spark that they need to get a win at Craven Cottage.

Prediction

This is a difficult match to call, but Fulham will be confident of getting a result at home. They have made a strong start to the season, and they will be looking to continue their good form against West Ham. West Ham are a dangerous side, but they have not been at their best in recent weeks. They will need to improve if they are to get a result at Craven Cottage. Overall, Fulham are the more likely team to win this match. They are in good form, and they have the home advantage. However, West Ham are a dangerous side, and they will be looking to cause an upset.

Team news

Fulham: Palhinha, Pereira, and Mbabu are all expected to start for Fulham. Kenny Tete is a doubt with a knock, while Manor Solomon is ruled out with a knee injury. West Ham: Nayef Aguerd is a doubt for West Ham with an ankle injury. Angelo Ogbonna and Maxwel Cornet are both ruled out with long-term injuries.

Lineups

Fulham: Leno; Mbabu, Adarabioyo, Ream, Robinson; Palhinha, Reed; Pereira, Kebano, Wilson; Mitrovic West Ham: Fabianski; Coufal, Zouma, Kehrer, Cresswell; Soucek, Rice; Bowen, Benrahma, Fornals; Antonio