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Raul Jimenez’s first-half penalty proved to be the difference as Fulham won 1-0 against Nottingham Forest in Premier League Monday.
The Mexican sent home his 11th consecutive top-flight penalty just before the break to give Marco Silva’s side all three points at Craven Cottage.
The hosts, whose team was heavily impacted by CANemerged victorious in a close contest against a rejuvenated side under new manager Sean Dyche.
The result leaves Fulham 13th in the table, while Forest remain 17th, one place and five points above the relegation zone.
The first real chance of the match didn’t arrive until the 39th minute when Sasa Lukic curled a low effort towards goal from the edge of the area, but the ball went wide of the goal.
Moments later, Jimenez saw a header at the near post ripple the side netting as Fulham looked to break the deadlock before the break.
At the other end, Bernd Leno had to be vigilant to keep out Omari Hutchinson’s teasing cross which seemed destined for the far corner.
But just before half-time, Kevin was touched in the Forest box by Douglas Luiz and Jimenez took responsibility for the resulting penalty, sending John Victor the wrong way to give the Cottagers the lead at the break.
Murillo and Morgan Gibbs-White both had efforts from distance after the restart, with Forest looking for a way back into the tie.
Substitute Tom Cairney then saw his shot round the post by Victor before Jimenez nodded wide.
But Fulham were not made to regret their missed chances as they finished the game to claim three important points.
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Fulham team vs Nottingham Forest
Fulham called on goalkeeper Bernd Leno for Benjamin Lecomte. England junior international Seth Ridgeon was on the bench.
Forward Rodrigo Muniz and wide player Ryan Sessegnon were out with hamstring injuries. Defender Calvin Bassey, midfielder Alex Iwobi and striker Samuel Chukwueze were present at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Fulham starting eleven: Bernd Leno, Kenny Tete, Joachim Andersen, Jorge Cuenca, Antonee Robinson, Harry Wilson, Sasa Lukic, Emile Smith Rowe, Sander Berge, Kevin, Raul Jimenez
Fulham substitutes: And bait Lecomte, Harrison Reed, Thousands of Traone, Mr. Asare Kose-sare, Tithan Casagne, Josh King, Issa Diop, Set of Dipgeon.
Nottingham Forest team vs Fulham
Forest made one change as midfielder Douglas Luiz replaced Ibrahim Sangaré, who was at the CAN.
Central defender Willy Boly was also present at the tournament. Goalkeeper Matz Sels, who was suffering from a groin problem, was on the bench, but midfielder Ryan Yates (hamstring) was injured, as were full-back Ola Aina (knee) and striker Chris Wood (knee).
Midfielder Nicolas Dominguez, who was suffering from a knee problem, was also initially on reserve.
Starting Forest XI: John Victor, Nicolo Savona, Nikola Milellovic, Murillo, Neco Williams, AMMARI Hutchinson, Elliot Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White, Douglas Luiz, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Igor Jesus
Forest substitutes: Mahazi, Muslim, Tok, which is Palpons, Merdon, Tok, Division.
