Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has fired a message toward Tottenham Hotspur after their victory at Craven Cottage. Spurs’ hopes of securing a Champions League space were dented by a surprise defeat in west London.
Ange Postecoglou’s side would have headed into Saturday’s game full of confidence after a resounding win over top four rivals Aston Villa last weekend. That result saw Spurs move to within two points of Villa, having played one fewer game. However, the team’s slip-up potentially cost Spurs valuable ground in the race for Champions League qualification.
Fulham took the lead through a good finish from striker Rodrigo Muniz in the first half. Marco Silva’s side then scored twice more after the break as Sasa Lukic got himself on the scoresheet before Muniz bundled in his second of the game.
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It was the second defeat that Spurs had suffered at Craven Cottage this season, having previously lost on penalties in the Carabao Cup. Fulham have also earned home league wins over Arsenal and West Ham United; a point that Fulham midfielder Iwobi was eager to make on social media. “London Derby Wins Are Always Nice,” former Gunners ace Iwobi wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
Postecoglou’s side will have a fortnight to mull over their shock setback as the team sign off for the international break. However, the Spurs boss was quick to play down concerns over any long-lasting effects the defeat could have on the battle for Champions League football.
“No, it's not worrying, it's just disappointing,” Postecoglou said. “I'd be worried if it was our fifth
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