Fulham's recent results and what the run shows

Recent struggles against Crystal Palace and resilience at Liverpool

Fulham's 2-3 loss to Crystal Palace on 2026-09-05 was a worrying sign, and the fact that they've only managed two draws since then doesn't exactly fill me with confidence. The 0-0 draw against Liverpool on 2026-09-12 was a decent result, but it's hard to shake the feeling that Fulham club hub is still a work in progress, and that progress is slow. The draw against Manchester United on 2026-09-20 was another example of Fulham's ability to hold their own against tougher opponents, but the fact that they're still struggling to find the back of the net is a concern. Joshua King's two league goals are a bright spot, but it's not enough to carry the team on his own. I keep coming back to the Crystal Palace loss, and how it exposed some of the weaknesses in Fulham's defense. The goals they conceded in that game were preventable, and it's something they'll need to work on if they want to start climbing the table. Our predictions had Fulham doing better than this, but it's clear that they still have a lot of work to do. One thing that's been impressive is the play of some of Fulham's individual players. Tom Cairney has been a standout in midfield, and his vision on the pitch is something that Fulham will need to rely on if they want to start creating more scoring chances. But even with players like Cairney, it's hard to see Fulham making a serious push up the table if they can't start winning some of these close games. The fact that they've drawn two games in a row is a good sign, but it's not enough to make up for the losses they've suffered. And with the Unibet review showing that Fulham is still a long shot to avoid relegation, it's clear that they have a tough road ahead of them.

Defensive struggles and the goals against tally

The fact that Fulham has conceded eight goals in just five games is a major concern, and it's something that they'll need to address if they want to start winning more games. The defense has been porous at times, and it's not just the number of goals they're conceding, but the way they're conceding them. Too often, it's been a case of individual mistakes rather than a collective breakdown, and that's something that Fulham will need to work on if they want to start keeping more clean sheets. Bernd Leno has been a solid presence in goal, but even he can't bail out the defense every time.

Individual defenders and their roles

Timothy Castagne has been one of the brighter spots in Fulham's defense, and his ability to read the game and make interceptions has been impressive. But even with players like Castagne, the defense as a whole is still struggling to find its footing. Joachim Andersen has been a steady presence in the back, but he's not been able to marshal the defense in the way that Fulham needs him to. And with Antonee Robinson still finding his way, it's clear that Fulham's defense is still a work in progress. The fact that they've been able to hold teams like Liverpool and Manchester United to draws is a good sign, but it's not enough to make up for the losses they've suffered. The goals against tally is a major concern, and it's something that Fulham will need to address if they want to start winning more games. They can't keep conceding at this rate and expect to climb the table, and it's something that they'll need to work on in the coming weeks. The fact that they've been able to create some scoring chances is a good sign, but it's not enough to make up for the defensive struggles they're having. Fulham needs to find a way to balance their attack and defense, and until they do, they'll be stuck in this rut. The defense is still learning to work together, and it's clear that they're not yet a cohesive unit. But with players like Castagne and Andersen, there's hope that they can start to turn things around. It won't be easy, and it won't happen overnight, but if Fulham can start to shore up their defense, they might be able to start winning some of these close games. And if they can do that, they might be able to start climbing the table and avoiding the relegation zone.

Consistency and dropped points

The fact that Fulham has only managed two points from their last three games is a major concern, and it's something that they'll need to address if they want to start winning more games. They've been dropping points from winning positions, and that's something that they can't afford to do if they want to stay in the Premier League. The draw against Manchester United was a good result, but it's not enough to make up for the losses they've suffered. Fulham needs to find a way to start winning some of these close games, and until they do, they'll be stuck in this rut. The balance of wins, draws, and defeats is all wrong, and it's something that Fulham will need to address if they want to start climbing the table. They can't keep relying on draws to get them by, and they need to start finding ways to win games. The fact that they've been able to create some scoring chances is a good sign, but it's not enough to make up for the defensive struggles they're having. Fulham needs to find a way to balance their attack and defense, and until they do, they'll be stuck in this rut. But what nags at me is the feeling that Fulham is still a team in flux, and that they're not yet sure what they are or how they want to play. They've got some talented players, but they're not yet a cohesive unit, and that's something that they'll need to work on if they want to start winning more games. The fact that they've been able to hold teams like Liverpool and Manchester United to draws is a good sign, but it's not enough to make up for the losses they've suffered. Fulham needs to find a way to start winning some of these close games, and until they do, they'll be stuck in this rut. And now, as I look to the future, I keep coming back to Tom Cairney, and the role he'll play in Fulham's next few games. Can he start to dictate the pace of the game, and create some scoring chances for his teammates? If he can, then maybe, just maybe, Fulham can start to turn things around and climb the table. But if he can't, then it's hard to see Fulham avoiding the relegation zone. The next few games will be crucial, and it's up to Cairney and the rest of the team to start winning some of these close games.

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