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Newcastle's European hopes take another hit with Bournemouth defeat
Newcastle's hopes for Europe take a blow with 2-1 loss to Bournemouth.
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Brentford 0-0 Fulham: What Silva said
TL;DR
Fulham's Marco Silva expressed disappointment after a 0-0 draw against Brentford, stating they aimed for a win. He noted a strong first half but acknowledged Brentford's improved performance in the second half.
Key points
- Marco Silva expressed disappointment after a 0-0 draw.
- Fulham aimed for a win in the derby against Brentford.
- Silva noted a strong first half but acknowledged Brentford's second half dominance.
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Fulham boss Marco Silva, speaking to TNT Sports: "There is never a good point. We came here to win.
"A derby is always a tough game with all of the emotions there. I believe we played better in the first half. We were able to set out the game and build in the way we like to build. We had a good control. There wasn't clear-cut chances from either side, the big one was from Sessegnon inside the box, they had one corner that was a dangerous moment. Most of their first half moments came from set-pieces, as normal.
"First half was good from us, but the second half they were better. We couldn't build the attack like we did in the first half and the dynamic wasn't so good. In some duels, they were stronger. These are steps we have to take because the Premier League is becoming more and more physical.
"When you finish the game with those players, their physicality is not so big. We have to think quicker, react and execute quicker. We didn't in the last 30 minutes and that is why they were better.
"It was a big save from Leno, but it came from a big mistake from us."
On European football: "We have to keep fighting and win games. First of all, 15 points available. We have to be at our best level. We, of course, believe."
Did you know?
- Fulham have won just one of their last eight Premier League away matches (D3 L4). In fact, just 35.6% of Fulham's 45 points in the Premier League have been picked up away from home (16 points - P17 W4 D4 L9), with only Wolves (29.4%) picking up a smaller share of their points on the road in the competition this season.
- None of Fulham's 10 shots at goal in this game found the target, the first time they've finished a Premier League away game without a single shot on target since April 2023 (v Aston Villa).
Q&A
What did Marco Silva say about the Brentford vs Fulham match?
Marco Silva stated that there is never a good point in a derby and expressed disappointment over not winning, highlighting Fulham's better first half but Brentford's stronger second half.
How did Fulham perform in the first half against Brentford?
Fulham played well in the first half, controlling the game and creating some chances, but struggled to maintain that level in the second half.
What factors did Silva mention that affected Fulham's performance?
Silva noted that the Premier League is becoming more physical, and Fulham needed to think and react quicker, especially in the last 30 minutes of the match.
