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'We look content to play a bit-part role in our own storyline'
TL;DR
Fulham is unlikely to impact the Premier League title race and seems resigned to a minor role in their pursuit of European qualification. Their performance contrasts sharply with teams like Bournemouth and Brighton, who are in better form.
Key points
- Fulham unlikely to impact Premier League title race
- Fulham content with minor role in European qualification
- Bournemouth and Brighton in better form than Fulham
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Fulham were never going to play a starring role in determining the destination of the Premier League trophy on Saturday - our record in north London could tell you that.
But what is concerning is that we look content to play a bit-part role in our own storyline: the race for Europe.
We do not have the momentum of Bournemouth - 15 games unbeaten and destined for the top six. Or of Brighton, who have won four of their past six despite a surprise loss at the weekend.
Our form in our past six reads two wins, two draws, and two losses. And that sums up our season. It has been good in places, bad in others and often indifferent. And that is why, ultimately, we look destined to finish outside the European places.
Playing Arsenal away was never going to determine the fate of our season, but Fulham's task is a tough one now: collect seven points from a possible nine to surpass our record points total of 54 and finish in the top eight.
It starts against in-form Bournemouth on Saturday. The Cherries have not lost since the first game of 2026, but we must hand them that L to have any chance of giving our own story a happy ending.
There are chapters left in this tale - and plenty of players with narratives yet to conclude. Harry Wilson, so often the man behind our best moments this season, could play a key role.
Then there is Rodrigo Muniz, a man who has struggled since his early season injury, but who turned down a multi-million pound approach in the summer to lead us to the next level.
It might even be Antonee Robinson, who has endured the toughest season of his life, the nadir of which was at the Emirates on Saturday. Could he begin his redemption arc against the Cherries?
Q&A
Why is Fulham not a contender for the Premier League title?
Fulham's historical performance in north London and their current form indicate they are not positioned to influence the title race.
How does Fulham's recent performance compare to Bournemouth and Brighton?
Fulham lacks the momentum of Bournemouth, who are unbeaten in 15 games, and Brighton, who have won four of their last six matches.
What does Fulham need to do to improve their chances for European qualification?
Fulham needs to enhance their performance and consistency to compete effectively for a European spot, unlike their current trajectory.
