Fulham v West Ham: Team News Ahead of their Premier League clash at Craven Cottage, both Fulham and West Ham have been boosted by the return of key players. For the hosts, Aleksandar Mitrović is set to start after recovering from a hamstring injury that kept him out for the last three matches. Mitrović's presence will be a welcome one for Fulham fans, who have struggled to find the net without their star striker. The Serbian international has scored seven goals in 12 appearances this season and his return could not come at a better time, with the Cottagers having won just once in their last five league matches. In contrast, West Ham will be able to call upon the services of midfielder Declan Rice, who was absent for the Hammers' draw against Chelsea last weekend due to a minor knock. The 22-year-old has been an ever-present figure in David Moyes' side this season and his energy and drive in midfield are invaluable. Fulham will also be able to name Ivan Cavaleiro in their squad, after he overcame a bout of illness to play the full 90 minutes in last weekend's defeat against Manchester City. The Portuguese forward has struggled for form this term, but his pace and movement could cause problems for West Ham's backline. West Ham, meanwhile, will be without midfielder Mark Noble, who suffered a nasty ankle injury during their draw with Chelsea. Noble was forced off the pitch after just 20 minutes and is unlikely to feature again before the end of the season. The match at Craven Cottage kicks off at 8pm on Monday night and promises to be an intriguing encounter between two teams looking to bounce back from disappointing recent results.#Chelsea #Manchester_City #West_Ham #Craven_Cottage #Fulham #David_Moyes #Declan_Rice #Aleksandar_Mitrovi #Ivan_Cavaleiro #Mark_Noble
Fulham vs West Ham United: Premier League Preview Fulham and West Ham United meet at Craven Cottage on Saturday, with both teams looking to bounce back from disappointing defeats in their last outings. The Cottagers are still searching for their first win of the season, while the Hammers are hoping to recover from a damaging loss to Manchester City. Fulham will be without suspended midfielder Joao Palhinha, who picked up his fifth booking of the season against Arsenal. However, Aleksandar Mitrovic returns after serving a one-match ban and could make an instant impact in attack. Manager Marco Silva has a full squad to choose from, with Tosin Adarabioyo and Manor Solomon both fit again. West Ham, on the other hand, will be without midfielder Declan Rice due to a hamstring strain. The England international is expected to miss at least two weeks of action, while fellow midfielder Pablo Fornals remains sidelined with a calf problem. Manager David Moyes may opt for a more defensive-minded approach following their heavy defeat to Manchester City, which could see the likes of Kurt Zouma and Nayef Aguerd start in midfield. The head-to-head record between these two teams is even at 11 wins apiece from 23 meetings. However, West Ham have won three of the last four encounters, including a convincing 4-0 victory at Craven Cottage last season. Fulham have struggled at home this season, takin...#Premier_League #Chelsea #Manchester_City #Liverpool #Manchester_United #Arsenal #Craven_Cottage #Fulham #Marco_Silva #David_Moyes #Aleksandar_Mitrovic #Kurt_Zouma #West_Ham_United #Joao_Palhinha #Tosin_Adarabioyo #Manor_Solomon #Declan_Rice #Pablo_Fornals #Nayef_Aguerd
