Fulham host West Ham in the Premier League with European hopes and survival at stake Fulham FC welcome West Ham United to Craven Cottage on Saturday, as both teams look to secure crucial points in their respective battles for Premier League survival. The Cottagers are currently languishing in 18th place, just three points adrift of safety, while the Hammers sit seventh and fighting for a top-seven finish that would guarantee European football next season. Fulham have struggled on home soil this term, claiming just five wins from their 14 Premier League matches at Craven Cottage. However, they will be buoyed by a 1-0 victory over fellow strugglers Southampton in their last outing, which lifted the spirits of Marco Silva's men and provided a much-needed boost to their survival hopes. West Ham, on the other hand, have enjoyed a more consistent campaign under David Moyes' guidance. The Hammers have lost just once in their last six Premier League matches, a run that has seen them climb into the top seven and keep alive their chances of securing European football for the first time since 2016. Saturday's encounter is set to be a closely contested affair, with both teams knowing that victory would represent a significant step towards achieving their respective goals. Fulham will look to exploit West Ham's vulnerability on the road – where they have lost four of their last five Premier League away matches – while the Hammers will seek to capitalize on Fulham's struggles at home. In terms of team news, Fulham are set to be without injured duo Aleksandar Mitrović and Tosin Adarabioyo for the visit of West Ham. The Cottagers will also be missing midfielder Bobby Reid due to a suspension. Meanwhile, Moye...#Premier_League #Europa_League #Craven_Cottage #Marco_Silva #David_Moyes #West_Ham_United #Fulham_FC #Southampton #Lyon
