In a breathtaking Premier League encounter at Craven Cottage, Nigerian duo Samuel Chukwueze and Alex Iwobi nearly orchestrated a historic comeback for Fulham, who ultimately fell 5–4 to Manchester City.
City appeared to be cruising with a 5–1 lead, courtesy of Erling Haaland’s milestone 100th Premier League goal, a brace from Phil Foden, and a strike from Tijjani Reijnders. However, Fulham’s resilience shone through in the second half.
Iwobi ignited the fightback with a stunning 20-yard strike in the 57th minute, narrowing the deficit to 5–2. Chukwueze, introduced at halftime, further galvanized the hosts by netting twice within six minutes (72′ and 78′), bringing the score to 5–4 and setting up a tense finale.
Despite Fulham’s valiant efforts, City managed to hold on, with a crucial goal-line clearance by Josko Gvardiol in stoppage time preserving their lead.
Chukwueze’s brace and Iwobi’s long-range effort underscore their growing influence in Fulham’s attack, offering promising signs for the remainder of the season.