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The Tanner Report: Brentford 3 Fulham 2

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Alan Tanner in Blogs, Britain, Football, Life, Sport, What's Hot // 0 Comments

Brentford deserved to win the West London bragging rights but I drew some consolation that Chelsea, tenth in the Premier, were not involved.

Brentford came out out of the traps the livelier and might have opened their account before they did.

The goal which struck a Fulham defender to deflect past Bernd Leno had a touch of good fortune but no more than the home side deserved.

Gradually Fulham asserted themselves and, after a superbly-flighted free kick by Andreas Pereira had struck the bar, Manor Solomon headed home.

Brentford added two more in the Second Half.

Vinucius added to his tally with a goal in the dying embers

Fulham were always going to struggle with Joao Palhinha suspended but made life even more difficult as his substitute Sasha Lukic was booked and was lucky not to be red-carded after a cynical foul.

In the absence of Pahlinha and the injured Tom Cairney Fulham lacked midfield cover which does not bode well for Sunday’s visitors — Arsenal.

About Alan Tanner

After a distinguished military service in the Catering Corps, Alan Tanner did well in mufti with his chamois as a window cleaner. Sadly he had to retire after falling from the fifth floor of Danny Murphy's mock Tudor home. He spends his retirement watching and writing about his beloved Fulham whom he has supported for over 50 years. The Alan Tanner Report is sponsored by Tanner Crystal Clear Ltd, Window Cleaners to the Gentry. More Posts

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