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Rodrigo Muniz has scored six Premier League goals this season Fulham strengthened their bid for a European place by beating Tottenham at home for a second consecutive season - the first time they have achieved that in 19 years. Rodrigo Muniz and Ryan Sessegnon scored in the closing 15 minutes to breathe life into what had been a largely drab Premier League London derby. Fulham's Timothy Castagne was the only player to send a shot on target in the first half and the next such attempt came via Tottenham's Ben Davies in the 65th minute. Spurs looked the most likely to break the deadlock as the second half progressed, with Dominic Solanke spurning three opportunities that included one at an open goal from five yards. However, substitute Muniz, who scored twice when Fulham beat Tottenham 3-0 at Craven Cottage last season, put the hosts in front in the 75th minute with a cool side-footed finish. Tottenham threw bodies forward in search of an equaliser but were caught out at the back when former Spurs defender Sessegnon curled in Fulham's second goal. Victory moves Fulham up to eighth in the standings and just four points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea, while Tottenham remain 13th after another grim weekend for Ange Postecoglou. 'No noise' around decisions against Spurs - Postecoglou Have your say on Fulham’s performance What did you make of Tottenham’s display? This video can not be played I don't like the 'if' in football, it doesn't exist for me - Silva Fulham's Marco Silva, in his 200th game as a Premier League manager, would not have been happy with how his side performed for 75 minutes. They were lacking in creativity and decisiveness, but one passage of play changed the feeling of the game and lifted the mood, with Fulham winning the ball high up the field and eventually working it to Muniz who finished in fine fashion. Fulham looked more confident after the opener and stood firm as Spurs hunted for an equaliser. Sessegnon showed desire to close out the win against his former side, latching on to a long ball and holding off Davies before finding the right corner. The Cottagers had last recorded successive home Premier League wins against Tottenham during their days under Chris Coleman in 2004-05 and 2005-06. Fulham have never finished higher than seventh in the Premier League, achieving that position in 2008-09, but they are firmly in contention to better that this season. With nine games remaining, European football in 2025-26 is also a tantalising prospect. This video can not be played It's been a difficult campaign - Postecoglou After the high of beating AZ Alkmaar to secure a Europa League quarter-final place on Thursday, Tottenham looked off the pace back in the Premier League. Postecoglou might be prioritising Europe as he looks to land a first trophy for the club since 2008, but supporters will want to see a greater hunger than was evident at Craven Cottage. With creative threats Son Heung-min and James Maddison among those on the bench again, head coach Postecoglou's selection policy is back under the spotlight as Spurs were unable to gain a foothold in this game. Postecoglou introduced Son and Lucas Bergvall as substitutes at the start of the second half against Bournemouth in Tottenham's previous league outing. Son scored a late penalty equaliser in that game, and Postecoglou sent the same pair on after the interval at Fulham, but this time Spurs ended empty-handed. Solanke started his second successive Premier League game since returning from long-term injury, but he lacked sharpness and the clinical edge he was drafted in to provide. Defeat leaves Tottenham languishing down the standings and increasingly likely to finish outside the top 10 for the first time in 17 years. Their lowest Premier League finish remains 15th in 1994 under manager Ossie Ardiles. After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 16th March 2025 at 20: 55 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Marco Silva Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Ange Postecoglou Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Manager: Marco Silva Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Ange Postecoglou Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Premier League All competitions All competitions All competitions Fulham are unbeaten in their last two Premier League games against Tottenham Hotspur, having lost 14 of the previous 16 against them beforehand (W1 D1). They last went three without defeat in the league against Spurs between November 2008 and December 2009. After seven consecutive Premier League away wins against Fulham between 2010 and 2023, Tottenham lost this exact fixture 3-0 last season. They’ve not lost consecutive league visits to the Cottagers since a run of four between 2002 and 2006. Tottenham have lost each of their last five Premier League games on a matchday immediately before an international break, including a 3-0 loss at Fulham last year. They had been unbeaten in 13 such matches before this (W10 D3). Having lost just four of their first 20 Premier League games this season (W7 D9), Fulham have now lost four of their last eight (W4). The Cottagers have also lost their last two London derbies, having been unbeaten in the previous 10 (W5 D5). Tottenham have won both of their last two away games in the Premier League, but haven’t won three in a row on the road since November 2020 (a run of 4). Tottenham have the best big chance conversion rate in the Premier League this season (44. 9%), while only Nottingham Forest (9) have overperformed their x G more than Spurs (55 goals from 47. 2 x G). No team’s Premier League games have seen more goals scored than Tottenham’s this season (96 – F55 A41). Only league leaders Liverpool (69) have scored more goals than Spurs so far. This will be Fulham boss Marco Silva’s 200th Premier League game in charge, the second Portuguese to reach this milestone after José Mourinho (363). Silva has the highest win rate of any Fulham manager in the competition (37. 5% - W39 D24 L41). All 10 of Raúl Jiménez’s Premier League goals this season have either put Fulham ahead (7) or drawn them level (3) in the match, the most goals any player has scored with 100% of them doing so this term. Based on Opta’s expected goals on target conceded metric, Spurs keeper Guiglielmo Vicario has prevented around five goals in the Premier League this season (21. 9 x Go T faced, 17 goals conceded) – only Dean Henderson (36. 6 x Go T faced, 31 goals conceded) has a better record this term. Attempt blocked. Andreas Pereira (Fulham) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Ben Davies. Attempt blocked. Joachim Andersen (Fulham) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Andreas Pereira. Offside, Tottenham Hotspur. Rodrigo Bentancur is caught offside. Andreas Pereira (Fulham) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Yves Bissouma (Tottenham Hotspur). Foul by Raúl Jiménez (Fulham). Archie Gray (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match because of an injury Alex Iwobi (Fulham). Foul by Emile Smith Rowe (Fulham). Brennan Johnson (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham Hotspur). Andreas Pereira (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt missed. Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham Hotspur) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Archie Gray with a cross following a corner. Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by Sander Berge. Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by Antonee Robinson. Offside, Fulham. Antonee Robinson is caught offside. Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Ben Davies. Yves Bissouma (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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