The Super Eagles midfielder’s first-half strike lifted Fulham out of the relegation zone and gave under pressure coach Alvaro Arbeloa his first Premier League win.
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Alex Iwobi scored the only goal as Fulham beat Hull City 1-0 at Craven Cottage on Saturday, securing their first Premier League win of the season. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, the Super Eagles midfielder struck in the 33rd minute to lift Fulham out of the relegation zone.
The win took Fulham to 15th on five points after six games without a victory, with two draws and four defeats. It was also Alvaro Arbeloa’s first Premier League win as a manager.
Iwobi’s goal came after Hull failed twice to clear their lines. Sander Berge played a short pass to Iwobi, who struck first time and saw his shot deflect off Lucas Herrington and past goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis.
Fulham Dominate, Hull Hang On
Fulham had 76 per cent of the possession and 18 shots to Hull’s five, with six on target to none for the visitors. Gonzalo García hit the crossbar in the 74th minute from an Iwobi cross.
Calvin Bassey captained Fulham, and Nigeria international Semi Ajayi was in action for Hull.
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A Nigerian Milestone
The goal was Iwobi’s 36th in the Premier League, which puts him level with Peter Odemwingie as the joint sixth highest scoring Nigerian in the competition’s history, according to beIN Sports.
He also stood out for his all-round game, taking five shots, creating three chances and completing 57 passes. Fulham’s last player to reach those numbers in a league game was Bryan Ruiz in December 2012.
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Relief For Arbeloa
Arbeloa said after the game that Fulham had felt in control in other matches without scoring. “Today we were brilliant for 90 minutes,” he said.
The result follows reports that the Spaniard’s job depended on the next two fixtures. Is it a turning point? One win doesn’t prove it, but the performance gave his side something to build on.
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A Costly Moment And The Road Ahead
Ryan Sessegnon was sent off in stoppage time for a stamp, a late blemish on an otherwise good day for Fulham.
Fulham face Coventry City on October 24, with kick-off listed for 15:00. Iwobi will hope to carry this form into that game.
For Fulham, the relief is real. For Arbeloa, the next job is turning one win into a run.
📌 Did You Know?
- Hull City have now gone seven Premier League matches without a win after conceding first, a run that goes back to April 2017.
- Fulham’s expected goals figure was 1.78, against 0.18 for Hull.
- Peter Odemwingie scored his Premier League goals for West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City.
- Arbeloa took over as Fulham manager in the summer from Marco Silva, who left for Benfica.
- Fulham’s home ground, Craven Cottage, sits beside the River Thames.
