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Fulham failed to hold their ground against Brighton as they lost at the American Express Stadium in the Premier League.
The Cottagers came into the clash off the back of eliminating Manchester United in the FA Cup round of 16 last weekend.
However, they failed to build on their win and fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Brighton, leaving them ninth on the table.
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13:59 - 27.02.2025
‘None of them were sensible’ - Iwobi reflects on decision he made at 16 years
Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi has opened up on the decision he made at an early stage of his career while he was still 16 years old.
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13:54 - 27.02.2025
‘You’re not good enough’ - Iwobi recounts how he silenced critics despite offers to leave Arsenal at age 16
Alex Iwobi has claimed that he got several offers to leave Arsenal when he was 16 after he was told he was not good enough.
As it happened
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler made two changes from the 2-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth.
On the other hand, Fulham manager made five changes to the starting lineup from the 2-1 win against Wolves last time out in the league. Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey retain their spots.
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Brighton started the game as the better side but conceded the first goal after Iwobi delivered a brilliant cross to Raul Jimenez for the opener.
However, the host equalised shortly after a powerful header from Jan Paul van Hecke to restore parity.
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In the second half, Brighton left it late to steal the win after Joao Pedro converted from the penalty spot in injury time.
The game ended 2-1 in favour of Brighton, with Fulham disappointed not to take a draw in their chase for European football.
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