The match between Fulham and Nottingham Forest saw a significant victory for Fulham, with Alex Iwobi and Raul Jimenez scoring two goals each. This victory marked a milestone for Fulham, as they netted three goals or more in three successive top-flight games for the first time since 1966.
Despite the defeat, Nottingham Forest fans displayed unwavering support for their manager, Cooper, even after the team conceded four goals. This support was evident through the continuous chanting of Cooper’s name, sending a clear message to the club’s owner, Evangelos Marinakis, about their backing for the Welsh manager.
Cooper, while acknowledging the support from the fans, expressed his disappointment and took responsibility for the team’s poor performance. He emphasized the importance of representing the club properly and vowed to take responsibility for the defeat.
The goals in the match included Iwobi’s opener from a cross by Willian, Jimenez’s brace, and a goal from Tom Cairney as Fulham’s dominance showed in their attacking play. Forest’s defensive shortcomings were evident throughout the game, with Iwobi and Cairney finding ample space to score.
The result sees Fulham climb to 12th in the table, while Nottingham Forest continues to struggle, sitting in 16th place with just one win in their last 11 matches. Forest’s away form has been particularly poor, which they will need to improve upon in upcoming fixtures against Wolves, Tottenham, and Bournemouth.
Cooper expressed his disappointment in the team’s performance, citing technical and tactical failings along with a lack of desire. He emphasized the need for improvement in upcoming matches, highlighting the busy period ahead with five fixtures in the next 24 days.
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