Fulham vs West Ham United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Fulham vs West Ham United
Tearing apart their capital-city rivals, Fulham put woeful West Ham to the sword with a second straight 5-0 win at Craven Cottage. Five different scorers showed the hosts' versatility in attack, and they took full advantage against timid opponents. After racking up 10 goals without reply across two home games, Marco Silva's side edge their way further up the Premier League table, to within three points of the hapless Hammers. Full of confidence, Fulham will visit Newcastle United next week, while West Ham host Freiburg in an important Europa League clash before welcoming Wolves to London next Sunday. That's all for today's live coverage, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
Fulham vs West Ham United
Ending this game in the same manner they've played almost throughout, Fulham stroke the ball about in midfield, with West Ham well beaten.
Fulham vs West Ham United
Only a late interception by Aguerd denies Fulham an almost certain sixth goal at one end, before Bowen links up with Coufal at the other. However, the West Ham winger can't sort his feet out and turns the ball wide of the near post.
Fulham vs West Ham United
There will be at least five additional minutes at Craven Cottage, but West Ham will be desperate for the final whistle to blow now - it's turning into a humiliation for the unhappy Hammers.
Fulham vs West Ham United
Despite belatedly coming out of their shell, West Ham still can't mount any sustained pressure on Fulham's area, and it seems like the hosts could be heading for successive clean sheets.
Fulham vs West Ham United
Fulham are keeping possession inside their own half, killing time until the final whistle. However, Benrahma's interception then sees Emerson pick up the ball on the left flank, before delivering a cutback for Mubama, who volleys straight into the first defender.
Fulham vs West Ham United
Moyes had been unbeaten in 13 Premier League meetings with Fulham - with nine wins during that spell - as boss of Everton, Manchester United and West Ham. That streak ends today, and more questions will be asked about the progress of his Hammers squad.
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