Fulham Triumphs 2-1 Over Leicester City in Premier League Showdown

Fulham secured a 2-1 victory over Leicester City in the Premier League, thanks to goals by Emile Smith Rowe and Alex Iwobi. Despite a VAR-reviewed equalizer from Wout Faes, Iwobi's winning strike ensured Fulham's dominance. Leicester is still searching for their first win this season.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 24-08-2024 21:56 IST | Created: 24-08-2024 21:56 IST
Fulham Triumphs 2-1 Over Leicester City in Premier League Showdown
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Fulham triumphed 2-1 over newly promoted Leicester City in an action-packed Premier League match on Saturday. Goals from Emile Smith Rowe and Alex Iwobi sealed the victory for the hosts.

Smith Rowe opened the scoring in the 18th minute, capitalizing on a brilliant through ball from Adama Traore. While Leicester drew level 20 minutes later with a header from Wout Faes—validated after a VAR review—Fulham regained their lead as Iwobi finished off a long ball from Antonee Robinson in the 70th minute.

Despite dominant play from Fulham's side, Leicester struggled to challenge Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno throughout the match, continuing their search for a first Premier League win this season after a 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Monday.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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