Fulham

Arsenal sign Piero Hincapié on loan with option to buy; Fulham secure Kevin from Shakhtar Arsenal have signed Piero Hincapié on a season long loan. The 23 year old Ecuador defender arrives from Bayer Leverkusen. Since 2021, he has made over 100 appearances for Leverkusen and consequently contributed to their title challenge last season. Arsenal…

Fulham and the summer transfer window a measured analysis of quality and value From Fulham’s perspective the summer window reads as a study in quality acquisition and value. Arsenal’s activity centers on firepower and midfield class. Viktor Gyökeres and Eberechi Eze are named as headline moves. Martín Zubimendi adds elegance to midfield and improves passing…

How Ruben Amorim could stop the rot, Brighton to go Greek and an Anfield baptism of fire for Eberechi Eze Ruben Amorim is floated as a potential fix for a club searching for balance. Chelsea are built around Cole Palmer but their best plan is not to rely on one man. Palmer has delivered quality…

Fulham vs Chelsea tactical study: space, shape and tempo in West London The visitors kept their shape intact as the first half stretched into added time before Chelsea struck. Chelsea broke through in stoppage time when João Pedro headed home. The moment exposed how VAR and the extended tempo influence decisions. The afternoon unfolded with…

Fulham shape tested as Chelsea edge through amid VAR controversy Chelsea secured victory through Joao Pedro and Enzo Fernandez; however Fulham criticized two VAR interventions. Pedro’s left foot drive from 25 yards was kept out by Leno after five minutes. Fulham began with a back three, a revised shape meant to compact Chelsea’s incursions. The…

Fulham denied by VAR in West London derby as rhythm collapses Marco Silva did not hide his disgust with officials after Fulham’s 2-0 defeat at Chelsea. He called the VAR review unbelievable and suggested the process harmed Fulham’s momentum. Josh King had his 21st minute goal ruled out after a VAR check. The ruling came…

Forest sign Cuiabano as part of defensive alignment Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal for Cuiabano from Botafogo. The 22 year old left back is set to sign a five year contract at the City Ground. Forest exercised an option they held since the summer. They beat Brighton to the signature. Cuiabano is expected to…

Fulham and the art of space: a measured postscript after the United draw Ruben Amorim has been successful against continental opposition and promoted Premier League clubs. Yet his record against mid-table opponents is less convincing. From November last season, he oversaw 14 league games against teams finishing seventh to 17th. Manchester United won two, drew…

Amorim waits to judge United with space to learn and observe Ruben Amorim has asked Manchester United executives to wait until the summer to decide. He wanted time and space to gain full knowledge of the club and its players. The season opening games this month were supposed to be the start of proper judgement.…

Fulham vs Manchester United: A tactical study in space and midfield harmony Rodrigo Muniz’s own goal handed United the lead. Emile Smith Rowe finished Alex Iwobi’s cross to level. Thus, two games in, patterns begin to emerge. Nevertheless, the mood centers on space and structure rather than results. The fixture becomes a study in shape…