Fulham's offensive woes continued as they fell 1-0 to West Ham in a tight affair at Craven Cottage. The Hammers secured all three points courtesy of a 65th-minute strike from Cody Summerville, who capitalized on a defensive lapse by the Cottagers.

While Fulham dominated possession with 60% of the ball, they struggled to create clear-cut chances, managing just 5 shots on target compared to West Ham's 3. The home side's expected goals of 1.01 was lower than the visitors' 1.09, indicating that they failed to make the most of their territorial advantage.

West Ham's defensive organization and discipline proved to be the difference. They limited Fulham's attempts inside the box to just 10, compared to their own 6, and their backline made 2 more blocked shots than their opponents. Midfielder Mateus Fernandes and full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka received early yellow cards, but the Hammers remained compact and resolute throughout.

Tactically, West Ham's counter-attacking approach paid dividends. With only 40% of the ball, they were able to strike with clinical precision, as evidenced by Summerville's goal. In contrast, Fulham's inability to break down the visitors' well-drilled defense cost them dearly, despite the impressive 83% passing accuracy of their 555 total passes.