Raul Jimenez was Fulham's hero in a dramatic Premier League victory
With a goal from Raul Jimenez, Fulham secured their third consecutive victory. West Ham were the victims of the Mexican striker who brings his club closer to European competition
Goalkeepers Alphonse Areola and Bernd Leno stood out in their respective goals in the first half, but Mexican Raul Jimenez made the difference in the 86th minute of the match against West Ham to give Fulham their third consecutive win, as they now set their sights on European qualification. Europe (0-1).
While Areola flew across his goal to deny Fulham an early 0-1 lead, Leno then took center stage against Jarrod Bowen's persistent attacks in the following minutes. The match was back-and-forth, with action in both penalty areas, but remained goalless until the final stages, when the Mexican international finally broke the deadlock.
Harry Wilson delivered a cross from the wing for Raul Jimenez, who headed it past Areola.
Fulham are eleventh, three points off a European spot, while West Ham remain in the relegation zone, third from bottom, after their seventh consecutive match without a win.