Leeds’ Premier League survival hopes were dealt a further blow this afternoon after two second-half goals for Fulham condemned the Whites to a disappointing defeat at Craven Cottage.
A fairly even first-half affair saw Fulham and Leeds go into the break goalless.
But it was Fulham that came out of the blocks firing in the second 45.
After scoring his first Premier League goal of the campaign in the win against Everton last week, Harry Wilson found his second of the season with a stunning finish.
Ilan Meslier couldn’t quite clear Willian’s cross which saw Wilson volley home off the underside of the crossbar to hand the Cottagers the lead.
Fulham take the lead!
Harry Wilson smashes the ball home to score for the second consecutive week 🚀
Should Illan Meslier be doing better with that cross? pic.twitter.com/C22bjlzdFg
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 22, 2023
14 minutes later, a quick counter-attack saw Fulham double their lead.
Meslier failed to clear a cross once again, handing Andreas Pereira the easiest of goals as the Brazilian tapped into an empty net.
Fulham double their lead through Andreas Pereira! ✌️
A quick attack from the hosts results in the midfielder smashing the ball into an empty net after Leeds fail to deal with the cross into the box… pic.twitter.com/njtY1cefvM
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 22, 2023
Leeds fought back just seven minutes later, giving themselves a lifeline in the tie, but ultimately – it wasn’t enough.
In the Fulham box, the ball pinged back and forth off several players, with the ball eventually finding it’s way into the back of the net via a Joao Palhinha own-goal.
Leeds Relegation Odds
- Southampton @ 1/10
- Nottingham Forest @ 1/4
- Leicester @ 5/6
- Everton @ 1/1
- Leeds @ 15/8
- Bournemouth @ 16/1
- West Ham @ 20/1
According to Premier League betting sites, Leeds are now the fifth favourites to see the drop.
Just Southampton, Nottingham Forest, Leicester and Everton are more likely to be relegated according to the bookmakers.
Up next for the Yorkshire club is a matchup against fellow relegation candidates Leicester City, in what can surely be described as a relegation six-pointer.
Matches to follow that sees Leeds face Bournemouth, Manchester City, Newcastle, West Ham, and to finish the season – Tottenham Hotspur at home.
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