Fulham dominated the first half but failed to convert their chances, with Timothy Castagne missing a clear opportunity by directing a weak shot at Spurs' goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. Tottenham, having made seven changes following their Europa League win over AZ Alkmaar, struggled to create offensive opportunities in the first half.
In the second half, Spurs improved after manager Ange Postecoglou introduced Son Heung-Min and Lucas Bergvall. Despite this, Fulham broke the deadlock in the 78th minute when Muniz capitalized on a defensive lapse to score his fifth league goal of the season. Sessegnon doubled the lead in the 87th minute, marking a poignant moment as he scored against his former club.
This result elevates Fulham to eighth place in the Premier League, placing them within three points of a Champions League spot. Conversely, Tottenham's league struggles persist, as they remain level with teams near the relegation zone in 16th place.
Post-match, manager Ange Postecoglou expressed dissatisfaction with midfielder Yves Bissouma's performance, stating the need for more dominance in midfield and criticizing him for allowing games to drift by. He emphasized the necessity for stronger performances as the season progresses.
Looking ahead, Tottenham will aim to rebound in their upcoming fixtures, including a crucial Europa League quarter-final tie against Eintracht Frankfurt.
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