On an afternoon that promised excitement, the [Tottenham Hotspur](https://apitofinal.pt/internacional/igor-tudor-desabafa-apos-10-jogos-sem-vencer-no-iottenham/) once again disappointed their fans, extending their winless streak in the [Premier League](https://apitofinal.pt/internacional/michael-carrick-reage-apos-vitoria-do-manchester-united-sobre-o-crystal-palace-de-10-jogadores/) to 10 games after a 2-1 defeat to Fulham. This alarming sequence leaves the Spurs in a precarious position, just four points above the relegation zone, while Fulham, on the other hand, bolsters their European aspirations with a convincing victory.
Just seven minutes in, [Harry Wilson](https://apitofinal.pt/internacional/marco-silva-arrasa-tottenham-e-deixa-vitor-pereira-na-corda-bamba/) put Fulham ahead, but not without controversy. Tottenham’s new manager, [Igor Tudor](https://apitofinal.pt/internacional/igor-tudor-critica-falta-de-atitude-do-tottenham-na-derrota-com-o-fulham/), contested the goal, claiming that Raul Jimenez pushed Radu Dragusin during the build-up to the play. Oscar Bobb’s assist to Wilson was perfect, allowing the forward to finish accurately from six meters out. Tudor was furious when VAR, overseen by Craig Pawson, decided to validate the goal, recalling the disallowed goal for his team the previous week during their 4-1 loss to Arsenal.
The second goal for Fulham, scored by Alex Iwobi in the 34th minute, was a masterpiece. With space to maneuver, Iwobi fired from 18 meters, placing the ball in the back of the net after a subtle touch from the crossbar. Fulham dominated the first half, wasting several opportunities to increase their lead, including one from Calvin Bassey, who shot over the bar from close range.
The Spurs responded in the second half, and in the 66th minute, Richarlison made it 2-1 with a header that gave the team some hope. However, the late reaction was not enough to avoid yet another defeat under Tudor’s management, who has yet to secure a victory since taking charge. It has been since 1994 that Tottenham has faced such a difficult period in the league, raising serious questions about the team’s ability to avoid relegation.
While Tottenham struggles to stay in the Premier League, Fulham, with their manager Marco Silva on the verge of renewing his contract, now occupies ninth place, just one point away from potential European qualification. This victory marks only the second time in the club’s history that they have managed to do the “double” over the Spurs, the last time being in the 2003-04 season. With a solid home performance, where they have achieved eight wins in 14 matches at Craven Cottage, Fulham seems to be on the path to a return to the European stage, something they have not achieved since the 2012-13 season.
Fulham fans were able to celebrate an important victory, but with the pressure mounting on the Tottenham team, the fight for survival in the Premier League is far from over. The future of the Spurs is uncertain, and the next phase of the season will be crucial in determining whether they can avoid a grim fate.
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