Fulham Suffer Pre-Season Defeat to Norwich City
Fulham's pre-season preparations took a hit as they fell 2-0 to Norwich City in a closely contested match at Motspur Park. The Cottagers' new boss Álvaro Arbeloa was in charge for the first time, but his side struggled to find their footing against a strong City line-up.
What Happened?
Norwich City rounded off their London training camp with an impressive 2-0 victory against Premier League side Fulham at Motspur Park on Saturday afternoon. Goals from the returning Anis Ben Slimane and Harry Darling were decisive on a sunny and warm afternoon in south-west London.
Why It Matters for Fulham
Fulham's pre-season preparations are crucial ahead of the new season, and a defeat to Norwich City will be a setback for the Cottagers. The team is currently 33 points behind leaders Arsenal in the title race and will need to pick up their form quickly to challenge for a top-four spot.
What Comes Next?
Fulham's next fixture is against Chelsea at home on August 24, and they will be looking to bounce back from this defeat. The team will need to regroup and refocus ahead of this crucial match, which could have a significant impact on their season.
Fulham's league standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way) is 11th in the Premier League, with 52 points from 38 games. They have scored 47 goals and conceded 51, with a recent form of 2W-2D-1L (WWDDL, most recent first). Their next fixture is against Chelsea (at home, 2026-08-24) (10th in the table).
