The Nigerian winger, Samuel Chukwueze delivered a perfectly measured cross that set up Raúl Jiménez’s late winner, sealing all three points for Marco Silva’s side against an hard-fought side Sunderland.
Fulham faced a reality of being dragged into the relegation zone coming into the game, sitting just a point clear of the trap door, but victory means they climb to 14th.
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Sunderland, who could have moved within four points of league leaders Arsenal, were well beaten, managing just one shot on target in either half.
Raul Jimenez left it late to secure Fulham a much-needed win against high-flying Sunderland in the pouring rain at Craven Cottage.
Fulham dominated proceedings in search of their fourth win of the season, but as the game wore on it seemed like they would rue a host of missed opportunities.
The 26-year-old was introduced in the 64th minute to replace Kevin in the game before powering a curler of assist to claim maximum points at Craven Cottage. He has registered only two assists in seven matches, totalling 132 minutes from the bench this season for Fulham in the Premier League.
Away from the FIFA World Cup playoff upset against DR. Congo, Chukwueze delivered a stunning performance for Fulham aiming to get a starting line up under Marco Silva.
