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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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John Brewin at Craven Cottage

Jiménez calms choppy waters at Fulham with late winner against Sunderland

Raúl Jiménez raises his arms in delight surrounded by teammates after Fulham’s late winner
Raúl Jiménez raises his arms in delight surrounded by teammates after Fulham’s late winner. Photograph: Paul Childs/Action Images/Reuters

Uncertain times at Fulham. The word is out that the club’s ownership would like to extend Marco Silva’s stay. The manager himself has been noncommittal, while also making explicit his dim view of a lack of summer transfer business. Raúl Jiménez’s winner, coming when it seemed Fulham were incapable of scoring, might still choppy waters for now.

It lifted Fulham away from the increasing threat of a relegation battle but the manager stayed noncommittal. “I don’t need this type of performance to make important decisions,” he said.

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