Neto scores for Wolves as Fulham loses 4th straight EPL game

Pedro Neto scored only goal as Wolverhampton condemned Fulham to ar Premier League defeat on Sunday.

forward’s strike earned hosts a 1-0 win as Nu Espirito Santo’s side rediscovered its form.

Alphonse Areola’s double save denied Neto and Nelson Semedo, while Aboubakar Kamara missed a great chance to level for visitors.

It meant Fulham slipped to a fourth straight loss to remain bottom of Premier League.

Despite a tireless display, it has been a chastening return to top flight for Scott Parker’s side, which has let in 11 goals so far — highest number it has conceded in opening four league games since 1960.

Wolves, smarting from ir recent loss of form, were cautious but still had too much for Fulham to end its run of three straight defeats.

United States defender Antonee Robinson made his league debut for Fulham and left back tested Wolverhampton goalkeeper Rui Patricio early on after a strong run.

Wolves broke through 11 minutes after interval when Leander Dendoncker’s shot was blocked by Robinson. As Fulham failed to clear, ball ricocheted to Neto, who drilled into bottom corner from 16 yards.

Im credits: AP

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