Alex Iwobi celebrating after scoring for Fulham against Manchester City at Craven Cottage.
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has urged his teammates to stay positive despite their narrow 5-4 defeat to Manchester City on Tuesday night at Craven Cottage — a match packed with goals, drama, and grit.
Marco Silva’s men put up a spirited performance, pushing the champions to the limit in what became one of the highest-scoring Premier League games of the season.
Early in the second half, it was Iwobi who reignited belief for Fulham, scoring their second goal and shifting the momentum back in their favour.
Soon after, his Super Eagles compatriot Samuel Chukwueze came off the bench to score two well-taken goals, nearly turning the tide completely.
Despite the late surge, Manchester City hung on to claim all three points — but the performance left positives to build on.
Speaking to Fulham’s official website, Iwobi expressed mixed emotions:
“I feel disappointed because we didn’t get anything out of the fighting spirit that we showed, but I think we have to take the positivity from the game.”
His comments reflect a growing belief in the squad’s resilience, especially after going toe-to-toe with one of the strongest teams in world football.
Samuel Chukwueze’s brace added another chapter to his impressive Premier League adaptation, with many fans calling it his best performance yet for Fulham.
Fulham’s next test is an away trip to Crystal Palace on Sunday, where they’ll aim to convert their strong display into points.
Both Iwobi and Chukwueze were named in the 54-man provisional squad released by Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle for the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
However, the unusually large list has drawn criticism from fans who believe the selection should be more focused, especially with the tournament so close.
For Iwobi — already on 91 caps — the tournament presents another chance to climb closer to Nigeria’s all-time appearance record.
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