Alex Iwobi scores twice as Fulham bow to Potter's magic

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Iwobi scores brace against West Ham.

A thrilling encounter at the London Stadium saw West Ham United secure a 3-2 victory over Fulham, despite an impressive brace from Nigeria’s Alex Iwobi.

The win marked Graham Potter’s first Premier League triumph since taking the reins from Julen Lopetegui.

Goals from Carlos Soler, Tomas Soucek, and Lucas Paqueta sealed the win for West Ham, who rode their luck and withstood a late barrage from Fulham.

The Hammers’ victory was aided by some sloppy defending from Fulham, particularly from goalkeeper Bernd Leno.

Iwobi’s crosses proved to be a thorn in West Ham’s side, as he scored twice to maintain Fulham’s hopes of a comeback. However, Potter’s tactical acumen and creative lineup paid off, as West Ham secured their first home win since December 9.

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The match was marked by moments of brilliance and sloppy defending. West Ham’s Max Kilman had a goal ruled out for offside, while Fulham’s Raul Jimenez hit the crossbar with a header.

Despite the setbacks, Potter’s side showed resilience and determination to secure the win.

In the end, it was West Ham’s young substitute Ollie Scarles who made a crucial block on the line to ensure Potter’s winning start in east London.

The victory marks a promising beginning for Potter’s tenure, and West Ham will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming fixtures.

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