Andreas Pereira’s Third Premier League Goal Secures Rare Fulham Win at West Ham

Andreas Pereira was the hero for Fulham as he scored twice to secure a rare win for his team against West Ham in the Premier League. The Brazilian midfielder capitalized on a defensive error to give Fulham an early lead, before doubling their advantage with a close-range finish.

This victory marked Fulham’s first Premier League win at West Ham since 2001, completing their league double over the Hammers for the first time since 1965-66. The result lifted Fulham to 12th place in the table, while West Ham missed out on a chance to climb into sixth place and boost their European qualification hopes.

Pereira’s performance was instrumental in Fulham’s success, as he constantly threatened the West Ham defense and could have scored more goals on another day. His brace took his tally to three Premier League goals this season, highlighting his importance to the team.

Despite the win, there was a somber moment towards the end of the game when West Ham’s George Earthy suffered a serious head injury and had to be stretchered off the field. Our thoughts are with him as he undergoes further assessment in the hospital.

Overall, Pereira’s stellar display and Fulham’s impressive victory give them hope of closing the gap to seventh place in the table and securing a spot in European competition next season. The win was a statement of intent from Fulham, and they will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming fixtures.