Alex Iwobi scored and provided an assist as Fulham beat Sunderland 3-1 in the Premier League on Saturday.
The Nigeria international delivered a decisive performance at the Stadium of Light, helping Fulham end a three-match league losing streak and leapfrog their hosts in the table.
The breakthrough came just past the hour mark when Iwobi’s corner was headed in by Raúl Jiménez. The Mexican striker doubled the lead seven minutes later from the penalty spot after Calvin Bassey was pulled down in the box.
Alex Iwobi. Photo Credit: Imago
Sunderland responded when Enzo Le Fée converted a penalty to reduce the deficit, but Fulham quickly restored their two-goal cushion.
A swift counter-attack saw Harry Wilson release Iwobi, who delicately chipped goalkeeper Robin Roefs to seal the victory.
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The goal took Iwobi’s league tally to three goals and three assists in 21 appearances this season, underlining his growing influence in Fulham’s campaign.
Photo Credit: Imago
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Sunderland, beaten at home by Liverpool in their previous outing, have now suffered successive defeats at the Stadium of Light.
