Follow live coverage as Fulham face Sunderland today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.
The race for the Champions League places should also be a compelling battle, with a fifth place possible for English teams. Manchester United’s latest rebuild under Ruben Amorim sets expectations high once more after a dismal season last time out.
Meanwhile, it’s Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Fulham FC 0 - 0 Sunderland AFC
Fulham vs Sunderland
15:15Fulham are unbeaten in their last 10 Premier League games against newly promoted opponents, winning their last three in a row – their longest winning run over promoted clubs in the division since October 2011. Will they make it four this afternoon?
Fulham vs Sunderland
15:14It's all a bit untidy at the moment with Sunderland pressing and looking to force Fulham into errors when in possession. The Black Cats have always been a danger on the break this season and they do seem content to soak up any early pressure from the home side.
Fulham vs Sunderland
15:14Sunderland are searching for back-to-back wins in the capital within a season for the first time since March 2001. They've settled into a defensive shape in the first five minutes of this match. Jimenez runs onto a pass from deep and strikes an effort over, but the flag is already up for offside.
Fulham vs Sunderland
15:10The first few minutes of this encounter have seen possession for both sides, but there has been a lack of penetrating passes to stretch either backline. Fulham are awarded the first foul of the afternoon as Mukiele brings down Sessegnon.
Fulham vs Sunderland
15:04This is the first time these two sides have met in a league match since April 2018, with Fulham winning 2-1 that day. Remarkably, that remains the last time Sunderland were defeated in London. They have played 14 matches in the capital since then, and are still unbeaten.
Fulham vs Sunderland
15:02The home side get us under way at a rain-soaked Craven Cottage!
Fulham vs Sunderland
14:57The players are now walking out onto the pitch and kick-off is just minutes away!
Fulham vs Sunderland
14:39Sunderland are unchanged from the side that drew to Arsenal in their last league match, with head coach Regis Le Bris sticking to five at the back. Reinildo starts despite withdrawing from the Mozambique squad with a hamstring issue, but Habib Diarra and Aji Alese remain sidelined.
Fulham vs Sunderland
14:38Silva makes just one change from the side that was defeated by Everton a fortnight ago, with teenager King coming in to replace the suspended Sasa Lukic in midfield. Iwobi could be deployed in a deeper role. Antonee Robinson remains out with a knee injury, while Rodrigo Muniz has undergone surgery after injuring his hamstring in the match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Fulham vs Sunderland
14:31FULHAM XI (4-2-3-1): Bernd Leno; Kenny Tete, Joachim Andersen, Calvin Bassey, Ryan Sessegnon; Alex Iwobi, Sander Berge; Harry Wilson, Josh King, Kevin; Raul Jimenez.
Fulham vs Sunderland
14:30FULHAM SUBS: Harrison Reed, Tom Cairney, Adama Traore, Jorge Cuenca, Jonah Kusi-Asare, Samuel Chukwueze, Timothy Castagne, Benjamin Lecomte, Emile Smith-Rowe.
Fulham vs Sunderland
14:30SUNDERLAND XI (5-4-1): Robin Roefs; Trai Hume, Nordi Mukiele, Dan Ballard, Lutsharel Geertruida, Reinildo Mandava; Bertrand Traore, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Enzo Le Fee; Wilson Isidor.
Fulham vs Sunderland
14:30SUNDERLAND SUBS: Anthony Patterson, Dan Neil, Chemsdine Talbi, Brian Brobbey, Eliezer Mayenda, Luke O'Nien, Omar Alderete, Simon Adingra, Arthur Masuaku.
Fulham vs Sunderland
14:30Sunderland extended their unbeaten run to four matches before the international break as Brian Brobbey's injury time header earned them a 2-2 draw with league leaders Arsenal at the Stadium of Light. It has been an incredible start to life back in the top flight for the Black Cats, as they occupy fourth position in the table. Another victory would see them move level on points with Manchester City, before Pep Guardiola's men face their bitter rivals Newcastle United in the evening kick-off.
Fulham vs Sunderland
14:30Fulham currently sit 15th and just one point off the relegation zone after a 2-0 away defeat to Everton before the international break. The Cottagers are yet to win on the road this season but have the chance to record back-to-back league wins at home after defeating Wolves earlier this month. Fulham would leapfrog above Newcastle with a victory this afternoon.
Fulham vs Sunderland
14:30Hello and welcome to live coverage of this Premier League match between Fulham and Sunderland at Craven Cottage!
Fulham vs Sunderland
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