Iwobi goal ends Fulham’s winless start with Hull victory

Fulham ended their six-match Premier League winless start with a 1-0 victory over Hull at Craven Cottage on October 17, easing pressure on manager Álvaro Arbeloa. Alex Iwobi scored the only goal in the 33rd minute, lifting Fulham from the bottom of the table. Ryan Sessegnon was sent off late in stoppage time, leaving the hosts to see out the closing moments with 10 men. Iwobi’s low shot from outside the penalty area took a deflection before slipping beneath Hull goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis. Sander Berge had moved the ball into his path after Hull failed to clear, and the finish proved decisive in a match where Fulham created several chances but could not add a second goal. The hosts threatened early and continued to press after taking the lead. Tzolakis made saves to deny Fulham further goals, while Gonzalo García struck the crossbar with a header. Hull offered little attacking threat; Mohamed Belloumi’s second-half effort was among the visitors’ few notable attempts. Fulham had gone six league matches without a win under Arbeloa, who took charge in July. The result was their first Premier League victory of the season and moved them out of the bottom position. The win...