Iwobi strike lifts Fulham to first Premier League win of the season

Alex Iwobi's first-half goal gave Fulham a 1-0 victory over Hull City and ended their wait for a Premier League win this season. The Nigeria international scored in the 33rd minute at Craven Cottage, producing the decisive moment in a match Fulham could not afford to lose after beginning the campaign without success.

Before the fixture, Fulham had played six league matches, drawing two and losing four. Iwobi's goal secured their first three points of the season and moved them up to 15th in the table on five points.

Calvin Bassey captained Fulham, while Semi Ajayi was involved for Hull City. Iwobi's decisive contribution provided relief for a Fulham side that had struggled to turn performances into results during the opening weeks of the campaign.

Hull were unable to find an equaliser after falling behind, leaving the hosts to claim a narrow home victory. Manchester City edge Brentford At the Etihad, Manchester City recovered from their UEFA Champions League defeat by Paris Saint-Germain with a 3-2 win over Brentford.

The result took City to 21 points and temporarily moved them six points clear of reigning champions Arsenal, who are due to visit Nottingham Forest on Sunday. The victory also meant Enzo Maresca became the first manager to win each of his first seven Premier League matches in charge.

Liverpool and Chelsea claim wins Liverpool came from behind to beat nine-man Brentford 2-1 away in another Premier League fixture. The win moved the Reds up to fifth place with 12 points, following a match in which they overturned an early deficit and took advantage of Brentford being reduced to nine players.

Chelsea also recorded a second consecutive league victory by defeating Everton 2-0 in the lunchtime fixture. Their latest success followed a 5-1 victory over Bournemouth, giving Chelsea back-to-back wins after the heavy midweek result.