Opposition watch | Fulham

We step back into action after the international break with a Premier League clash against familiar foe - we played Fulham in the Carabao Cup at the end of August. As we prepare for Monday night's derby in N17, how are the Cottagers looking almost eight weeks on?

Form

Fulham started the campaign with an impressive win at Everton but they've won just two of the next seven to sit 13th in the table. However, they fought back superbly to take a late point at Arsenal, picked up a point at Palace and they've actually won two of their last four against Luton and 3-1 against Sheffield United last time out.

Players to watch

Joao Palhinha was one of the best midfielders in the Premier League last season, his performances rewarded with Fulham's Player of the Season award. He also grabbed that late leveller at Arsenal. Willian continues to be a regular starter and scored in Fulham's 3-1 win against the Blades. Fulham raided Wolves for striker Raul Jimenez and pacy winger Adama Traore, although Traore is out injured. Harry Wilson scored both goals in Wales' memorable 2-1 win over Croatia this week and keep an eye on USA international Antonee Robinson charging up and down the left flank. There's a familiar face, as well, striker Carlos Vinicius, who scored 10 goals in 22 matches in all competitions for us on loan from Benfica in 2020/21.

Manager - Marco Silva

Appointed in July, 2021, Silva led Fulham back to the Premier League in superb style, clinching the Championship title with 90 points and 106 goals, including three 7-0 wins! His first campaign in charge of the Cottagers back in the top flight last term was no less impressive - a European challenge was on as they touched sixth place by beating Chelsea in January, but a run of six losses in eight in March and April saw them slip down to 10th, where they finished. A professional in Portugal, Silva played most games for Estoril, where he was appointed Director of Football in 2011, and then manager, leading them into the Primeira Liga. Spells followed at Sporting and Olympiacos, where he won the Greek Super League and then to England and Hull, Watford, Everton and now Fulham.

Last time we met

You only have to go back to 29 August for our last meeting as Richarlison levelled Micky van de Ven's own goal for a 1-1 draw in the Carabao Cup, with Fulham going through via a penalty shoot-out. In the Premier League, we last clashed in January, a hard-earned 1-0 victory at the Cottage thanks to a wonder strike from Harry Kane.

How to follow

Monday night's clash will be televised live by Sky Sports with live radio commentary on TalkSport. You can also listen to BBC Radio London's commentary via our Match Centre here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the Spurs Official app, where you’ll also find minute-by-minute text, goal alerts, stats and much more. Video highlights will be available on SPURSPLAY, with the full 90 minutes available to watch on demand from midnight. Also, look out for our Review Show with post-match reaction and analysis from presenter Ben Haines and pundit, legendary former striker Clive Allen, on SPURSPLAY and YouTube. Worldwide broadcast listings are available via the link on this page...