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Oscar Bobb takes Fulham past stubborn West Ham and into Carabao Cup last 16

The Guardian Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Oscar Bobb takes Fulham past stubborn West Ham and into Carabao Cup last 16
Álvaro Arbeloa played in some great defences but whether he knows how to coach one remains to be seen. ­Fulham have been fragile since appointing the Spaniard and they were fortunate not to be dragged into a penalty shootout by West Ham as this entertainingCarabao Cup tie drew to a close.West Ham equalised twice during the first half and they almost did it again after Oscar Bobb made it 3-2 in the 78th minute. Nuno Espírito Santo raged at a poor miss from Taty ­Castellanos, though, and Fulham clambered into the last 16 after resisting late pressure from the ­Championship...

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West Ham United were eliminated from the Carabao Cup following a narrow 3-2 defeat against Fulham. The Hammers, currently competing in the Championship, displayed significant resilience throughout the encounter, twice coming from behind to level the score during the opening half against Fulham’s vulnerable defense. However, an Oscar Bobb strike in the 78th minute ultimately secured the victory for the hosts. Despite sustained pressure from Nuno Espírito Santo’s side in the closing stages, including a missed opportunity by Taty Castellanos, they were unable to find a third equalizer. Fulham held on to confirm their place in the last sixteen, surviving late pressure from the visitors.

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