Fulham host Nottingham Forest
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Fulham manager Marco Silva is hopeful over Harry Wilson ’s fitness after the winger suffered an injury scare against Nottingham Forest. The Cottagers beat Forest 1-0 on Monday night, thanks to a first-half penalty from Raul Jimenez, but there was concern over Wilson following a challenge on Neco Williams late on in the game.
West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Fulham at London Stadium (kick-off 15:00 GMT). On the January transfer window, he said: "Now is not really the moment to focus on and speak about it,
The Magpies look to put their derby disappointment behind them as they host the Cottagers in this EFL cup clash.
Silva has admitted Fulham goalscorer Raúl Jiménez "needed a goal" after his record-breaking penalty gave Fulham all three points at home to Nottingham Forest on Monday night.
Historically, Fulham have enjoyed facing Nottingham Forest in the Premier League – they have won five of the six encounters in the competition, including all three at home. Their win rate of 83% is the highest against any side they have faced more than twice in the Premier League.
Fulham returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at Craven Cottage, a result that eased their relegation concerns while slowing the visitors’ recent