Fulham are still searching for their first Premier League victory of the season as they host Leeds United at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon. The Cottagers come into the match on the back of a frustrating 2-0 defeat to Chelsea, overshadowed by VAR controversy. Teenage prospect Joshua King had a goal ruled out for a foul in the build-up, while Ryan Sessegnon was penalised for handball, allowing Enzo Fernandez to double Chelsea's lead.
Leeds United, meanwhile, began their Premier League return with a 1-0 win over Everton but have since failed to win in three matches across all competitions. A heavy 5-0 loss at Arsenal was followed by a penalty shootout exit to Sheffield Wednesday in the EFL Cup, and a goalless draw with Newcastle before the international break.
Fulham's only injury concern is defender Issa Diop, who is nursing a knock and will be assessed ahead of kickoff. Antonee Robinson is expected to be fit and could make his first league start of the season at left-back. Deadline-day signings Kevin, Samuel Chukwueze, and Jonah Kusi-Asare are all in contention for a place in the matchday squad, but it remains to be seen if any will start.
For Leeds, goalkeeper Lucas Perri has been ruled out for the next two matches with a thigh injury, with Karl Darlow set to deputise. Manager Daniel Farke confirmed that Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka have returned to training following knee injuries and will be assessed. Forwards Lukas Nmecha and Joel Piroe are also nursing minor knocks, meaning Dominic Calvert-Lewin could make his first league start up front.
Predicted lineups: Fulham – Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Sessegnon, King, Iwobi; Jimenez. Leeds United – Darlow; Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Stach, Gruev, Longstaff; James, Calvert-Lewin, Gnonto.
