Burnley vs Fulham: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel
Burnley welcome Fulham to Turf Moor this Saturday evening as they look to end their six-match losing run and boost their Premier League survival hopes.
Scott Parker's men have not tasted a league victory since October, but they will be buoyed by their impressive head-to-head record with Fulham - one which includes four wins and no defeats from seven meetings.
Speaking of the Cottagers, Marco Silva's men will be looking to hit the restart button after losing their last two league outings.
Here, Sports Mole provides details of how to tune into the Premier League meeting.
What time does Burnley vs. Fulham kick off?
Saturday's game between Burnley and Fulham will get underway at 5.30pm (GMT).
Where is Burnley vs. Fulham being played?
Burnley's big weekend clash with Fulham will take place at Turf Moor. The Clarets have only picked up one win from their last seven at home, while the Cottagers have claimed a victory at the ground since 1951.
How to watch Burnley vs. Fulham in the UK
TV channels
Saturday's big Premier League match will be live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
Streaming
Fans in the UK who have a Sky Sports subscription can stream the game live through the Sky Go App. NOW TV also offer streaming options.
Highlights
Key moments from the match will be posted on the Sky Sports Premier League official X account, and highlights will be posted on the Sky Sports Premier League YouTube channel after full time.
Highlights of the match will also be available on BBC One's Match of the Day, which will be shown at 10:20pm on Saturday night.
What is at stake for Burnley and Fulham?
The fight for Premier League survival continues on Saturday, with Burnley growing in desperation following a six-match losing run.
Three of those defeats were inflicted by a single goal margin, meaning the Clarets are not a million miles away from turning things around.
Nevertheless, Parker's men simply cannot afford to keep their losing run going, especially with the likes of Leeds United, Nottingham Forest and West Ham picking up points in recent weeks.
Fulham are not out of trouble either. The Cottagers have slipped down the standings following successive Premier League losses, though one of them was a 5-4 thriller with Manchester City.
Silva was not happy with the amount of transfer business over the summer, and he will be pushing for reinforcements in January. Until then, adding a few more points to their Premier League tally certainly would not do any harm.
https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/burnley/feature/how-to-watch-burnley-vs-fulham-date-time-live-stream-and-tv-channel_587540.html
Liam Rosenior not looking to leave Strasbourg, despite Fulham links
Liam Rosenior has caught the eyes of Premier League clubs. The Englishman became manager of RC Strasbourg Alsace back in the summer of 2024, replacing Patrick Vieira. The previous season, RCSA were mired in a relegation battle, but last season, they qualified for European football; they are once again in contention for the European places this season, and the Alsace club are currently second in the UEFA Europa Conference League table, level on points with leaders Samsunspor.
The way that he has managed a very youthful side to get consistent results has not gone unnoticed across the Channel. The former Hull City manager was recently linked with replacing Marco Silva at Fulham, whilst his name was also linked to the Wolverhampton Wanderers job.
However, it would seem that Rosenior is not in any rush to leave Strasbourg. Speaking to L'Équipe, a member of his entourage said, "He is happy with his choice and with the project developed at Strasbourg. At his age, at this stage in his career, Le Racing is a great place to experiment, to learn how to manage high-potential prospects, to manage the pressure of a club playing in European competition, and to target the top of the table, before going higher."
Rosenior's commitment to Strasbourg was evidenced earlier this year, when he signed a new contract that runs until 2028.
https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2025/liam-rosenior-not-looking-to-leave-strasbourg-despite-fulham-links/
Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium Beats Fulham's Riverside Stand to top award
Everton FC's Hill Dickinson Stadium has beaten Fulham's Riverside Stand, Sevilla's La Cartuja and arenas in Sweden, Hong Kong, Japan and Morocco to a major international award.
The 53,000-seater stadium in Liverpool's Bramley Moore Dock opened its doors earlier this year and has quickly become one of the country's top sports venues.
It was named Project of the Year at the TheStadiumBusiness Design and Development Awards ahead of Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Estadio La Cartuja in Seville, Fulham FC's Riverside Stand, Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong, the Nagasaki Stadium City and Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat.
"We are absolutely thrilled to land the Project of the Year award," said Alix Waldron, Everton's Director of New Stadium Development.
"We're all immensely proud of Hill Dickinson Stadium and to see it recognised by industry experts is testament to our belief that this is a world-class venue.
"We'd like to thank the judging panel for their consideration and reiterate our thanks to everyone who helped contribute to making Hill Dickinson Stadium a home that all Evertonians can be immensely proud of."
Hill Dickinson Stadium was designed by American architect Dan Meis and cost an estimated £750m to construct.
Inside the design of Hill Dickinson Stadium
Speaking to City AM in February, Meis said he had tried to "capture the lightning in a bottle that is Goodison Park", the club's home until this year.
To do this he incorporated brick latticework in homage to Goodison, as well as a vast glass wall at the back of the south stand that affords views of the water.
"I don't believe in this big, shiny object with LED video screens everywhere," he added.
"I think that this really comes down to what makes a football game so special – particularly an English football game. There's just nothing like that experience.
"With Everton, we worked really hard to make it feel like the building kind of grew out of the historic fabric of that area. And I think that's important."
As well as regular Everton home games, Hill Dickinson Stadium has already hosted international rugby league and has been chosen to stage next year's Magic Weekend.
It has also been nominated to host matches at the 2035 Fifa Women's World Cup, which will take place in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
https://www.cityam.com/evertons-hill-dickinson-stadium-beats-fulhams-riverside-stand-to-top-award/
Axel Tuanzebe fitness update and AFCON status issued ahead of Burnley v Fulham
Burnley are likely to be without Axel Tuanzebe once again this weekend for their must-win encounter against Fulham.
The defender missed last week's games against Crystal Palace and Newcastle United after picking up a knock against Brentford.
At the time, manager Scott Parker revealed the centre-back would be facing a couple of weeks on the sidelines.
Providing an update on the 28-year-old ahead of Saturday evening's clash at Turf Moor, where the Clarets will be looking to end their six-game losing run, Parker said: "He's okay, [but] I'm not sure he'll be ready for the weekend."
The injury comes at an interesting time for Tuanzebe, given he's due to link up with DR Congo for the upcoming African Cup of Nations off the back of this weekend's game.
"Obviously Lyle [Foster] will go after this game and we'll work out where Axel exactly is when he reports, but he's not far off, so we'll see," Parker added.
Injuries and suspensions are beginning to pile up at just the wrong time for Burnley, with Kyle Walker, Lucas Pires and Hannibal also serving bans on Saturday.
Jordan Beyer, Bashir Humphreys, Connor Roberts, Enock Agyei and Zeki Amdouni all remain on the treatment table, meanwhile.
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Walker's absence, which comes as a result of his fifth booking of the season at Newcastle United last week, presents a particular dilemma for Parker, given the Clarets have no obvious replacement at right-back.
"I think that's fair to say," Parker concurred.
"Obviously there's options there, but it's something certainly that we'll have to think about how we go about it in terms of structure.
"Do we change a little bit? Do we change formation or personnel? Who do we put in there? So these are the decisions that I'll have to come to and get to the point at 5.30pm, so we'll see."
Parker also expressed sympathy for Pires, who serves a one-match ban following his red card on what was his first Premier League start last week at St James' Park.
"I thought he was absolutely superb for the first 40-odd minutes he was on the pitch," he said.
"He brought an energy, he brought a quality and he went about with absolutely no fear. He was fearless in what he did, and I was really, really pleased for him.
"I always reference how it can be difficult sometimes, because obviously Lucas was a large mainstay last year and has not had many minutes this year.
"But full credit to him. I think full credit to the programme in terms of where he was, because he was up to speed with things and he came in.
"But I was gutted for him that he got sent off."
https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/axel-tuanzebe-fitness-update-and-afcon-status-issued-ahead-of-burnley-v-fulham-5439129
Pre-Burnley Press Conference
With our next three Premier League fixtures coming against sides below us in the table, it was put to Marco Silva in his pre-match press conference that this festive period is a vital one for his side.
But our Head Coach dismissed the notion that any particular game holds greater significance, with Burnley on Saturday the sole focus at this moment.
"Burnley is the most important one, because it's the next one," he said. "All the focus is on Burnley.
"We have been working for it, and we analyse the previous game like we do always. We know what we should have done differently that game to be more clinical, to be more ruthless, too, to have the result that we probably deserved from our performance.
"Now we go for the next one, we know it's going to be difficult, against a team that wants to win the game, like we want as well. Away from home, tough place to go always, and all that stuff, and we have to be ready for it.
"You cannot think ahead of that game, because if [we do], we are going to be in trouble, and you want to be all focused on Burnley."
Turf Moor has been a hell of a bogey ground for Fulham, with our last win coming in April 1951 – Bob Thomas scoring a brace in a 2-0 triumph.
But Silva has made a habit of reversing records like that, which will be the aim again this weekend.
"I've been in this football club, and I've been trying and learning all the moments and all the challenges ahead of myself, but every single week, as you said, every single week that we play, the numbers are not amazing for us.
"But we have been breaking so many of those numbers as well, it's been incredible. But, okay, I love this type of challenge. I love it, because if the Club didn't achieve it in the past, there is a reason there, and right now we can change the story. Simple as that.
"Massive respect, of course, with Burnley. I know, not just as a Fulham manager, other clubs that I was at as well, that it's always a tough place to go. This period of the year, probably even more.
"But it is what it is, we have to face it. Some games are more enjoyable to play, other games you have to face the game in a way that the game should be played, being more controlled sometimes, other moments to be under pressure.
"But okay, the numbers are there, and they are there for a reason, but they are there to be broken as well."
https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2025/december/11/pre-burnley-press-conference/
Robinson could be set for Fulham return
Antonee Robinson could return for Fulham this weekend, according to Marco Silva.
Fulham were dealt a further injury blow when Ryan Sessegnon – another option at left-back – recently picked up a hamstring injury.
Whites boss Silva confirmed on Friday afternoon that Sessegnon will miss Saturday's game at Burnley.
But he suggested that Robinson could now be an option following a knee problem.
The United States international, 28, underwent surgery in the summer and made three league appearances before another injury setback. He has not featured since September.
"He's training with the team. He's progressing well, he's doing well," Silva explained.
"Now it's a matter of time when we are going to decide whether he is in contention or not. We have another session tomorrow, then we are going to see.
"Last week was a good week for him in terms of him going to work and step by step, adjusting some things and being with the team. This week he's been with the team as well."
Timothy Castagne covered at left-back against Crystal Palace last time out and is expected to do so again if Robinson is not involved.
https://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/robinson-could-be-set-for-fulham-return
Team news: Update on left-backs
Marco Silva doesn't believe Ryan Sessegnon's absence from the Fulham First Team will be a lengthy one, but urged the need for caution considering the bad luck he's previously endured with hamstring injuries.
"He is going to be out of the [Burnley] game," Silva confirmed. "It is the type of situation that we have to see day by day, how he's going to react.
"It's not something very serious. He felt something really minor, had some exams. He is a player, as you know, because of his historic situation with injuries in the past, we have to be more careful with him than probably with another one.
"That is the reason why probably it will take a little bit more time. But I don't think that it is going to be something very, very long. But for the next game he is going to be out."
Sessegnon has excelled at left-back all season, but Silva may soon have another option in that position following Antonee Robinson's return to training.
"He is training with the team, he is progressing well, he is doing well. Now is a matter of time when we are going to decide for him to be in contention or not.
"We have another session tomorrow, we are going to see, but last week was a good week for him in terms of individual work, and step by step to adjust things and to be with the team.
"This week he has been with the team as well. Another session tomorrow, let's see how he's going to react to a complete week, and after we are going to take a decision on him."
https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2025/december/11/team-news-update-on-left-backs/
Leeds, Everton, Fulham, Southampton among suitors for Chelsea's Super Eagles-eligible winger
Premier League sides Leeds United and Everton have entered the race to sign Chelsea's tri-national forward Tyrrique George in the January transfer window, according to TeamTalk.
In addition to being eligible for Nigeria and England, the winger also qualifies to represent four-time African champions Ghana through his mother.
George, who enjoyed a breakthrough campaign last season, came close to leaving Stamford Bridge during the summer in search of regular first-team opportunities.
The 19-year-old was heavily linked with Fulham before the window closed, but the move collapsed after the Cottagers completed late deals for Samuel Chukwueze and Kevin.
Despite that setback, Fulham are reportedly still keen on securing the forward's signature in January.
Meanwhile, Fulham are expected to face stiff competition from Leeds United, Everton, and Southampton, with the Saints hoping to lure George to the Championship by guaranteeing him regular playing time.
Chelsea, however, are considering sending the youngster to sister club Strasbourg to keep him within the club's long-term project and maintain control of his development.
Despite this, George is believed to favour a permanent move away from Stamford Bridge as he seeks to revive his career after falling down Enzo Maresca's pecking order this season.
The 19-year-old now sits behind summer arrivals João Pedro, Liam Delap, Alejandro Garnacho, Estavo, and Jamie Gittens in the battle for attacking roles.
He has made just 10 appearances across all competitions this season, scoring three goals and registering one assist.
With the winter window approaching, George is eager to resolve his future and secure the consistent minutes he needs to continue his development.
Adeyemi Adewale
https://allnigeriasoccer.com/leeds-everton-fulham-southampton-among-suitors-for-chelseas-super-eagles-eligible-winger
Fulham injury news: Marco Silva provides latest update on Ryan Sessegnon, Antonee Robinson ahead of Burnley trip
Fulham boss Marco Silva has provided an injury update on the left-back duo of Ryan Sessegnon and Antonee Robinson ahead of Saturday's away meeting with Burnley.
The Cottagers will be looking to return to winning ways on Saturday after suffering back-to-back defeats in the Premier League.
Fulham were unable to complete the comeback in a dramatic 5-4 defeat to Manchester City, before they fell to a 2-1 loss in Sunday's home meeting with Crystal Palace.
Harry Wilson's stunning strike appeared to be enough to secure a point against the Eagles, only for Marc Guehi to net an 87th-minute equaliser to condemn Fulham to their third defeat in five games, leaving them in 15th position in the league table.
Silva provides Sessegnon injury update
Sessengon, who has been Fulham's regular left-back in Robinson's absence, was forced to miss the narrow loss to Palace due to a hamstring injury.
Unfortunately for Fulham, the former Tottenham Hotspur man will not recover in time for Saturday's trip to Turf Moor.
"He is going to be out of the game," Silva told reporters at Thursday's pre-match conference.
"It is the type of situation that we have to see day by day, how he's going to react. It's not something very serious. He felt something really minor and had some exams.
"He is a player, as you know, because of his historic situation with injuries in the past, we have to be more careful with him than probably with another one.
"That is the reason why, probably, it will take a little bit more time. But I don't think that it is going to be something very, very long."
Robinson progressing ahead of Burnley clash
Meanwhile, Robinson has been restricted to just three Premier League appearances this season after he suffered an injury setback following his knee surgery in the summer.
Silva was able to provide a positive update on the USA international, explaining that he is closing in on a return to action.
"He is training with the team, he is progressing well, he is doing well. Now it is a matter of time when we are going to decide for him to be in contention or not.
"We have another session tomorrow, we are going to see, but last week was a good week for him in terms of individual work, and step by step to adjust things and to be with the team.
"This week, he has been with the team as well. Another session tomorrow, let's see how he's going to react to a complete week, and after we are going to take a decision on him."
While Robinson is seemingly on the brink of a return, Timothy Castagne is likely to retain his place at left-back for the away meeting with a Burnley side managed by former Fulham boss Scott Parker.
Rodrigo Muniz is Fulham's only other injury absentee for the weekend, with the striker continuing to work on his recovery from a hamstring injury.
https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/fulham/injury-news/news/silva-explains-sessegnon-robinson-latest-in-fulham-injury-update_587609.html
Games for the weekend 13/12...We get to play the last of the promoted teams, Burnley at Turf Moor with a 5:30 o'clock kick off(https://www.friendsoffulham.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2526-Burnley-A.png)
What is it with playing Palace at the Cottage? they're becoming quite a "bogey team".
Harry Wilson scored what could well be the goal of the season, at least until his next one!
ESR was unlucky to have his goal chalked off for Chukwueze? having a big toe off-side, I wish the off-side rule could be changed back to clear daylight, when technology needs to be used to find such small margins it really sucks the fun out of the game.
Well we get to face another "bogey team" in the form of Burnley, managed by Scott Parker
Over on the forum our very own "stats man" Ludlow Richard posted the following...
I know I'm jumping ahead but I was prompted to post by Burnley's result yesterday.
On the one hand we have not won at Turf Moor in league or any cup since 21 April 1951.
That amounts to comfortably over 27000 days (if anyone is counting) since our last win there. In that time we have lost 25 times at Turf Moor, drawn 7 times and won none. Trying to be positive we are currently on an unbeaten run of two at Turf Moor (two draws).
On the other hand, yesterday saw their sixth league defeat in a row, three at home and three away, scoring just 4 goals and conceding 13 in that run.
So looking at Burnley's current form, surely we must break this horrendous run. Or will we contrive to find some way of not winning there once more.......
Ludlow RichardTurf Moor has not been a "happy hunting ground" for us over the years, our record, for the previous 8 games, home and away, going back to 2016, is not good with only 1 win, 5 losses and 1 draw.
Although we've not won at Turf Moor since 1951, there has never been a better time for that statistic to change!
Assuming Sess' is available my team would be...
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COYW's
Games of Interest
Saturday 13/12Brentford v Leeds
Burnley v Fulham
Sunday 14/12Palace v Man City
Sunderland v Newcastle
Brentford v Leeds
come on over to the forum and join in the conversation...
https://www.friendsoffulham.com/forum/index.php?board=36.0
https://www.friendsoffulham.com/wordpress/?p=3309
Birmingham City tipped to battle Fulham for £7m-rated gem ex-Chelsea star branded 'Premier League' quality
Birmingham City are looking to get into the Championship play-offs this season under Chris Davies
Birmingham City lost 2-1 away at QPR last time out and conceded a late goal against the Hoops. The Blues find themselves in 11th place in the Championship table after 20 games. They are only three points off the play-offs behind Hull City in 6th.
Chris Davies' side were promoted from League One last season after storming to the third tier title at the first time of asking. They went up along with Wrexham and Charlton Athletic and have since adapted pretty well to life in the league above. Next up is a home clash against the Addicks this weekend.
Birmingham City target FC Basel star Philip Otele
Birmingham are interested in FC Basel winger Philip Otele ahead of the January transfer window, according to Give Me Sport. The report suggests he is valued at around the £7 million mark this winter. Fulham, Crystal Palace, Sevilla, Stuttgart, OGC Nice and Borussia Monchengladbach have also been credited as potential suitors.
Otele, 26, is under contract in Switzerland until June 2028. However, his future in the Swiss Super League is up in the air ahead of next month amid attention from elsewhere. He has made 26 appearances in all competitions this season and has chipped in with eight goals and three assists.
Cristi Balaj, who worked with the player at CFR Cluj, said in March last year: "Otele is a consummate professional. For him there is only football. He is preparing at the highest level and I am convinced that he will reach a major club in Europe. Undeniably, I see Otele in an important championship. He is a player far above the level of the Romanian championship. It was a good decision to transfer him, we watched him, we noticed him and probably we saw qualities in him that others didn't notice."
Who is Birmingham City transfer target Philip Otele?
Otele can operate on either flank and first caught the eye in Romania at CFR Cluj after they signed him from UTA Arad. He went on to play 45 matches for his former team and scored 18 goals to land himself a switch to the UAE with Al Wahda last year. However, he didn't last long in the Middle East and was loaned out to Basel in January before his transfer was made permanent in the summer.
The Nigerian has since become a key player for his current club and is one of the first names on their teamsheet. They won't want to lose him, especially midway through a campaign. Their hands may be tied though if an offer that they can't refuse comes in for his signature.
Birmingham have been inconsistent recently and need to improve their away form if they are to get into the top six. Otele is someone who would boost their attacking department and inject more pace and power into their starting XI if they managed to beat the likes of Fulham and Crystal Palace to his signature. The Blues are well stocked up with options in attack including Jay Stansfield, Kyogo Furuhashi and Marvin Ducksch, among others.
https://www.birminghamworld.uk/sport/football/birmingham-city/birmingham-city-target-fc-basel-philip-otele-january-window-fulham-crystal-palace-chelsea-5438247
Matchday Preview: Burnley🆚 Burnley
🏟 Turf Moor
🏆 Premier League
🗓 Saturday 13th December
⏰ 5.30pm
The opposition
After a competitive enough start to the season in which three wins and a draw from their opening nine matches had them sitting in 16th, five points clear of the relegation zone, it's since been a lean winter for Burnley. They've lost their previous six Premier League outings, only scoring from open play in one of those, and so have slipped down to 19th in the standings, five points from safety.
Team news
🟣 Kyle Walker, Hannibal Mejbri and Lucas Pires are all suspensed, while Axel Tuanzebe, Jordan Beyer, Bashir Humphreys, Connor Roberts and Zeki Amdouni are injured.
🖤 Ryan Sessegnon has unfortunately joined Rodrigo Muniz in the treatment room. Antonee Robinson is back in training, but a decision is yet to be made on a return date for the left-back, while Jonah Kusi-Asare has been ill this week.
Tickets
Tickets are on sale until 11am on Friday. Fans are reminded that digital tickets are in use for this fixture
Kits
We'll be back in the green away kit for our trip to Lancashire.
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Weather
☔️ There is a high chance of some light rain at kick-off, with temperatures as low as seven degrees.
Coverage
Sky Sports will broadcast the game live in the UK, while FFCtv subscribers can listen to commentary from Gentleman Jim and Jamie Reid. Overseas supporters can see who is showing the game in your region at this page.
https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2025/december/11/matchday-preview-burnley/
Leeds United hatch shock transfer plan to get revenge on Fulham – Report
As January approaches, Leeds United are reportedly one of multiple clubs that are monitoring Chelsea attacker Tyrique George.
Daniel Farke's prospects at Elland Road have been given a huge boost through United's form in the last two games. Four points at home to Chelsea and Liverpool lifted us out of the bottom three.
As we move towards the new year, form has to continue in the final three games of the year before the January window opens. In which, Leeds are surely going to be active for attacking additions.
Leeds United in the race for Chelsea man Tyrique George – Fulham and Everton also keen
A report from TEAMtalk this week claims that United are one of a handful of clubs that are considering a January move for Chelsea teenager Tyrique George.
George, 19, is the latest youngster finding playing time hard to come by at Stamford Bridge. As a result, he could be looking to leave in the January window.
Leeds, Everton, and Fulham are claimed to be interesting in taking him from Chelsea next month. However, a major stumbling block is the fact that Strasbourg could be a viable destination.
Owned under the same BlueCo umbrella, George could well be the latest player to move between Chelsea and Strasbourg in the new year.
Tyrique George was the reason Leeds United didn't sign Harry Wilson in the summer
It would be quite an ironic signing for Leeds to make in January, given that George's whereabouts was the reason why we couldn't sign Harry Wilson.
Back on deadline day, Fulham were in the market for three wingers: Kevin, Samu Chukwueze, and George from Chelsea. In response, they appeared initially willing to let Wilson move to Elland Road. That was providing that all three joined them at Craven Cottage.
Their deal fell through for George in the 11th hour of deadline day. That meant they were then no longer willing to sanction Wilson's move to Elland Road.
In classic Leeds fashion, we've been left to regret some of the best form of Wilson's career. He's only on four goals, but in a typical Wilson manner, every goal is a stunner.
What would Tyrique George bring to Leeds United?
Most likely seen as a winger, George boasts good versatility to operate in a number of roles across the front line.
If we do commit to this 3-5-2, the main way I think we'd get joy out of George is by using him as a secondary striker next to Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Or, like Willy Gnonto was deployed off the bench against Liverpool, as part of a change in shape.
My main reservation is that Leeds probably don't absolutely need a versatile forward that prefers to operate in the same spaces as Noah Okafor. We could do with a central creator, or someone who can cause trouble from the right. George is capable, but prefers the left, which is where we're fairly well covered.
Chelsea will either want a loan for valuable playing time, or a lucrative permanent sale. I don't think Leeds are going to be front of the queue in either regard. Especially when they can just phone themselves at Strasbourg.
https://www.leedsallover.com/leeds-united-named-in-pursuit-of-chelseas-tyrique-george/
Fulham must take the plunge and launch bold transfer risk to sign forgotten Liverpool gem in January
Fulham need to boost their squad in January as Marco Silva's side look to rise away from the Premier League drop zone
Fulham are too close to the Premier League drop zone for comfort at the moment and they will be nervously looking over their shoulder. They find themselves in 15th position in the table after 15 fixtures and haven't been able to string a set of wins together. The London outfit are only four points above the drop zone after five wins so far and won't be feeling very comfortable.
Marco Silva's side lost 2-1 at home to Crystal Palace last time out at Craven Cottage and conceded late on against the Eagles. They will be looking to bounce back with a positive result against Scott Parker's Burnley away at Turf Moor this weekend. Their upcoming opponents are in the bottom three along with Wolves and West Ham following their promotion from the Championship.
Fulham should move to re-sign Harvey Elliott from Liverpool
Harvey Elliott's loan switch to Aston Villa in the last transfer window hasn't gone to plan. Liverpool let him move to Villa Park on a temporary basis earlier this year. However, he has struggled to make an impact in the Midlands and now appears set to depart in January. Unai Emery has said: "I respect him as a player and as a person. He is training well, but we have one circumstance with him. Hopefully we can get a solution for him to try to play consistently and try to continue in his career with us or not."
He is poised for a return to Anfield this winter. He is unlikely to break into Arne Slot's starting XI due to competition for places from top quality individuals like Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah and Florian Wirtz. Another exit is on the cards and his parent club have a big decision to make on where to send him next as they weigh up their options.
Fulham should try and lure Elliott back down to London to boost their attacking department as they look to climb up the division. He joined the Whites' academy at U18s level after a spell with rivals QPR and he went on to play three times for their first-team as a promising youngster. The England youth international then left for Liverpool back in 2019.
He is highly thought of by the Reds but was allowed to leave them to get more minutes. Things just haven't worked out for him at Aston Villa though and a change of scene would do him good. At the time of his departure, Slot said: "I think he is completely ready now to show the quality he has at Aston Villa."
Why Harvey Elliott would suit Fulham?
Elliott would inject more quality into Fulham's options at the top end of the pitch. He would be guaranteed regular action with the Whites which is what he needs at this stage of the career to boost his development. In addition, he would feel comfortable playing somewhere he already knows so it wouldn't take him long to adapt to the new surroundings.
Silva has managed to get the best out of similar players like Alex Iwobi and Emile Smith-Rowe so there is no reason why he couldn't do the same with Elliott. He needs to get his confidence back and that will only happen by getting consistent opportunities. Aston Villa haven't been able to give him that and he will feel he has a point to prove at the top level.
Fulham sold Elliott to Liverpool six years ago and he has since made 149 appearances for the Reds altogether, scoring 15 goals. They have won the league title and Carabao Cup since his switch to Merseyside. As well as Villa, he has also been shipped out on loan in the past to Blackburn Rovers.
If he went back to his former team, it would be a good story and a chance for him to prove himself once again. As Slot alluded to, he has 'quality' and it is about time a head coach like Silva unlocked it. The Whites will see this Saturday's clash against strugglers Burnley as one they need to win.
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Early Fulham team news ahead of Burnley clash - Marco Silva's latest updates
The latest updates from Marco Silva as his Fulham side prepare to come to Turf Moor.
Burnley host Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday evening in a match they simply cannot afford to lose.
The Clarets have lost each of their last six outings in a run that's seen them slump to 19th in the table, five points from safety, and ruin what was previously a promising start to life back in the top flight. Next up is a Fulham side sitting 15th, just seven points ahead of Burnley in the table and on a two-match losing streak of their own, going down 5-4 and 2-1 at home to Manchester City and Fulham, respectively.
The injuries are piling up at Turf Moor, and Burnley could go into the weekend missing a host of big names. But what about the visitors? Here is all the early Fulham team news as we move into midweek.
Antonee Robinson
Robinson has been one of the Premier League's most consistent left-backs over the past few years, but he's been limited to just 61 minutes across three appearances so far this season due to a knee injury. The United States international registered 10 assists last season and six the campaign prior, and his creativity has been a real miss for the Cottagers, who are struggling in the final third.
But there is light at the end of the tunnel for Robinson, who is 'getting better' according to Marco Silva's update a couple of weeks ago. Robinson hasn't featured since those comments, but Silva was questioned again about the left-back on Thursday.
"Now it's a matter of time when we are going to decide for him to be in contention or not," said Silva, who also confirmed 'Jedi' is training with the team and has had a 'good week'. The travelling Fulham fans will hope to have their star man at least back on the bench for this important fixture.
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Ryan Sessegnon
Ryan Sessegnon has been filling the left-back void in Robinson's absence, but Fulham's cause wasn't helped when he also picked up a hamstring injury that ruled him out of the defeat to Palace. The right-footed Timothy Castagne filled in at left-back against the Eagles and may have to do so again at Turf Moor, with Silva revealing that Sessegnon won't be fit for Saturday, despite 'getting better'.
"Sess - he's getting better, but he will be out of the game," he said. "The type of situation we will see day by day. It looked minor - but because of his injury history, we have to be more careful with him. Nothing very, very long (out)"
Rodrigo Muniz and Raul Jimenez
Take the 5-4 defeat to Man City out of the equation and Fulham have scored more than once in a game on just three occasions this season, and one of those was against bottom-of-the-league Wolves. Brazilian striker Rodrigo Muniz hasn't been seen since the beginning of November due to a hamstring injury that looks like keeping him out until late February at least.
That's placing a lot of pressure on veteran striker Raul Jimenez, who has already clocked 796 minutes in the Premier League this season, but has just two goals and two assists in 14 appearances. The busy winter schedule is here, and there is now a worry about how much stress is being placed on the 34-year-old's body. Silva has hinted that he could be rested against Burnley after going the full 90 against Palace.
"We have to manage his minutes, to have him as fresh as we can," he said.
https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/burnley-fc/burnley-vs-fulham-early-team-news-marco-silva-5439120
Quote from: WhiteJC on December 12, 2025, 12:01:53 AMFulham must take the plunge and launch bold transfer risk to sign forgotten Liverpool gem in January
Fulham need to boost their squad in January as Marco Silva's side look to rise away from the Premier League drop zone
Fulham are too close to the Premier League drop zone for comfort at the moment and they will be nervously looking over their shoulder. They find themselves in 15th position in the table after 15 fixtures and haven't been able to string a set of wins together. The London outfit are only four points above the drop zone after five wins so far and won't be feeling very comfortable.
Marco Silva's side lost 2-1 at home to Crystal Palace last time out at Craven Cottage and conceded late on against the Eagles. They will be looking to bounce back with a positive result against Scott Parker's Burnley away at Turf Moor this weekend. Their upcoming opponents are in the bottom three along with Wolves and West Ham following their promotion from the Championship.
Fulham should move to re-sign Harvey Elliott from Liverpool
Harvey Elliott's loan switch to Aston Villa in the last transfer window hasn't gone to plan. Liverpool let him move to Villa Park on a temporary basis earlier this year. However, he has struggled to make an impact in the Midlands and now appears set to depart in January. Unai Emery has said: "I respect him as a player and as a person. He is training well, but we have one circumstance with him. Hopefully we can get a solution for him to try to play consistently and try to continue in his career with us or not."
He is poised for a return to Anfield this winter. He is unlikely to break into Arne Slot's starting XI due to competition for places from top quality individuals like Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah and Florian Wirtz. Another exit is on the cards and his parent club have a big decision to make on where to send him next as they weigh up their options.
Fulham should try and lure Elliott back down to London to boost their attacking department as they look to climb up the division. He joined the Whites' academy at U18s level after a spell with rivals QPR and he went on to play three times for their first-team as a promising youngster. The England youth international then left for Liverpool back in 2019.
He is highly thought of by the Reds but was allowed to leave them to get more minutes. Things just haven't worked out for him at Aston Villa though and a change of scene would do him good. At the time of his departure, Slot said: "I think he is completely ready now to show the quality he has at Aston Villa."
Why Harvey Elliott would suit Fulham?
Elliott would inject more quality into Fulham's options at the top end of the pitch. He would be guaranteed regular action with the Whites which is what he needs at this stage of the career to boost his development. In addition, he would feel comfortable playing somewhere he already knows so it wouldn't take him long to adapt to the new surroundings.
Silva has managed to get the best out of similar players like Alex Iwobi and Emile Smith-Rowe so there is no reason why he couldn't do the same with Elliott. He needs to get his confidence back and that will only happen by getting consistent opportunities. Aston Villa haven't been able to give him that and he will feel he has a point to prove at the top level.
Fulham sold Elliott to Liverpool six years ago and he has since made 149 appearances for the Reds altogether, scoring 15 goals. They have won the league title and Carabao Cup since his switch to Merseyside. As well as Villa, he has also been shipped out on loan in the past to Blackburn Rovers.
If he went back to his former team, it would be a good story and a chance for him to prove himself once again. As Slot alluded to, he has 'quality' and it is about time a head coach like Silva unlocked it. The Whites will see this Saturday's clash against strugglers Burnley as one they need to win.
https://www.3addedminutes.com/sport/football/fulham/fulham-harvey-elliott-transfer-opinion-liverpool-aston-villa-flop-5438971
No thanks
He sold his fulham jersey on ebay as soon as the Liverpool deal was announced! He was pretty ungrateful and disrespectful to fulham. Complete opposite to Sess
The blockbuster Wolves and Fulham transfer swap deal that could ignite the January window
Wolves need to add some more quality to their squad in the squad in the January transfer window
Wolves are rock bottom of the Premier League table following their disastrous season to date. They are without a win in their first 15 matches and are in the drop zone along with West Ham and Burnley. The Midlands outfit are 13 points from safety behind Nottingham Forest in 17th.
Rob Edwards was appointed as their head coach last month and left Middlesbrough in the Championship to take over at Molineux. He has also managed the likes of Forest Green Rovers, Watford and Luton Town in the past. The 42-year-old has a tough job on his hands as he looks to guide his new team to an unlikely survival.
Wolves eye reunion with Adama Traore
According to Football Insider, Wolves are interested in re-signing Adama Traore from Fulham. He is out of contract at the end of the campaign and is due to become a free agent in June next year. Therefore, his current club risk losing him for free if they don't sell him in the January transfer window.
Traore, 29, has made 13 appearances in all competitions this term for the Whites under the guidance of Marco Silva and has chipped in with one assist. The ex-Spain international, who last featured in 2021, is facing an uncertain future at Craven Cottage. He has been on the books of the London side since joining them back in 2023.
The pacey attacker played for Wolves from 2018 to 2023 and featured on 194 occasions for them, finding the net 12 times, as well as being loaned out to Barcelona. He has also had spells in the past at Aston Villa and Middlesbrough. If Edwards managed to snap him up, he would boost his attacking department and give his team something different at the top end of the pitch which is what they need desperately right now.
Wolves should propose swap deal to Fulham
Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa has lost his place between the sticks to Sam Johnstone over recent times. He has been linked with a reunion with Nuno Espirito Santo at West Ham, via Football Insider. It appears he may be moving on for a new challenge elsewhere this winter.
With that in mind, Edwards should offer Fulham the chance to sign him as part of a swap deal for Traore. The Whites only have two senior 'keepers and could do with another option in case either Bernd Leno or Benjamin Lecomte got injured. The latter is also 34 so it would be smart to bring in a cheaper alternative.
Sa is an experienced stopper who would be a safe pair of hands for the Cottagers to call upon if needed. He would flourish under his fellow countryman Silva and would push Leno for their number one spot. A change of scene would benefit him next month and give him the chance to show what he can do somewhere else.
Wolves snapped him up back in 2021 following stints with the likes of Maritimo, FC Porto and Olympiacos and he has since played 150 games. His minutes have dried up this term though so it wouldn't be a surprise to see him depart. Cutting ties with him can help free up space and funds in Edwards' squad to pave the way for reinforcements.
https://www.birminghamworld.uk/sport/football/wolves/wolves-fulham-adama-traore-jose-sa-transfer-swap-deal-january-5438913
Preview: Burnley vs Fulham - prediction, team news, lineups
Two bottom-half Premier League teams keen to return to winning ways meet at Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon as relegation-threatened Burnley play host to Fulham.
The Clarets and the Cottagers face off for the first time since February 2024 when David Datro Fofana scored two second-half goals for the former to salvage a 2-2 home draw against the latter.
Match preview
Since beating basement club Wolves 3-2 at Molineux at the end of October, Burnley have lost each of their last six Premier League games. They last endured a longer losing league run in January/February 1995 in the second tier (eight in a row), while in the top flight they have not lost more than six matches on the bounce since between March and September 1895 (eight).
The Clarets played for more than 45 minutes with 10 men as they fell to a 2-1 defeat at Newcastle United last weekend, their 11th Premier League loss of the season from 15 games that leaves them in 19th place in the table and already five points adrift of safety.
After conceding a record-low 16 goals in 46 Championship matches last season, Burnley have already shipped 30 goals in 15 games in the top flight this term, which is the fourth biggest rise in goals conceded per game (1.65 more than 2024-25) between successive seasons in the history of English football's top-four tiers, and the biggest since Sheffield United in 2022-23 (0.85) and 2023-24 (2.74), a rise of 1.89 per match.
The pressure is beginning to mount on Scott Parker, who has lost 22 of his last 29 Premier League games as a manager (W4 D3), with Burnley's current six-game losing run his second such run after losing six in a row as Fulham boss between May 2019 and October 2020. Only Daniel Farke has as higher losing ratio (67%) among PL managers with 50+ games than Parker (61% - 41/67).
Burnley supporters have had little to get excited about in recent weeks, but they will take comfort from the fact that the Clarets are remarkably unbeaten in their last 29 home league meetings with Saturday's opponents Fulham - their longest ever run against an opponent at Turf Moor.
After claiming their first Premier League away win of the season at Tottenham (2-1) at the end of November, Fulham have since kick-started the month of December with back-to-back defeats at home to Manchester City and Crystal Palace.
Last weekend's 2-1 defeat to the Eagles - conceding the decisive goal in the 87th-minute - leaves the Cottagers languishing in 15th place in the table and just four points above the relegation zone, while speculation over the long-term future of head coach Marco Silva has begun to resurface.
Fulham have lost eight of their 15 Premier League games this season (W5 D2) and in three of the previous four instances they have suffered that many defeats at this stage, they have been relegated - in 2013-14 (10), 2018-19 (10) and 2020-21 (eight). The exception was in 2004-05 (nine, finished 13th).
Silva's side travel to Turf Moor this weekend seeking to win their first away league match at Burnley since April 1951, as well as end a five-match winless run against the Clarets in the Premier League (D2 L3) since a 4-2 home victory in August 2018.
The Cottagers should have reason to be optimistic of success this time around, as they are unbeaten in their last 11 Premier League matches against promoted teams (W6 D5), winning each of the last four in a row – never before have they won five successive top-flight games against promoted sides.
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Team News
Burnley's Zeki Amdouni (knee), Jordan Beyer (hamstring), Connor Roberts (Achilles) and Bashir Humphreys (muscle) all remain sidelined with injuries, while this weekend's game is set to come too soon for Axel Tuanzebe (unspecified).
While Hannibal Mejbri is serving the second of a four-game ban for a spitting offence in October, Lucas Pires will serve a one-match suspension after being sent off against Newcastle last time out.
Kyle Walker is also banned after picking up is fifth yellow card of the season at St James' Park, so Oliver Sonne could be handed a rare first-team opportunity at right-back, while Quilindschy Hartman is expected to replace Pires at left-back.
Zian Flemming has failed to score in six Premier League home games, while on the road he has netted five times in six matches, the joint-most goals without scoring at home by any player in Premier League history along with Alan Cork and Mike Milligan. Flemming will be pushing to start up front ahead of Lyle Foster on Saturday.
As for Fulham, Silva has confirmed that Ryan Sessegnon will not recover in time from a minor thigh injury to feature this weekend and will remain in the treatment room with Rodrigo Muniz (thigh).
Antonee Robinson, who has been sidelined since September with a knee injury, is "progressing well" in his recovery and has taken part in training, with Silva to make a late call on whether to include the American in his matchday squad. A start is not on the cards, though, so Timothy Castagne is set to continue at left-back.
Nigerian trio Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze will all be available one final time this weekend before departing for the Africa Cup of Nations. Bassey and Iwobi are poised to continue at centre-back and centre-midfield respectively, while Chukwueze will hope to retain his spot on the left flank.
In-form Harry Wilson - who has been involved in a goal in each of his last three Premier League appearances (two goals, one assist) - is set to continue on the right wing, meaning Kevin and Adama Traore may be forced to begin as substitutes once again.
Burnley possible starting lineup:
Dubravka; Sonne, Ekdal, Esteve, Hartman; Ugochukwu, Cullen, Florentino; Tchaouna, Foster, Anthony
Fulham possible starting lineup:
Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Castagne; Iwobi, Berge; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Chukwueze; Jimenez
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Fulham lineup vs. Burnley: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Fulham will have to cope without at least two players for Saturday's Premier League clash with Burnley at Turf Moor.
Head coach Marco Silva has confirmed that Ryan Sessegnon will not recover in time from a minor thigh injury to feature this weekend and will remain in the treatment room with Rodrigo Muniz (thigh).
Antonee Robinson, who has been sidelined since September with a knee injury, is "progressing well" in his recovery and has taken part in training, with Silva to make a late call on whether to include the American in his matchday squad.
A start for Robinson is not on the cards, though, so Timothy Castagne is set to continue at left-back, joining Calvin Bassey, Joachim Andersen and Kenny Tete in a four-man defence in front of goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
Nigerian trio Bassey, Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze will all be available one final time this weekend before departing for the Africa Cup of Nations. Iwobi is poised to continue in centre-midfield alongside ex-Burnley man Sander Berge, while Chukwueze will hope to retain his spot on the left flank.
Kevin and Adama Traore are two more wide options at Silva's disposal, but in-form Harry Wilson - who has been involved in a goal in each of his last three Premier League appearances (two goals, one assist) - is set to continue on the right wing.
Emile Smith Rowe has impressed across his last two starts in the number 10 role and should fend off competition from Joshua King to start again this weekend, while Raul Jimenez is set to keep his spot up front.
Fulham possible starting lineup: Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Castagne; Iwobi, Berge; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Chukwueze; Jimenez
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