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Coventry manager Frank Lampard speaking to Sky Sports:
"They're a good team and there wasn't much in it at both boxes. Throughout the game very limited chances, we defended well but they didn't open us up really but neither did we. Then we conceded the goal with a moment of quality from them which we couldn't produce.
"There's always things you can do the quality of the finish is good. We can analyse to see where we can do better.
"It [reaction] has to be good - this is the story of this league. Trying to compete, the gap is what it is. Couple of games where the result hasn't come and a couple where it has. We want to try and win games but if we don't win we don't want to lose.
"We have to be realistic, have to be maxed out every week. Fully prepared and fully positive and we weren't quite that today we were slightly off our usual selves. You can suffer in games like this but you have to try and turn that."
Chris Sutton Former Celtic striker on Final Score
I tipped Coventry for relegation at the start of the season. I'm not going to change that, I just worry for them.
You look at other teams that have come up like Hull City, and Ipswich, they're making a fist of it. I see Ipswich with a better balance of play than what Coventry do.
That was a big game for them today, had Frank Lampard got it over the line, but I think it's a big win for Fulham and Alvaro Arbeloa.
Xabi Alonso called on Chelsea supporters to generate an “electric energy” when Tottenham visit Stamford Bridge. The fierce rivals meet for the first time since Alonso took charge in the summer with the hosts going into the game seven points and 12 places above Spurs.
Back-to-back victories, 5-1 against Bournemouth and 2-0 at Everton, have been built on much greater organisation after a chaotic start, and the Blues start as strong favourites to make it three wins in a row, despite Roberto De Zerbi’s team finally getting off the mark by beating Coventry on Monday.
“We’re expecting a good atmosphere, electric with good energy,” said Blues boss Alonso. “Knowing that this passion is really in the air in the stadium, we need to use it in the proper way. This is one of those games where that excitement is something that you need. You don’t need extra motivation because that will come naturally, because of the history of the derby. It’s a top game.”
Mike Penders, who became the club’s youngest Premier League goalkeeper when he replaced the injured Emiliano Martinez during the second half of Saturday’s win on Merseyside, will make his full league debut after Martinez had surgery on a fractured jaw.
“We expect a good support for the team and for Mike,” added Alonso. “We need that connection with the crowd, in good moments, tough moments. For me it’s fundamental we play our game on the pitch, the players do their best.
“When the crowd is living it. That’s the good thing about the Premier League. The crowd plays the game as well, it’s not that they just watch the game. Spontaneously some energy is created in this league. It’s a big boost for the team.”
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, speaking to TNT Sports: "We planned this match trying to keep the same consistency and demands. How we responded with some players fresh who didn't play on Wednesday.
"It was a match for them - for example Boubacar Kamara and Matty Cash. This is the level we want to keep achieving through our high demands. Today was a good test. We were very motivated and I was o excited for this test to face them.
"Progressively we are getting better, structure is stronger and subs had a good impact. A good, clear step forward."
On Nicolas Jackson: "How he was working, defending, getting duels - wow. He has the power to attack with spaces, duels and his challenge has been when he has chances to score always in the corner in the goal.
"At the beginning of the season he was shooting so much as though he was playing rugby, so he is progressing as well. He is doing his tasks."
On progress: "We are progressing but we are under our expectation from the beginning of the season because we started so poorly. Now we are progressing. We analysed the match against Forest and our performance was so bad.
"We improved a lot of things against Brentford at home, we were better but not enough. Today, everything we were working to improve to set our standards high, today was a step forward. Champions League we are performing fantastic. In the league we are progressing but still under our expectations.
"The objective is to compete with these teams - City and Arsenal."
We were talking on the Monday Night Club about what Chelsea could do this season without any European football.
Tottenham are not in Europe either, of course, but they don't look like they are going to be challenging at the top of the table the way Xabi Alonso's side are.
People keep saying how Chelsea's attack is so good, but their 2-0 win over Everton last time out was their first clean sheet of their campaign in the league, and that side of thing still needs to improve.
Spurs, meanwhile, do seem to be getting better, albeit slowly.
It was a big result for them to beat Coventry on Monday but they have an awful record at Stamford Bridge, with only one win there in the Premier League era.
I don't see them getting anything this time, either.
Roberto De Zerbi has insisted Tottenham will use their horrible record at Chelsea as motivation and not allow it to build pressure before their London derby.
Spurs have claimed only one victory at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League era and lost 10 of the past 12 meetings between the rival clubs. However, De Zerbi was quick to shut down any suggestions Tottenham’s poor form in this derby will add pressure and instead backed his players to build on Monday’s 3-1 home win over Coventry.
Asked if he sensed any fear in his squad, De Zerbi said: “No. I think no because I play just one game with Chelsea as Tottenham coach. Anyway, it has to be one motivation more. Not one more problem for us.
“What is the problem? We didn’t play in the past for Tottenham and I was not the Tottenham coach in the last seasons. It is not a problem. We have already many problems and this is not a problem. I think it’s not just this negative record. There are many, many negative records, but for me it’s one motivation more.
“For the players, I want this negative record, they give us more motivation, more mentality, more energy to win a game, to play a good game, because we have the qualities enough to win. Yes, it’s a derby against one very good team, very good coach, they have a clear style of play, great players, but also Tottenham players are very good.
“The level of the (Tottenham) players is high. We have to show together as a team, not as an individual.”
Chris Sutton Former Celtic striker on Final Score
It's about squad depth and Arsenal have shown today changes which they've made, with Bukayo Saka being injured and out for a while, but they have players who can come in and may not be as effective but still enough to get over the line. A big three points.
Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa speaking to Sky Sports:
"So happy - again a very good game for us in a difficult stadium. Another clean sheet. We competed really well, tried to play our football. Not an easy game but we did well, scored our goal, controlled the game. Took the ball and controlled for the last 10 minutes. We ran, pressed and this is what we want - very happy."
On Oscar Bobb goal: "Young player and for me as a coach it would be easier to sign players with experience but they have the talent and I trust them. They are the people and the future of Fulham. Happy with this young talent.
"We are working so hard every day and we need to be at our best every day. We started to prepare this game at the beginning of the week. It's important to involve every player in the squad, players from the bench did well. So happy with everyone and this is the way we have to play."
On Tom Cairney: "Amazing - he is our captain and when Tom is playing I ask everyone to give the ball to Tom. We need his talent and his experience."
On possible penalty: "No questions about referees please."
Arsenal defender Ezri Konsa, speaking to PLP: "Great feeling, it always is. A clean sheet, a goal - my first goal for the club - so a fantastic day overall."
On his goal: "I've been waiting to score my first goal for a while. I spoke to the set piece coach before the game and he told me he's been waiting for my goal as well, so it was only right that I got the goal today."
On if Arsenal set-piece goal was coming: "Yeah, definitely after the game against Bayern, where we created a few chances with our set pieces.
"We felt as players that it was coming and today was the day."
On Gabriel scoring on his 200th Premier League appearance: "Very pleased for him. He's a top, top player. Top human being. Very happy for him. He's my life easy since I've joined the club and it's been a pleasure playing alongside him."
On good form at Emirates: "I've come to this stadium for many seasons, I know how tough it is to play against us. It's not surprising to me.
"We are champions and to be champions you've got to win games consistently. This is our home and we want to win as many games here as possible."
Fulham's Oscar Bobb speaking to Sky Sports:
"Yes it's been a long time coming. Thankfully it came today and in front of the away fans, an amazing feeling. Coming away always tough so amazing to get the three points in back-to-back games.
"I haven't scored for a long time in the league so feels like breaking the deadlock. Happy to see how happy they [fans] are for me. Amazing feeling but it's all about the win.
"Even in the games we've lost or drawn we have shown we are capable of playing good football and dominating against good teams. We've had a bit of luck in the last couple of games to get three points.
"We have had belief throughout. We started the season with six games and no win but we still had the belief we were doing the right thing and playing the right way."
Nizaar Kinsella BBC Sport senior football reporter
Star striker Joao Pedro will be a big miss for Chelsea and is replaced by winger Geovany Quenda.
The Brazil international is now being assessed by Chelsea with no timeline given.
It comes as a shock but opens up an opportunity for a first start for Quenda, with Morgan Rogers likely to deputise up front.
Captain Reece James also gave an update on his fitness having had surgery last week on a knee issue.
"It’s obviously been a frustrating period for me on a personal level, having picked up an injury, but the surgery was a success and I’m just focused on my recovery now. In the meantime, I’m right behind the lads as we push forward."
Pat Nevin Former Everton winger on BBC Radio 5 Live
For Arsenal, it was just above a cruise. Not a complete cruise because they had to work a bit for it but was this game ever really in doubt? I never thought so.
Arsenal are a top side, one of the best if not the best domestic sides around.
An Arsenal win and one that seemed to come with a minimum of fuss.
Mikel Arteta is still in animated discussion with the officials at the end, though. He wasn't happy with something.
TV presenter Dermot O'Leary looks altogether more relaxed in the stands. Dare I say that his Saturday night starts right here?
Pat Nevin Former Everton winger on BBC Radio 5 Live
Everton have given absolutely everything they've got which they do every week but everything they've got is not good enough for Arsenal. Arsenal are a long way ahead of them and I think Arsenal's second XI is possibly a long way ahead of them as well.
This is not where Everton get the points they need this season, there's going to be other places against the other teams around them so I don't think David Moyes will be too upset by the way the game has gone.
Job done for Arsenal. A pretty routine home win but one that puts them level on points with leaders Manchester City.
Ezri Konsa's first Gunners goal put the hosts ahead in the seventh minute before Gabriel, on his 200th Premier League appearance, headed in the second midway through the second half.
Three points in the bag for the defending champions.
With the game petering out, there is just time for referee Tony Harrington to book another coach.
This time it's Arsenal's Gabriel Heinze. I'm not quite sure what he did to upset the ref.
Pat Nevin Former Everton winger on BBC Radio 5 Live
When Everton have won possession, the way Arsenal have got themselves structured and in to defensive positions has been exceptional.
Martin Odegaard goes for goal again as the clock ticks down. Too much on it and it sails over the crossbar.
All over and it is back-to-back Premier League wins for Fulham.
David Moyes needs to retire, game has passed him by, he has the players but won’t give the young ones a game. Very poor performance.
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Saturday's win was Fulham's first away from home in the league since February
Oscar Bobb's late goal made it back-to-back Premier League wins for Fulham as they claimed victory at Coventry City.
In a game which otherwise lacked quality, Bobb weaved past a defender in a crowded penalty area before whipping an excellent strike into the bottom corner to score the game's only goal.
In the first half, it was Fulham's Josh King who came closest to delivering an opener when he sent an effort crashing off the crossbar. The rebound then fell to Alex Iwobi but he was unable to convert from close range.
For Coventry, the bulk of their most threatening moments came when Brandon Thomas-Asante led counter-attacks, but they were unable to find an end product.
Fulham had claims for a penalty rejected shortly before the break as Calvin Bassey was judged to have tugged his opponent's shirt before being dragged down by Thomas-Asante in the box.
Coventry were dealt a blow when defender Bobby Thomas, a shining light this season in a backline which has come up against difficult tests, was forced off with an injury in the 60th minute.
They continued to absorb pressure and search for chances on the break, but were unable find a way to open the scoring despite making some dangerous, quick moves.
A first away league win in nine matches moves Fulham up to 12th in the table on eight points, two above Coventry. The Sky Blues are 19th.
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It is early in the season, but Saturday's defeat and Coventry's next match against bottom club Sunderland could likely prove to be a barometer for how strong Frank Lampard's side are.
They endured a tough start to life back in the top flight but picked up back-to-back victories before being beaten 3-1 by Tottenham on Monday in a match where the scoreline was arguably harsh.
Coventry's issues this season clearly lie in front of goal, with four of their six so far having come in their win against Newcastle . They only generated 0.5 expected goals (xG) against Fulham.
On Saturday, they once again failed to score in the first half - something they have done in seven of their eight league games this term.
While their counter-attacking style produced some moments of promise, the lack of a clinical edge left them unable to make it count and vulnerable to being punished.
In particular, they had a sustained period of chances in the second half where they subjected Fulham to continuous waves of attacks but none produced anything of note.
Defeat leaves them just one place off the bottom of the table.
Fulham's start to life under manager Alvaro Arbeloa, who took charge in the summer, has been of mixed quality.
Their 1-0 triumph over Hull last weekend finally delivered a victory after collecting just two points from their first six league games - although they had also managed draws in potentially tricky games against Manchester United and Liverpool.
The hope for Fulham fans will have been that picking up a win marked a turning point for their season. Saturday's victory was far from convincing but points towards their fortunes improving.
Up against another promoted side on Saturday, their style of play was similar to usual, with a keen focus on keeping possession.
But it rarely translated to good opportunities in the final third - and they struggled to pose a threat when it came to finishing off attacking moves.
It eventually took perseverance and a moment of good skill from Bobb to seize victory.
While the possession statistics made for good reading for Fulham as they held 64% of the ball to Coventry's 36%, they would have hoped to have posed more of a threat as they only managed to chalk up 0.55 xG.
Last Updated 24th October 2026 at 16:56
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
