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  "id": 15261689,
  "title": "EPL: Iwobi’s strike ends Fulham’s winless start",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/epl-iwobis-strike-ends-fulhams-winless-start",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T19:36:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-iwobis-strike-ends-fulhams-winless-start/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi scored a crucial deflected goal in the 33rd minute, ending Fulham's six-match winless start in the Premier League. His low shot squirmed under Hull goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis, securing all three points and lifting the Cottagers off the foot of the table. Fulham had been under pressure after failing to secure a victory in six matches under head coach Álvaro Arbeloa, who succeeded Marco Silva in July. Arbeloa described the result as \"massive\" and emphasized the importance of the upcoming away match against Coventry followed by an EFL Cup tie against Crystal Palace. The goal arrived in the 100th meeting between the two clubs, with Hull failing to clear their lines twice, allowing Sander Berge to set up Iwobi's attempt. Despite several chances created by Fulham, Mohamed Belloumi's late effort was the closest the visitors came. Substitution Ryan Sessegnon was shown a straight red card in stoppage time for a studs-up challenge on Robinio Vaz's calf.",
  "summary": "Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi’s deflected first-half strike secured Fulham’s first Premier League win of the season, lifting them off the bottom of th Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-iwobis-strike-ends-fulhams-winless-start/",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi scored deflected goal in 33rd minute",
    "Ends Fulham's six-match winless start in Premier League",
    "Fulham grateful for three points, faces Coventry and Crystal Palace"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Iwobi's goal earns Fulham first win of season",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/epl-iwobis-goal-earns-fulham-first-win-of-season",
        "published": "2026-10-17T16:15:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Iwobi ends Fulham's pain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/iwobi-ends-fulhams-pain",
        "published": "2026-10-17T17:35:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Iwobi ends Fulham's pain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/iwobi-ends-fulhams-pain-15245956",
        "published": "2026-10-17T17:35:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Venezia, Fulham win as Adams, Iwobi deliver decisive goals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/venezia-fulham-win-as-adams-iwobi-deliver-decisive-goals",
        "published": "2026-10-17T19:36:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "EPL: Iwobi’s strike ends Fulham’s winless start",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/epl-iwobis-strike-ends-fulhams-winless-start-15266584",
        "published": "2026-10-17T20:04:04.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}