{
  "id": 15266584,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T20:04:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-iwobis-strike-ends-fulhams-winless-start/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi scored a deflected goal in the 33rd minute, ending Fulham's winless start to the Premier League season and easing pressure on head coach Álvaro Arbeloa. The Nigerian striker curled a low shot that took a deflection off Lucas Herrington and squirmed under Hull goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis. Fulham, who had gone six league matches without a victory under Arbeloa, secured all three points against a blunt Hull side and moved off the bottom of the table. Arbeloa described the result as \"massive,\" noting it was the 100th meeting between the two clubs. Hull failed to clear their lines twice, allowing Sander Berge to set up the goal for Iwobi. Despite several promising performances, Fulham struggled to convert chances into goals. The win came after a demanding week, with an away match at Coventry followed by an EFL Cup tie against Crystal Palace.",
  "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/",
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  "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"
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Iwobi’s strike ends Fulham’s winless start",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/epl-iwobis-strike-ends-fulhams-winless-start",
        "published": "2026-10-17T19:36:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
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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."
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