Fulham got the better of Brentford in the west London derby at Griffin Park. Here’s how we rated the players in the Whites’ 1-0 win.
Kept the Bees in it with some sharp first-half saves and good handling in the area, but was unable to deny Aluko for Fulham’s first goal.
An unremarkable night. Did little wrong, by and large, but not able to get in any telling crosses to support the second-half fightback.
Booked for a late tackle as the Bees chased the game. Typically robust in the challenge and wholehearted throughout.
Mostly put in a good shift. Not his fault Brentford were exposed on the break as the players in front chased the game.
Had a torrid evening dealing with the tireless running of Sone Aluko, who was in inspired form.
Spurned a great chance when gifted a clear run on goal on the hour – forcing a fine save from David Button. But looked the man most likely for the hosts. Fired at the keeper from an angle after another burst down the right.
Not the best night for the midfielder. In common with his team-mates in general, found it difficult to impose himself as he usually does.
Disappointing. Struggled to make an impact and was frequently overrun in midfield. Replaced in the second-half by the lively Sullay Kaikai, who did well.
A frustrating evening. A couple of misplaced passes towards the end summed up his and Brentford’s night.
After last week’s heroics at QPR, he didn’t get going this time, never really posing the kind of threat of which he is capable.
Not given many opportunities to make a difference. Was flagged offside in his one dangerous moment in the second half but did not get the service he needed.
The Whites keeper had surprisingly little to do against his old club, but made a crucial save just past the hour to deny Clarke.
Had a very good first half going forward and a decent second half when he had more to do as the Bees rallied in search of an equaliser.
The on-loan Chelsea defender kept Hogan under wraps well and was good on the ball during the away side’s impressive spells of possession.
No-nonsense display and stood firm in the second half.
Always willing to bomb forward to spark attacks and fired just off target with a typical late surge towards the opposition box.
A tireless display. His workmanlike contribution was an important factor in Fulham’s drives forward and their solidity at the back when it mattered.
The gloved Norwegian assisted in the first Fulham goal and was a tidy performer throughout, even if his influence waned a little as the game wore on.
An oasis of calm and precision passing amid the mayhem. Sure-footed and set the tone for the visitors with his vision and ability to look after the ball. Rounded off a fine night’s work with calm finish to seal the win.
Missed a sitter at the end of the first half when he failed to readjust his feet following up on a parried Cairney effort. Floyd Ayite came on for him with 20 minutes to go and held the ball up well.
Full of energy and desire and always looked capable of unsettling the home defence with his positivity. Scored the all-important opener and curled a second-half effort just over the bar.
Led the line well for Fulham, albeit rarely suggesting he might add to his goal tally for the season, but still claimed an assist for Cairney for the second.
This post was last modified on 28/11/2016