Fulham have so far kept pace with the title contenders and favourites to finish in the European places come May. They sit sixth in the table, above Newcastle, Tottenham, Brighton and Manchester United. Still early days but still an impressive feat, and not one considered a surprise in west London.

Silva is now the longest-serving Fulham boss since Chris Coleman between 2003 and 2007 and, after signing a new deal in 2023, is committed to Craven Cottage until the end of the 2025-26 season. Having already secured one top-half top-flight finish, he will be hungry to achieve another before departing west London.

Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo will have to cope without the services of Gibbs-White following his dismissal against Brighton & Hove Albion. Gibbs-White was given his marching orders in the 83rd minute of the 2-2 draw after receiving his second yellow card of the contest.

Marco Silva wants Fulham to "write a different story" against Newcastle ahead of their Premier League clash at Craven Cottage. The Cottagers 1-0 defeat to Eddie Howe's men back in April continued their winless run against Newcastle,

Fulham boss Marco Silva has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Nottingham Forest (kick-off 15:00 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference:

The Mexican has struggled for regular goals since a serious head injury he suffered playing for Wolves against Arsenal in November 2020

Jimenez brought up his 50th Premier League goal as Fulham ended Nottingham Forest's unbeaten start but he should not have been given the chance to score.

Raul Jimenez's effort from the penalty spot handed Nottingham Forest their first defeat of the Premier League season.