Marco Silva Discusses Antonee Robinson's Future Amid Premier League Interest

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Fulham's manager, Marco Silva, is steering clear of discussions about Antonee Robinson's future. The full-back has caught the eye this season, drawing interest from top Premier League clubs. Silva considers Robinson among the league's best left-backs but prefers to focus on his current performance. "I don't want to talk too much about him because I know in January the same story is going to follow about Robinson," Silva stated.

Fulham recently extended their unbeaten streak to four matches with a 2-2 draw against Liverpool. Silva praised his players for their dedication and attitude, emphasising the importance of maintaining this momentum against Southampton. "The momentum is here and in our group. I have to give credit to our players for their attitude and commitment," he said.

Southampton, currently without a manager, suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to Liverpool in the EFL Cup midweek. Cameron Archer, who scored for Southampton, stressed the need for unity during challenging times. "We didn't have long to work with Rusky [Simon Rusk], but we trained and he gave us a few ideas," Archer explained.

The Saints are enduring a tough period, having failed to win in their last seven matches across all competitions. Their away form has been particularly poor, with just one point gained on the road this season—the lowest in the Premier League.

For Fulham, Raul Jimenez stands out as a key player. He shares the title of joint-top scorer for Fulham this season with five league goals alongside Alex Iwobi. Jimenez also contributed two assists in the league and scored in Fulham's recent 1-1 draw against Arsenal.

On Southampton's side, Tyler Dibling has been a rare bright spot. The 18-year-old has scored once and provided two assists in all competitions. Dibling ranks third in shots taken and leads in chances created within his team.

Match Prediction: Fulham Favoured

The upcoming match sees Fulham as favourites due to their current form compared to Southampton's struggles. Fulham are on a four-match unbeaten run and have lost only once in their last eight games. In contrast, Southampton have not won any of their last 15 away matches in the Premier League.

Historically, Southampton have struggled at Craven Cottage, winning just once in nine Premier League visits—a 3-0 victory back in February 2014 under Mauricio Pochettino.

Opta Win Probability

No matter the outcome of this match, Southampton will find themselves at the bottom of the table at Christmas for the first time ever. A loss would leave them with just five points—matching Sunderland's record for second-lowest points at Christmas—and only Sheffield United had fewer points (two) during Christmas 2020-21.