Fulham Edges Leeds 1-0 Amid Midfield Shortages, Transfer Frustrations

Fulham manager Marco Silva expressed satisfaction with his team's resilience in a narrow victory over Leeds, highlighting the difficulty in breaking down a well-organized Leeds defense and praising the impact of new signing Kevin. Silva acknowledged the squad's midfield limitations following the sale of Andreas Pereira without replacement, emphasizing the need to avoid injuries in that area. He also warned his squad not to underestimate Leeds, recognizing their winning mentality and solid start to the season. Leeds manager Daniel Farke made a surprising lineup change by starting Brenden Aaronson on the wing, seeking increased attacking output amid Leeds' poor away form and struggle to convert chances. Both clubs experienced contrasting transfer window outcomes: Fulham was active on deadline day with several signings including Chukwueze, Kevin, and Kusi-Asare to strengthen the squad, while Leeds failed to secure their targeted attacker Harry Wilson, ending their summer business early. Silva showed frustration over the limited spending in previous seasons but remains focused on maximizing his current players' potential to compete effectively in the Premier League.