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Iwobi on target as Fulham beat Ndidi’s Leicester

At Craven Cottage, Fulham ended their 12-year jinx of failing to win their opening home fixture in style.

The hosts drew first blood in the 18th minute through summer signing Emile Smith Rowe, who latched onto Adama Traoré’s neat pass before thumping a left-footed shot past Mads Hermansen.

Leicester, however, fought back and equalised in the 38th minute. Wout Faes’ thumping header from a corner was initially ruled out for offside against Jamie Vardy, but referee Darren Bond overturned his decision after consulting the VAR monitor.

The game remained delicately poised until the 70th minute, when Iwobi stamped his authority on the match.

former Arsenal player was sent racing through on goal by Anthony Robinson’s first-time ball around the corner before squeezing a left-footed shot past Hermansen to restore Fulham’s lead.