Fulham star ready for Leeds United challenge after landmark goal

Leeds United have been handed a major warning by one player looking to bring an end to the impressive run of form that has boosted the Whites’ hopes of preserving their Premier League status.

Despite last week’s agonisingly late 4-3 defeat at Newcastle United, Daniel Farke’s men will head into Saturday’s home clash with Fulham looking to extend their impressive run of form to just one defeat in their last nine games in all competitions. After going unbeaten in seven Premier League games prior to their loss in the North East, the Whites are now eight points clear of the relegation zone and are in a confident mood as they look to create further space to the bottom three.

However, the Cottagers are also in strong form ahead of their trip to Elland Road and could actually move into the top five of the Premier League table if results fall in their favour and they are able to claim a win over the Whites. One Fulham player that has caught the eye this season is club record signing Kevin, who racked up his first goal for the club in their FA Cup third round win against Middlesbrough. The Brazilian winger admitted his side will face ‘a difficult game’ against Leeds on Saturday afternoon - but warned he is now on the hunt for his maiden Premier League strike.

He told Fulham’s official club website: “Yeah, I’m very happy for my first goal. It was very important for me. This group, my friends, help me all the time, and I’m very happy for my first goal. Now I want my first goal in the Premier League, and I’ll wait for the [Leeds] game. It’s a difficult game, but we’re working every day and we’re looking forward to it. It’s special for me. I scored the goal, and to see the fans speak to me all the time, it’s very important to me.”

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