Fulham secured a 2-0 Premier League victory over Newcastle at Craven Cottage, giving Marco Silva a winning farewell in what could be his final match in charge.
Tom Cairney's second-half wondergoal sealed the three points, while Issa Diop's header had earlier opened the scoring. Silva is due to meet with club hierarchy next week to decide on his future after five years at the club.
Silva's Future in Doubt
The Portuguese manager has repeatedly declined to commit himself either publicly or in private, despite Fulham offering a three-year extension. Much could depend on whether Benfica make an offer to replace Jose Mourinho, who is bound for Real Madrid.
Season Review
Both teams entered the match with frustrated ambitions. Newcastle's Champions League hopes effectively ended in February with just one win in seven games.
For Fulham, their season held promise as recently as their final home game. Had they beaten Bournemouth on May 9, this result would have been enough for sixth place.
An inability to grind out consistent results ultimately cost them. Since the turn of 2026, they have won back-to-back league matches only once—a signal that may prompt Silva to depart.