Marco Silva still demanding more from Fulham despite unbeaten start to season

Marco Silva has admitted Fulham are not satisfied with their unbeaten start to life back in the Premier League.

Aleksandar Mitrovic’s last-minute header earned the promoted Cottagers a 3-2 win at Craven Cottage over capital rivals Brentford.

Bobby Decordova-Reid and Palhinha had powered the hosts into a 2-0 lead, only for Christian Norgaard and Ivan Toney to drag the Bees level late.

Brentford hitman Toney also saw two fine finishes chalked off for offside, and Fulham pounced on the reprieves with Mitrovic burying another powerful header for the win.

Fulham began the season as many neutrals’ tip for the drop, but battling points against Liverpool and Wolves followed by a first win of the term against resolute Brentford has seen them start in impressive fashion.

However, boss Silva and company are still demanding more.

“We believe in ourselves, our philosophy and in our way,” said Silva.

“It’s the most difficult and best league in the world.

“But once you’re here you have to challenge, you have to embrace the challenge.

“We know there will be good moments and bad moments, and we have to keep reacting.

“We’re pleased with how we’ve started the season, but we could even have had and obviously would have wanted more points.

“It’s a great afternoon for us. They fought back very well into the game, but after they equalised we started to play our way again, and to command the game again.

“It was a great goal at the end to win the game. We kept calm and fought back into it.

“We deserved the points; overall we were the best team.

“I think we had the best chances to score, I’m really pleased for the players. I’m happy and proud of the team.

“It’s not easy when you’re winning 2-0 and let that slip to be able to come back again.

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