Overview
- The spot kick came after Douglas Luiz clipped Kevin in first-half stoppage time, with Anthony Taylor awarding the foul.
- VAR official Paul Howard confirmed the on-field decision after review, as the Premier League Match Centre explained.
- Raúl Jiménez preserved a perfect Premier League record from the spot at 11 out of 11, equalling Yaya Touré.
- Both sides managed absences linked to AFCON and injuries, with Fulham missing Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze and Forest without Ibrahim Sangaré and Willy Boly.
- Forest’s recent surge under Sean Dyche, including a 3-0 win over Spurs, faltered as they failed to convert pressure in the league’s final match before Christmas.