Bernd Leno: There had been more than a few mutterings about our German goalkeeper, given his uncharacteristically shaky few weeks that began with some gifts for beleaguered Burnley at Turf Moor when Fulham were 2-0 up last month. This clean sheet was welcome, as was the fact that he didn’t spill shots into the path of opponents, and looked a lot more decisive from set-plays than his most recent outings. 7

Timothy Castagne: This was the sort of no-frills display that showed how the Belgium international has usurped Kenny Tete. Benching the Dutchman was unimaginable at the start of the season, but Castagne has dovetailed well with Harry Wilson of late – and the pair’s commitment to keeping the back door shut was illustrated by an aminated conversation between the right-sided duo after Wilson’s wonderful opener. 7

Antonee Robinson: The American full-back has bounced back from a less than stellar showing in the home defeat by Aston Villa with peerless performances at Old Trafford and here, when he kept Tariq Lamptey and Simon Andingra quiet throughout what turned into a comfortable victory. Robinson was typically lively in raiding along the left flank – with his turn of pace and reading of the game offering point of attack. 7

Tosin Adarabioyo: Another assured display from Tosin Adarabioyo to add to his successful return to Manchester last weekend. His profitable partnership with Calvin Bassey at the heart of a miserly back four makes us yearn for the former City academy graduate to sign a new deal at Craven Cottage, but Adarabioyo is eyeing a Champions’ League opportunity – on the basis of his interview with Henry Winter last week. After securing Marco Silva’s future, the centre half’s contractual situation is the next test of Fulham’s ambition. 7

Calvin Bassey: A brilliant outing for Bassey, who has inked himself in as Fulham’s first-choice left-sided centre back after two superb showings on his return from AFCON. He set the tone early on by brushing Evan Ferguson aside as if he wasn’t there – and the talented Irish teenager never really recovered. Bassey was utterly dominant, strong in the tackle and the Whites benefited from his forward passing. 8

Harrison Reed: This wasn’t the most visually attractive display from Reed, who did the dirty stuff well in the absence of Joaoa Palhinha to ensure that Brighton were unable to get a foothold until Fulham were well in front. Perhaps he didn’t hit the heights of Old Trafford, but the ‘Ginger Iniesta’ won three tackles and made three clearances in the defensive third as well as blocking two goalbound shots. Gareth Southgate could certainly do worse. 7

Sasa Lukic: We might have poked fun at Oscar’s championing of the Serbian midfielder when he wasn’t getting much game time – and it looked pretty preposterous after a woeful cameo from the bench at Bournemouth – but Lukic hasn’t half made his doubters eat their words. In his more natural playmaking role, the former Torino man has been sensational. Brilliant at Old Trafford, Lukic filled two roles in one: snapping into tackles like the suspended Palhinha and playing passes in the manner of captain Cairney. Silva will have a puzzler to solve pre-Wolves as to how to accommodate Palhinha’s return. 8

Harry Wilson: The Welshman was unfortunate not to score at Old Trafford, but rectified that mistake with a classical curler after Brighton foolishly let him cut onto his stronger left foot. Prince Harry then delivered a delightful ball for Rodrigo Muniz to double the lead and he was unfortunate not to add to his tally in the second half, seeing close-range shots blocked by Joel Veltman and Lewis Dunk. A top class performance. 9

Alex Iwobi: Iwobi wasn’t quite as influential as he ended up being at Old Trafford, but then how could he be? The Nigerian roamed across midfield from the left with intent, making a number of intelligent runs to unsettle the Albion defence, but faded in the second half before being replaced. 7

Andreas Pereira: The Brazilian buzzed around with intent and was unlucky – as well as personally culpable – not to score himself. His work rate and leading of Fulham’s press makes him a key figure in the Silva set-up and you could see the signs of confidence after his excellent reunion with Manchester United. Pereira did blot his copybook by failing to convert a one-on-one with Jason Steele, but this display was much more positive than some of his previous outings. 7

Rodrigo Muniz: Muniz’s magnificent transformation from third choice forward to the reincarnation of Pele is still staggering. The Brazilian’s improving English allows us all to hear about how hard he has worked since being bombed out by Middlesbrough on loan last year – and even earlier this season as Marco Silva opted for Raul Jimenez after the departure of our former number nine. The first two goals show his importance to the team – two brave headers against Webster and Estupanian – to create a half chance for Wilson before he met Wilson’s ball with an emphatic header of his own. Already a Cottage cult hero, the mind boggles at where Muniz might end up if he continues on this trajectory. 9

Substitutes:

Tom Cairney: He wasn’t required to do much more than keep the ball as the Whites protected their 2-0 advantage, but Cairney is the kind of cultured passer who will do that job in his sleep. 6

Willian: A welcome return from injury for the Brazilian veteran, who showed a few nice touches and plenty of energy after coming off the bench. Could well be in line to start at Wolves next week. 6

Bobby De Cordova-Reid: Didn’t need long to mark his 200th appearance by robbing Pascal Gross and putting Adama Traore clear with a peach of pass off the outside of his foot. 7

Adama Traore: Scored his first Fulham goal after his first touch brought De Corodva-Reid’s brilliant ball under his spell. Pleased to see him opt for placement rather than power (reversing the trend that saw him shoot straight at Aaron Ramsdale and Emi Martinez earlier this season. 7