Sander Berge felt Fulham more than merited the point they earned against title-chasing Arsenal on Sunday after frustrating the Gunners at Craven Cottage.
The Norwegian midfielder was outstanding in Marco Silva’s midfield and told FFCTV after the final whistle:
“I think it was a strong performance. After Spurs away and Brighton on Thursday night, it was difficult to go again on the Sunday. The games come thick and fast and I’m so proud of the effort from each every one [of my team-mates]. Coming up with a big goal for us early on, the team spirit was there, everyone fought hard, our shape was good. Arsenal is an elite team, they create problems for everyone, so I think we held on well.
When they get the equaliser so early in the second half, they push so much for it, we were quite deep. It’s all about showing the morale and spirit to stay strong and stay in the game. We did really well to take the point when the game when it ended up like that. It says a lot about the chemistry in the team. We are a team developing all the team, getting pushed every day by a great coaching staff making us better. We want to compete against everyone. We are showing the depth of the squad as well. This week we had suspensions and injuries – with a thin squad – and we’ve had three ninety minute games like that against three top teams, we’ve shown our strength. To come away with that performance and the resilience we showed, it was brilliant. I’m very proud to be part of this team.”
Berge was very modest about his own excellent individual display.
“It was a good effort. I think the man of the match award could have got given to many in our team. Everyone did their job brilliantly. It is a tough task defending against such a great team, the way they play football it is difficult to press them. If you don’t press them, you will obviously end up being deep. Everyone defended them. We tried to take our moments when we got them. A killer finish from Raul, which was important for us, and a very strong performance from everyone.
Nice guy and, after a subdued start to life at the Cottage, is now showing his undoubted qualities.
Great signing for Fulham and, with Lukic, also a slow starter, now showing decent form, the basis of an excellent midfield.
If Smith Rowe can get his act together, we might have something special to look forward to.
When you think how much we all dreaded the anticipated departure of Palhinha, it makes you wonder what we were worried about.
Nice interview, Spot on Charles!!
So who steps in for Bassey? Cuenca or FigRolls?
Brilliant season
COYW!
Definitely brings an air of calm and solidity to the defence. A great addition to the team. Well deserved MOTM, albeit there were a few others knocking on the door.
Definitely beginning to see a real team developing, one that doesn’t capitulate and plays with confidence and commitment. Comments regarding ESR spot on, hope he starts to be more involved, he has the talent to be very influential. Just needs to turn up.
Still need a front man who can chip in with regular goals, then we’ll really up there.
Definitely brings an air of calm and solidity to the defence. A great addition to the team. Well deserved MOTM, albeit there were a few others knocking on the door.
Definitely beginning to see a real team developing, one that doesn’t capitulate and plays with confidence and commitment. Comments regarding ESR spot on, hope he starts to be more involved, he has the talent to be very influential. Just needs to turn up.
Still need a front man who can chip in with regular goals, then we’ll really be up there.
Apologies ???? Probably bad enough reading that once!