Fulham suffer third top-flight opening three-game losing streak, previous two ended in relegation

In the third round of the Premier League, Fulham were beaten 2-3 at home by Crystal Palace, suffering three consecutive defeats at the start of the season. According to statistics, this is the third time in Fulham's history that they have suffered three straight opening defeats in the top flight, and the previous two occasions both ended in relegation.

In the first three Premier League matches this season, Fulham, under new manager Arbeloa, have lost to Chelsea, Sunderland and Crystal Palace in succession.

According to statistics, this is only the third time in Fulham's history that they have suffered three consecutive defeats at the start of a top-flight league season. The previous two instances occurred in the 1951-52 season and the 2020-21 season.

It is worth noting that in the two previous seasons when Fulham started a top-flight campaign with three consecutive defeats, they were ultimately relegated.