Silva is now the longest-serving Fulham boss since Chris Coleman between 2003 and 2007 and, after signing a new deal in 2023, is committed to Craven Cottage until the end of the 2025-26 season. Having already secured one top-half top-flight finish, he will be hungry to achieve another before departing west London.

Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo will have to cope without the services of Gibbs-White following his dismissal against Brighton & Hove Albion. Gibbs-White was given his marching orders in the 83rd minute of the 2-2 draw after receiving his second yellow card of the contest.

Marco Silva wants Fulham to "write a different story" against Newcastle ahead of their Premier League clash at Craven Cottage. The Cottagers 1-0 defeat to Eddie Howe's men back in April continued their winless run against Newcastle,

Fulham boss Marco Silva has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Nottingham Forest (kick-off 15:00 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference: