Muniz and García on target in Fulham’s Carabao Cup cruise past Wimbledon
Fulham’s second London derby this week, a first competitive win for Álvaro Arbeloa. If AFC Wimbledon represent a different echelon to Chelsea, Monday’s visitors, Thursday’s easy progress past League One opponents supplied several reasons for optimism in the new Fulham.
TL;DR
- Fulham defeated AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup.
- Rodrigo Muniz scored his first goal since the opening game of last season.
- Gonzalo García, a new signing, also scored.
- Manager Álvaro Arbeloa emphasized the importance of squad rotation and giving opportunities to young players.
- Academy graduates Macaulay Zepa and Chibby Nwoko showed promise.
- Shea Charles and Luc De Fougerolles made notable appearances.
- Wimbledon posed a threat from set pieces.