Marco Silva cut a frustrated figure after Fulham's goalless draw with Brentford, a result that highlighted a persistent issue for the Cottagers this season. "There is never a good point. We came here to win," the manager stated bluntly to TNT Sports, setting the tone for a performance that lacked the cutting edge needed for three points in a tight West London derby.

Silva acknowledged a tale of two halves for his side. He felt Fulham controlled the first period, building play effectively, though clear chances were scarce for both teams. The second half, however, saw Brentford gain the upper hand. "We couldn’t build the attack like we did in the first half... In some duels, they were stronger," Silva admitted, pointing to the increasing physical demands of the Premier League as a key challenge his squad must overcome.

The statistics from the match tell a stark story of Fulham's struggles on the road. Despite having 10 attempts, not a single one tested the Brentford goalkeeper—the first time they've failed to register a shot on target in an away league game since April 2023. This lack of offensive punch away from Craven Cottage has been a season-long theme.

Fulham have managed just one win in their last eight Premier League away fixtures. In fact, only 35.6% of their total points this campaign have been earned on their travels, a record better than only Wolverhampton Wanderers. This consistent away form remains the major obstacle between Fulham and any late push for European qualification.

When asked about those continental ambitions, Silva remained defiant but realistic: "We have to keep fighting and win games... We, of course, believe." To turn that belief into reality, finding a way to translate their confident home performances into results on the road will be absolutely critical in the final weeks of the season.