Fulham take on sublime Everton at Craven Cottage on Saturday
Martin Jol’s Fulham will look to humble Everton when the two sides meet in a Premier League game at Craven Cottage this weekend.
It has been smooth sailing for the London-based team so far, who have notched up 14 points from their first 9 games and occupy the seventh spot on the table. Last week, they played out an enthralling 3-3 draw at Reading, but will be eyeing more than just
a point when they take on an in-form http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-c10409 Moyes’ team.
For Everton, the game will provide them with an opportunity to catch up with their top-four rivals. A draw against bitter rivals, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809, at the weekend forced them to relinquish their fourth place in the table. However, the men in blue are expected to
go out all guns blazing on Saturday, and are sure to test Fulham’s resilience to its limits.
Fulham
The home team put up a spirited show against Reading in their last game and won’t be interested in fielding in too many changes.
John Arne Riise, Brede Hangeland and Aaron Hughes are expected to retain their positions in the backline.
Jol is likely to stick with the same midfield combination and could start with his ace striker, Dimitar Berbatov with Hugo Rodallega playing his associate role.
Besides that, the team are not marred by any major injuries and are likely to go into the game with their best side.
Expected Starting Line-up:
Brede Hangeland (Captain), Mark Schwarzer (Goalkeeper), http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hugo-Rodallega-c16414.
Results of last five league games:
D W D L W
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The Toffees have got no injury woes to tend to going into the game on Saturday.
Although defender Sylvain Distin was subjected to a rash challenge from Luis Suarez in the previous match, the Frenchman is fully fit for the fixture and will team up with Leighton Baines and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Phil-Jagielka-c29902 in the rearguard.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Darron-Gibson-c10368 is yet to make a full recovery from his injury and could take another couple of weeks before making a return to the squad.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Steven-Pienaar-c34208 is also set to miss out on the action, as he is still serving his three-match suspension.
In the absence of the South African International, the manager could play newcomers Steven Naismith and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Kevin-Mirallas-c20751 in the midfield.
Marouane Fellaini will be involved in an attacking role, with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nikica-Jelavic-c27906 spearheading the attack.
Expected Starting Eleven:
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marouane-Fellaini-c24295, Nikica Jelavic.
Results of last five league games:
D D D W W
Prediction:
Fulham 2 : 3 Everton
The Toffees have emerged as a mighty Premier League force this season and are strong favourites to run away with all three points at the weekend.
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