LAWRIE SANCHEZ accepted Fulham had missed a golden chance to all but secure their top-flight status after they were beaten at Arsenal.

Arsenal are forced into making a couple of changes against relegation-threatened Fulham this afternoon as they look to close the gap on Liverpool in the race for third place in the Premiership.

MANAGER Chris Coleman understood why Fulham fans booed him off and called for his dismissal after the 3-1 defeat by Manchester City left the Cottagers just four points clear of the Premiership relegation zone.

DAVID MOYES hailed his Everton stars after they forced their way into fifth place in the Premier League with a 4-1 hammering of Fulham.

Fulham defender Ian Pearce has been ruled out of the Barclays Premiership clash at Everton with a foot injury.

Fulham will include on-loan striker Vincenzo Montella in their squad to face Portsmouth despite the Italian needing a late fitness test.

Central defender Philippe Christanval is back in the Fulham squad for the trip to Wigan.

Carlos Bocanegra cancelled out John Carew's controversial opener to earn Fulham a draw against Aston Villa in the Barclays Premiership clash at Craven Cottage.

Cristiano Ronaldo blasted home an 87th-minute winner as Manchester United dug deep into their reserves of strength to take a massive stride towards the Barclays Premiership title with a 2-1 win.

Gary Neville was a surprise absentee as Manchester United looked to extend their Barclays Premiership lead to nine points with victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Fulham have lost Franck Queudrue for the lunchtime kick-off at home to Barclays Premiership leaders Manchester United tomorrow.

Fulham 0 Tottenham 4

Mido has been restored to the Tottenham line-up for today's FA Cup fifth-round tie against Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Fulham will be without suspended captain and former Spurs midfielder Michael Brown at home to Tottenham in the FA Cup fifth round.

BOLTON manager Sam Allardyce lauded Jussi Jaaskelainen as the number one goalkeeper in the Premiership after his side stepped up their bid for a place in Europe.

The following are the teams for today's Premiership matches.

Fulham defender Ian Pearce (leg) is sidelined after picking up a knock in the defeat at Sheffield United in midweek, but Phillippe Christanval and Carlos Bocanegra both return to the squad for the Barclays Premiership visit of Newcastle.

Sheffield United 2 Fulham 0

Fulham boss Chris Coleman has no fresh injury concerns ahead of their trip to Sheffield United in the Barclays Premiership on Tuesday evening.

The man now known in London as well as Rome as the Little Aeroplane brought down Coca-Cola Championship high-flyers Stoke to steer Fulham through to the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Fulham 1 Tottenham 1

Steed Malbranque made a return to Fulham and was in the Tottenham starting XI for the Barclays Premiership clash at Craven Cottage.

West Ham United 3 Fulham 3

Fulham welcome back French defender Philippe Christanval for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership match against West Ham at Upton Park.

Fulham manager Chris Coleman has included striker Vincenzo Montella in his squad for the awkward FA Cup clash with Leicester.

Fulham face an anxious wait for news on the extent of the neck damage suffered by Antti Niemi in yesterday’s goalless Barclays Premiership draw with Watford.

Fulham 0 Watford 0

Watford survived a ferocious first-half onslaught in an incident-packed Barclays Premiership clash with Fulham to leave Craven Cottage with a point.

Fulham boss Chris Coleman welcomes back striker Heidar Helguson for the visit of Watford to Craven Cottage.

Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho has dropped Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko to the substitutes’ bench to accommodate Claude Makelele in midfield for their Prmiership clash with Fulham today.

Dutch striker Collins John has been called into the Fulham attack to replace the suspended Heider Helguson for tomorrow’s visit to Chelsea.

Fulham defender Zat Knight will miss tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Charlton because of a broken jaw.

Fulham defender Zat Knight will miss Wednesday’s Barclays Premiership clash with Charlton because of a broken jaw.

FULHAM survived a late flourish to climb four places in the Barclays Premiership with a victory that heaps further pressure on Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will be restored to the starting line-up as manager Rafael Benitez makes five expected changes for the visit of Fulham to Anfield today.

Fulham central defender Ian Pearce is set for an instant return to the side for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership visit to Blackburn Rovers, after serving a one-match ban in the midweek 2-1 home win over Arsenal.

Fulham’s injury problems have intensified, with Carlos Bocanegra and Franck Queudrue missing tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Arsenal.

These are the teams for in today's 3pm Premiership action.

Midfielder Michael Brown is close to a recall to the Fulham starting line-up for tomorrow’s visit of Reading after a stint on the sidelines with an ankle injury.

Michael Brown has not recovered from a bruised ankle and will not play in the Barclays Premiership clash against Portsmouth at Fratton Park.

Fulham 1 Everton 0

Wigan boss Paul Jewell made three enforced changes for the Barclays Premiership clash with Wigan at Craven Cottage.

Fulham captain Luis Boa Morte returns to the squad for tomorrow’s home match against Wigan but he will have to settle for a place on the bench.

Aston Villa 1 Fulham 1