Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has to decide whether to reintroduce captain Brian McBride to the starting line-up for the visit of West Ham after the American’s two recent substitute appearances following a long-term knee injury.

Erik Nevland could make his Fulham debut in the Barclays Premier League clash against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Arsenal welcome back winger Tomas Rosicky for today's Premier League trip to Fulham following a virus.

Brede Hangeland was not signed in time to feature for Fulham in the Barclays Premier League clash against Arsenal at Craven Cottage.

Fulham have fitness doubts over midfielder Jimmy Bullard and defenders Carlos Bocanegra and Aaron Hughes for the FA Cup third round replay at League One Bristol Rovers.

Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard may start for Fulham in tomorrow’s FA Cup third round replay at Bristol Rovers.

FIGHTING spirit has never been in short supply in London’s east end, and West Ham now appear to be maintaining that proud tradition.

Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard has an outside chance of being included in the squad for tomorrow’s trip to West Ham.

“GOODNIGHT Irene” sang the 7,000 Rovers fans when they weren’t busy taunting the home crowd.

Fulham winger Hameur Bouazza returns from suspension for Sunday’s FA Cup third round tie against Bristol Rovers.

New Fulham boss Roy Hodgson will be without defender Aaron Hughes (calf) for the New Year’s Day clash with west London neighbours Chelsea at Craven Cottage.

MIKAEL FORSSELL has backed his former international boss Roy Hodgson to keep Fulham in the Premier League.

Fulham are without Moritz Volz for tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Birmingham.

Ledley King made his first appearance of the season in Tottenham’s Premier League clash against Fulham at White Hart Lane.

Defender Elliot Omozusi is doubtful for Fulham’s trip to Tottenham on St Stephen's Day.

LAWRIE SANCHEZ admits his plans to spend his way out of trouble have been put in jeopardy by the club's unwanted arrival in the Premier League relegation zone.

Fulham midfielder Alexey Smertin will miss tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Everton because of a muscle problem.

Fulham full-back Moritz Volz played for the reserves this week but is still building up his fitness and is not expected to feature in the Barclays Premier League clash at Manchester United on Monday.

Fulham have no fresh injury worries ahead of Sunday’s home game with Blackburn.

THE KOP saluted Fernando Torres after the striker climbed off the bench to spectacular effect, but it was an unsung Spaniard who was the inspiration behind Liverpool’s first Premier League home win for two months.

Carlos Bocanegra returns from suspension to face Liverpool this weekend, but Elliott Omozusi must serve a ban after his sending off last week against Reading.

IF Stuart Pearce — Psycho himself — winced as he witnessed at first hand the rigours of Roy Keane’s training regime, it is no wonder the Sunderland manager is now questioning whether he is pushing his players too hard.

Fulham are missing suspended defender Paul Konchesky for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Sunderland.

Fulham will be without striker Collins John for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League visit of Derby, after the Dutchman was struck down by a fever.

LAWRIE SANCHEZ and his Fulham team left Craven Cottage with the jeers of the crowd ringing in their ears after Portsmouth’s smash-and-grab win sent them spiralling into the bottom three.

Fulham boss Lawrie Sanchez is likely to keep faith with an unchanged team for Sunday’s home game against Portsmouth.

Fulham will be without defender Moritz Volz for tomorrow’s derby with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as the German has a groin problem.

DANNY MURPHY is in line for his first Fulham start at home to Bolton in the Carling Cup on Wednesday after helping them save a point in another six-goal thriller at Craven Cottage.

Aaron Hughes is available to make his Fulham debut against Wigan tomorrow after overcoming an ankle injury.

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Antti Niemi returns from a wrist injury and will start in goal for Fulham against Tottenham.

Fulham have no fresh injury worries ahead of their trip to Coca-Cola League Two side Shrewsbury in the Carling Cup tomorrow night.

Antti Niemi remains sidelined with his wrist injury, so Tony Warner will start in goal for the third match in succession as Fulham host Middlesbrough in the Barclays Premier League tomorrow.

FULHAM manager Lawrie Sanchez hailed striker David Healy after his goal helped the Cottagers come from behind to beat Bolton 2-1.

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Antti Niemi has had an MRI scan on his wrist injury and has been told there is no damage, apart from bruising.

Fulham defender Aaron Hughes will miss Sunday’s Premier League clash with Arsenal because of an ankle injury.

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Midfielders Michael Brown and Papa Bouba Diop are suspended for Sunday’s Premiership trip to Middlesbrough.

Fulham have no fresh injury concerns ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Liverpool.

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.

Injured Ian Pearce claimed a dramatic late Fulham equaliser after Niko Kranjcar’s first goal in English football had raised Portsmouth’s hopes of their first away win since West Ham on Boxing Day.