Fulham striker Jari Litmanen is fit but will not participate in tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Birmingham.

Fulham will be without striker Eddie Johnson for tomorrow’s trip to face Reading in the Barclays Premier League.

Striker David Healy is a doubt for Fulham’s visit to rock-bottom Derby after suffering an ankle injury on international duty with Northern Ireland.

IT is almost 10 years since Michael Owen announced himself as a major player on football’s international stage with a wonderful World Cup goal against Argentina in St Etienne.

Roy Hodgson has no fresh injury worries ahead of the trip to Newcastle tomorrow.

Struggling Fulham have Alexei Smertin available again for the home game against Everton on Sunday.

ROY HODGSON refuses to believe his Fulham side are heading for the drop.

Fulham will be without Alexei Smertin for their Barclays Premier League fixture at Blackburn tomorrow.

Jari Litmanen has returned to full training with Fulham following a recent heart scare but will not be involved in tomorrow’s Premier League game against Manchester United.

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.

GARETH SOUTHGATE has urged Middlesbrough to aim high after Jeremie Aliadiere all but banished any lingering relegation fears on Teesside.

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

ROY HODGSON claimed his first point as Fulham boss after a dogged display but his men remain in deep relegation trouble with just two wins from 24 Premier League outings.

Bristol Rovers 0 Fulham 0 (aet Rovers win 5-3 on pens)

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.

Fulham 1 Chelsea 2

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.

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

Tottenham 5 Fulham 1

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

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.

Peter Crouch believes Liverpool are running into form just at the right time to ensure a glittering second half to the season.

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

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

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

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.

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.

MARK VIDUKA capped what could prove to be his Middlesbrough swansong with a clinically-taken double as the Teessiders eased past Fulham.

All the starting teams for the final round of matches in the 2006/7 Barclays Premiership have been confirmed.

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

All of today's starting teams for the 3pm games in the Premiership.

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

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.