Newcastle 4 Stoke 1

STOKE billed this game as a ‘Kids for a Quid’ fixture, but they could now stand accused of cruelty to children after an absolutely abysmal advert for the Championship.

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 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 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.

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

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.

WYCOMBE produced a major upset to send Fulham tumbling out of the Carling Cup with a famous victory at Craven Cottage.

Fulham boss Chris Coleman is set to name an unchanged side for Saturday’s Barclays Premiership clash with Sheffield United.

Fulham have signed promising defender Gabriel Zakuani from Leyton Orient on a four-year deal, subject to a medical.

Fulham are poised to complete the signing of defender Gabriel Zakuani from League One side Leyton Orient.

Fulham 1 Leyton Orient 2