Three-goal blitz seals points for Cottagers

FULHAM smashed three goals in five minutes at a euphoric Loftus Road last night to climb 12 points clear of the drop zone and heighten West Brom’s relegation fears.

Louis Saha nodded home in the 71st minute to put the Cottagers 1-0 up and Pierre Wome thundered in an unbelievable strike from 30 yards to double their lead after 73 minutes.

Fulham fans' delight turned to ecstasy when the prolific Steed Malbranque netted from the penalty spot three minutes later for his eighth goal in six games.