Birthday boy Berbatov lifts gloom at Cottage

Fulham 3 West Ham 1

After a bright start to the season, the Cottagers’ form has tailed off dramatically and manager Martin Jol admitted in the build-up this clash was “vital” to his struggling side.

That sense of importance was evident from the outset as Fulham came out swinging, with Berbatov nodding home the opener just 10 minutes in.