Fulham

Fulham on the other hand sit at the bottom end of the Premier League table - in 18th place while having, 5W, 12D & 16L. They were really never convincing since their promotion to the Premier League at the start of the season. Their last Premier League match ended in a 1-1 draw against Arsenal with Josh Maja (59' P) scoring Fulham's only goal from the penalty spot. Fulham are the second worst attacking side in the Premier League - behind Sheffield United (18 goals), with only 25 goals. Over the course of the season, they conceded 43 goals and thus have a GD of -18. The Cottagers have a goal ratio of 0.76 gpg and a form that reads: LLLLD (Premier League). Scott Parker is being tipped for the managerial job at Spurs but his candidacy would be questioned if he leads Fulham to relegation once again. A 3—4—2—1 formation is on the cards with Josh Maja leading the attack. Both Terence Kongolo and Tom Cairney are ruled out of this tie while Ruben Loftus-Cheek remains doubtful. Scott Parker's side have 27 points ahead of this Premier League tie – seven points short of safety with five more games left to play. They must acquire as many points as possible and hope 17th placed Brighton will drop a few points along the way.

Fulham lost to 4th placed Chelsea on May Day to go five games without a win: LLLDL in the Premier League. Kai Havertz (10' & 49') picked up a brace against the Cottagers, - leaving them rooted to the bottom end of the league table in 18th place with four games left to play. Scott Parker watched on from the sideline as his side put in another woeful performance on Match Day 34. Mathematically, they stand a chance to escape relegation but must win all remaining four games to do so. - A far-fetched possibility, considering Fulham's torrid form which has seen them win only five games in 34 Premier League appearances this season. However, relegation looks inevitable for Fulham as 17th placed Newcastle must also lose all remaining four games to see the Cottagers play another season of Premier League football. Fulham have scored only 25 goals (0.74gpg) this season while conceding twenty more: 45. They have a goal difference of -20 and 27 points after 5W, 12D & 17L. Scott Parker will see if he can pick up a win and three precious points against Burnley on Monday. An attacking 4—2—3—1 formation with Josh Maja in attack is expected. Terence Kongolo, Tom Cairney and Kevin McDonald are all ruled out of this Monday tie.

Fulham were sent back to the Championship after the 2-0 loss to Burnley on Monday. They looked like the better side in the opening minutes of the game as they pressed for an early goal. But minutes later, they almost conceded. However, Chris Wood saw his header deflected wide - inches away from goal. Ashley R. Westwood (35') eventually broke the deadlock after tucking the ball away quickly, thanks to Vydra's assist. Nine minutes later, Chris Wood (44') fired a vicious volley past Fulham's goalkeeper for Burnley's second goal. Fulham tried to fight back but Andre Anguissa saw his attempt rattle the crossbar – the closest they came as a dejected-looking Scott Parker walked off the pitch, hurt and gutted after the game. Staying in this division was success for us, we knew it was always going to be a challenge but it is bitterly disappointing not to do that, Parker said after the game. It was the anti-climax of a torrid season which leaves Fulham relegated twice in three seasons with Scott Parker at the helm. Having played 35 games with three games left, Fulham are in 18th place with 27 points accrued from 5W, 12D & 18L. The Cottagers have a goal ratio of 0.71 goals per game - a poor record to keep any side playing top-flight football for another season. With no wins in five games: LLDLL, and nothing left to play for except 18th place, Scott Parker might field his reserve team in a 4—2—3—1 formation on Saturday. On availability, Tom Cairney and Terence Kongolo remain doubtful.

Fulham lost to Southampton on Saturday, the 15th of May when they visited Saint Mary’s Stadium. Che Adams (27’), Nathan Tella (60’) and Theo Walcott (82’) scored for the Saints while Premier League debutant, Fabio Carvalho (75’) scored Fulham’s only goal. It was the fourth defeat for Fulham in five games: LDLLL (Premier League). Scott Parker took the positives out of the defeat. We showed pride, effort, and some good bits, he said in his post-match interview. At 2-0 down, we got ourselves back into the game with a lovely goal from Fabio, he added. Already relegated, this game is inconsequential for Fulham rooted in 18th place after 5W, 12D & 19L. On goals, they have only 26 but conceded about twice as many, 50 - and hence, have a G.D. of -24. The Cottagers will be looking to bow out of the Premier League with decent performances over the next two games. A 4—2—3—1 formation looks likely from Scott Parker on Tuesday. Fabio Carvalho who made his Premier League debut became the club’s third-youngest Premier League scorer at the age of 18 years and 260 days after the goal against Southampton. Fulham have only 27 points ahead of this fixture.

Relegated Fulham held 2nd placed Manchester United to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Tuesday. Edinson Cavani (15’) had put the Red Devils ahead with a superb goal fifteen minutes into the first-half. But Joe Bryan (76’) found the equalizer for Fulham after the break. 1-1! It finished. I thought we were fantastic today, nothing really different in our performance, we came here and played like a big team. An impressed Scott Parker said in his post-match interview. Rooted to 18th place, Fulham haven't won any of their last five games: DLLLD but a win on Sunday would be a gracious exit from the Premier League. The Cottagers picked up only 28 points from 5W, 13D & 19L. A goal ratio of 0.73 goals per game is partly to blame for Fulham’s inability to win enough games and secure Premier League football for another season. A 3—4—2—1 formation with Cavaleiro in attack looks likely on Sunday. The 27-year-old Portuguese forward has only three goals in 26 Premier League appearances this season. Loftus-Cheek and Carvalho would likely be the duo behind him when Fulham returns for their final Premier League game of the season. They will be without as many as four players for this tie. Terence Kongolo, Tom Cairney, Antonee Robinson and Harrison Reed are all ruled out of this fixture.