Fulham defender Brede Hangeland is determined to help the Cottagers climb the Premier League table following their poor start to the campaign.

Martin Jol’s side currently sit outside the drop zone on goal difference after taking just seven points from their opening seven fixtures. taking points against the top clubs at times.”

But it could have been worse, with the Cottagers picking up their first win in the 1-0 home success over Stoke last time, and Hangeland is desperate for more points. taking points against the top clubs at times.”

Jol’s side play fellow strugglers Crystal Palace on Monday and high-fliers Southampton on Saturday – with both games being shown live on Sky Sports – before ties against Liverpool and Manchester United. taking points against the top clubs at times.”

Hangeland told Dagbladet: “I am not particularly pleased (with the points total). taking points against the top clubs at times.”

“That statistic doesn’t impress anyone. We’ve got work to do – we have had a fairly tough programme, but one point on average per match is worse than we had planned.” taking points against the top clubs at times.”

Regarding the win over Stoke, he added: “I hope it was a turning point. taking points against the top clubs at times.”

“It was a truly important win. Without it, it would have looked really bad. taking points against the top clubs at times.”

“It is still early in the season. We should not get stressed, but we are hoping to get more in the future and advance in the standings. taking points against the top clubs at times.”

“I would like us to collect some points in the two upcoming matches, before the two difficult matches. taking points against the top clubs at times.”

“It is possible to take points against United and Liverpool. We’ve got a tradition of taking points against the top clubs at times.”