Cole’s double downs dismal Fulham

Carlton Cole’s first ever Premier League double breathed new life into West Ham’s survival bid as they came from behind to inflict a damaging defeat on Fulham. Cole scored twice to secure the Hammers’ first away victory since August and Avram Grant...

Hughes hoping for Cottage comfort

Aaron Hughes hopes home advantage will give Fulham the edge over local rivals West Ham in Sunday’s crunch relegation clash at Craven Cottage. The Hammers head across London on Boxing Day looking to gain three points to move off the bottom of the Barclays Premier...

Hughes disappointed with another draw

Fulham boss Mark Hughes bemoaned the lack of a penalty decision after seeing Fulham draw 1-1 at West Ham to maintain their unbeaten start to the Premier League season. Referee Andre Marriner failed to give a penalty when Eddie Johnson went down under pressure in the...

Piquionne pinches point

Freddie Piquionne’s third goal in as many games grabbed a precious point for West Ham as Avram Grant’s side extended their unbeaten run to four games in an enthralling draw with Fulham. Grant was happy to talk up the progress amongst his charges, who have...

West Ham v Fulham: Team news

West Ham: Green, Jacobsen, da Costa, Upson, Gabbidon, Barrera, Parker, Noble, Boa Morte, Obinna, Piquionne. Subs: Stech, Tomkins, Cole, Kovac, McCarthy, Ilunga, Stanislas. Fulham: Schwarzer, Baird, Hangeland, Hughes, Salcido, Davies, Etuhu, Murphy, Duff, Eddie...