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Fulham vs West Ham

Fulham will be looking for their second victory under Claudio Ranieri as they host an in-form West Ham United side at Craven Cottage.

Source: Sky Sports

The Cottagers lost to Manchester United last weekend at Old Trafford and will be severely tested against the Hammers' red-hot attack.

West Ham have scored nine goals in their last three games - and have also won each one of them as they continue to climb up the table under Manuel Pellegrini.

The last time these sides played each other was more than four years ago, when Fulham won 2-1 against the Hammers in the Premier League.

 

Team News

Fulham will be without Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa after his sending off at Manchester United last weekend.

Calum Chambers is set to return after a minor problem that saw him sit out of last weekend's loss to United.

West Ham midfielder Jack Wilshere will miss a third successive game with an ankle injury.

Lucas Perez looks a doubt with a cut foot, with Michail Antonio or Andy Carroll in line to replace the Spaniard.

 

The Managers

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini has claimed his opposite number Claudio Ranieri "needs time" to work his magic at Fulham.

"It will be a difficult game," Pellegrini said. "They are the bottom of the table but they have a new manager.

"To win against Leicester, like they have, is not something that teams do often. Ranieri has just started there, of course. Every manager needs time and I hope he gets it."

 

Match Stats

- Fulham have won three out of their last four home games where they have played West Ham.

- These sides last met back in the 2013-14 season, with the Hammers winning 3-0 at Upton Park - resulting in Martin Jol being sacked by Fulham.

- Eight out of Fulham's nine points in the league have been earned at Craven Cottage this season.

- Manuel Pellegrini was in charge at Manchester City when they beat Fulham 5-0 and 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium in the 13/14 season.

- West Ham are a win away from four league wins in a row for the first time since February 2014.

 

Betting Odds

Fulham: 19/10

Draw: 13/5

West Ham United: 6/4

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