Fulham and Crystal Palace are experiencing contrasting fortunes in the Premier League, but have one thing in common: ambitious, sought-after head coaches whose contracts expire next summer.

Following defeat at Craven Cottage, the Lads need to show their resilience as we prepare for the visit of Bournemouth

An underperforming Fulham side host a high-flying Sunderland at Craven Cottage. BBC Sport examines some of the key talking points surrounding this clash. Not many would have predicted Fulham to trail one of the three promoted sides by eight points almost a third of the way into this campaign.

In a disappointing match for Sunderland, it left bitterness for the fans and the whole squad. An unexpected domination from Fulham resulted intake a victory aga

The Premier League has gone all 1990s — an era where Fulham weren’t in it — and they are struggling to compete

From the lack of shots to the abysmal weather, this was arguably Sunderland's poorest game since their return to the Premier League. Sunderland had just four attempts in the match, their fewest in a Premier League game since January 2017, and would have barely deserved a point.

Trai Hume has expressed his frustration with the free kick that led to Fulham ’s winning goal at Craven Cottage on Saturday, but admitted that Sunderland could have no complaints with the final result.

Once off-limits, a stretch of the Thames beside Fulham FC’s stadium is now a high-end dining and entertainment hotspot. The FT joins the jetty set for an exclusive stay at its new hotel