Fulham travel to Goodison Park this weekend knowing full well that unless they string together some decent results, they may well be playing in the Championship next year. The Cottagers lost their last Premiership game 2-0 to Manchester United thanks to a Ronaldo brace.

Everton on the other hand came down to Earth after their 7-1 rout of Sunderland drawing 0-0 at Portsmouth. Manager David Moyes will not have been happy with the result as Everton created plenty of chances, but were unable to convert. Since they lost the Merseyside derby in October, Everton have managed to win three games and draw two in the Premiership.

For Everton, Stubbs is out for at least four weeks after straining his calf muscle in training. Baines is still struggling with an ankle injury and is being monitored on a day-to-day basis. Fatigue may also be a factor for Everton players as they take on Zenit St Petersburg in the UEFA Cup midweek.

Defender Joseph Yobo and goalkeeper Tim Howard are doubtful for that game it is unclear if they will be fit for the weekend clash. Yobo has an ankle injury, while Howard has been sick this week, according to a club release. German keeper Stefan Wessels may take Howard's place if he misses out. Everton are 9th on the Premiership table with 24 points from 15 games.

Fulham's last game was not all that memorable as they lost to defending champions Manchester United, but Lawrie Sanchez' men have shown they are up for the fight with their 2-2 draw against Blackburn in the previous game. To be fair to Sanchez his team has been hit by injuries to key players. Elliot and Pearce are struggling with strained calf muscles, while Christanval and Bullard are out with knee injuries.

Fulham are 14th on the Premiership table with 13 points from 15 games. Last season this fixture was clinched 4-1 by Everton, a result that will delight manager Moyes if repeated this time as well.

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