Fulham host Wolves this Saturday in an afternoon kick-off. Expect this to be hard-fought contest between two teams, both yet to taste defeat this season.
Relegation favourites not so long ago, Wolves have recouped well in the last month, climbing to 14th n the table. McCarthy's men have recorded two home draws against Everton and Stoke City, apart from an away win against West Ham. Also, Fulham have not beaten Wolves in their last 4 Premier league encounters.
Mick McCarthy will be particularly happy with Ebanks-Blake's form, this season. Hahnemann has been impressive, in goal.
Fulham had a tremendous seventh place finish last season, and their exploits in Europe have propped up manager Roy Hodgson as a contender for 'manager of the year'. Fulham have built up steam in the Europa Cup where they have reached the Semis.
In particular, Fulham's defence has stood the test this season, with just 37 goals conceded in 33 league matches. Also, their home performances have been exceptional, compensating for their poor away record. In fact, in ten games at Craven Cottage, the Cottagers have lost just one.
For Fulham, Bobby Zamora is back from injury, and is likely to start, in the Wolves game, and will be the key for the Cottagers in this home game. John Pantsil could make a come-back too. Fulham have luckily hung on to want-away 'keeper Schwarzer, at least till the January transfer window.
Clint Dempsey is likely to sit out, while a late fitness test could be in order, for Simon Davies. The Cottagers could also hand a debut to left-back Carlos Salcida. Moussa Dembele has also been impressive.
In their last match against Liverpool, Fulham fielded the following players: Schwarzer, Baird, Hughes, Hangeland, Konchesky, Duff, Murphy, Etuhu, Greening, Zamora, and Nevland.
Skipper Karl Henry will be missing from Wolves' starting eleven. After being red-carded in the Arsenal match, Henry will have one more match to serve out, after this one, in a three-match ban. as in the game against stoke, Edwards is likely to fill in for Henry. McCarthy will expect a star turn from Kevin Doyle, after shelling out £6.5 mn, a record for the Wanderers.
Wolves' squad is likely to be the same one they named against Stoke: Hahnemann; Zubar, Berra, Craddock, Elokobi, Mancienne, Foley, Edwards, Jones, Jarvis and Doyle.
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