Squad sheets: Fulham v Norwich City

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Norwich last came to Craven Cottage on the final day of the 2004-05 season, knowing that a win could keep them in the top flight. Unfortunately for the visitors, they produced a shambolic performance, lost 6-0 and were relegated, beginning a period of decline that eventually saw them drop as low as the third tier. The Canaries are back now, though, and look far better equipped to survive this time, having arrested a recent mini-slump in form with an easy win over Wolves. Paul Lambert's side will be unsure of what to expect from an inconsistent Fulham side, who have followed three wins with three defeats. Rich Flower

Venue Craven Cottage, Saturday 3pm

Tickets Sold out

Last season n/a

Referee Anthony Taylor

This season's matches 13 Y36, R2, 3.92 cards per game

Odds Fulham 8-11 Norwich 9-2 Draw 14-5

Fulham

Subs from Stockdale, Baird, Kasami, Senderos, Gecov, BH Riise, Frei, Davies, Halliche, Diarra, Etuhu, Trotta, Kacaniklic

Doubtful None

Injured Sidwell (hernia, 9 apr), Etheridge (wrist, 21 Apr), Orlando Sá (hamstring, 21 Apr) Johnson (knee, May), Grygera (knee, Aug)

Suspended None

Form guide LLLWWW

Disciplinary record Y48 R0

Leading scorer Dempsey 12

Norwich

Subs from Steer, Drury, Johnson, Crofts, Surman, Lappin, Barnett, Wilbraham, Naughton, R Bennett

Doubtful Pilkington (hamstring)

Injured Ayala (hamstring, 7 Apr), Tierney (groin, 9 Apr), Rudd (ankle, 14 Apr), Vaughan (knee, 14 Apr)

Suspended Holt (one match)

Form guide WLDLLW

Disciplinary record Y45 R3

Leading scorer Holt 12

Match pointers

• Norwich have not won at Fulham in any competition since January 1986 when Kevin Drinkell scored the solitary goal of the game for the visitors

• Fulham have lost their last three games without scoring – they have never gone four games in the Premier League without scoring

• Norwich have played six games without keeping a clean sheet and have conceded once in each of their last four matches

• Fulham have conceded 16 goals in the final 15 minutes of matches this season, more than any other side

• Norwich have dropped 14 points after going ahead this season, but have also recouped 13 points after falling behind

• Fulham
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• Premier League 2011-12
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