Egg puns spread through the football world like mayonnaise yesterday with the news that Fulham FC had purchased eight new "wingers" (etc... so on) – namely eight hens – to live at the club's Motspur Park training ground in south-west London (not far from Tom and Barbara Good's gaff in Surbiton).

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Clint Dempsey out jumps Zak Whitbread

Clint Dempsey can make Martin Jol's day by staying at Fulham

Fulham 2 Norwich City 1

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Dempsey ensures end to Cottagers' losing streak

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Rangers may not finish season as problems mount

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Rovers must end City's home rule to earn double

Blackburn may have won at Old Trafford but to complete the Manchester double this afternoon they will have to end one of the Premier League's most consistent home records.

Blackburn claw their way out relegation zone

Blackburn 3 Fulham 1

<b> FULHAM v EVERTON , Sunday 13:30pm</b> <br/>
Everton have lost their last three league games in a row which is a first under David Moyes and the cash-strapped club face a continual battle with their slightly limited squad. In particular they have struggled up front and will hope that the re-signing of James McFadden will help them out in this area. Striking is an area where Fulham look strong with Andy Johnson, Bobby Zamora, Moussa Dembele and Bryan Ruiz all vying for places. Their fans will be hoping the teams Thursday night exertions in the Europa League don’t tire them out to much as they could be a real threat to the visitors.
<br/><br/><b>Recent results:</b> Everton 2-1 Fulham (19/03/2011, PL) Fulham 0-0 Everton (25/09/2010, PL) <br/><br/><b>One to watch:</b> <b>Bobby Zamora</b> has scored in each of his side’s last three home games and will become the first Fulham player to score in four Premier League home matches if he scores against Everton. He was rested for the Europa League defeat to Wisla Krakow this week so looks a favourite to start. Fulham fans and players will be hoping he can score again and get his name in the record books. <br/><br/><b>Did you know?:</b> There has only been one away win in all 20 Premier League matches between these two sides.
<br/><br/><b>Fantasy pick:</b> Danny Murphy, 40 (Fulham), Tim Howard, 29 (Everton)*
<br/><br/><b>Tweet of the week:</b> '@QuadeCooper @digbyioane @QantasWallabies unlucky and tremendous effort NZ were at there best today. #aussiepride' @Tim_Cahill - <b>Tim Cahill</b> sends his commiserations to the Australian rugby team. <br/><br/><i>* Based on Fantasy Premier League, the official Premier League fantasy game</i>

Fulham boss Martin Jol plays down Bobby Zamora rift

Fulham manager Martin Jol today played down talk of a rift with Bobby Zamora.

Damien Duff signs contract extension with Fulham

Fulham winger Damien Duff has signed a one-year contract extension to keep him at Craven Cottage until summer 2013.

Fulham progress despite Europa stalemate

Fulham were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Faroe Island part-timers NSI Runavok last night but still progressed to the second qualifying round of the Europa League.

Jol opens with comfortable Europa win

Fulham 3 NSI Runavik 0

Hughes praise for Dalglish as Fulham face a tough task to stall Liverpool

Liverpool play at Fulham this evening, hoping to maintain their upward momentum in the Premier League. One of the form teams of recent months, Liverpool have moved within one point of fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur, from a nadir of 13th place in January. The Fulham manager, Mark Hughes, admits that his team, despite their own good form, will face a "difficult challenge" tonight.

Fulham confirm interest in Espanyol striker Pablo Daniel Osvaldo

Fulham boss Mark Hughes today confirmed he had been on a scouting mission to watch Espanyol this week after being strongly linked with a move for striker Pablo Daniel Osvaldo.

Fulham blow as Damien Duff undergoes Achilles surgery

Fulham winger Damien Duff has been ruled out for six weeks after undergoing Achilles surgery.

Newcastle reveal cost of relegation

Newcastle have revealed a loss of £17.1million as a result of their relegation from the Barclays Premier League.

Ireland pounce as keeper has night to forget

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