The League Paper

WHITES HAVE GOAL POWER

by
The LeaguePaper Team
19 March 2017

FULHAM were denied a place in the top six by Blackburn’s late leveller in midweek – but the Cottagers remain a great bet to win the play-offs.
Slavisa Jokanovic’s side had lost just three of their last 20 games, a record no other side in the Championship could match.
Their goal difference – a reliable barometer of ultimate success – was trumped only by the top two. But the biggest factor? In 37 matches, Fulham had drawn a blank only six times.
Of course, they will have to hold their nerve. But deal with that and, over two legs, they will prove difficult to outs...

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