Lawrie Sanchez’s side have had a bad start to the 2007-08 season and they are looking for a win to jump a few positions up the table. Saturday the 15th of December they are facing a Newcastle side that seems to be on the on and up after a long period of miserable performances. The position on the table should speak for itself when it comes to which side should be the favourite before the game, though Allardyce himself has said that Fulham are a team better than their league position says. Without any doubt, the game will be interesting to follow for the fans, as both sides are seemingly in desperate need of another three points. Though for all but the same reasons. Allardyce’s lads to easen up on the pressure the press has heaped onto them over the past weeks. And Sanchez’s side are all-in for the points to start getting clear of the relegation positions rather than falling down into one. But then again…

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