With Arsenal stuttering in fourth place and Everton having won four on the trot, there's a growing belief that Roberto Martínez may actually be able to lead the Toffees into the Champions League this season. Everton are six points adrift of the Gunners with a game in hand -- and given Arsenal are playing Manchester City this weekend, there's a chance that gap could be closed entirely.
Fulham vs. Everton: Preview and TV schedule
Everton will hope to continue their charge for fourth place away at basement club Fulham on Sunday.
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First, Everton have to get by Fulham on Sunday, though going on how the Cottagers have performed throughout the season, that shouldn't be much of a challenge. They are currently rooted to the foot of the table and are four points adrift of safety, and really need a win this weekend. Felix Magath is fast running out of time to save them from relegation.
They're not helped by the absences of Dan Burn, Damien Duff and Fernando Amorebieta, while Scott Parker and Kostas Mitroglou are doubtful. However, their injury woes aren't quite as bad as Everton's, with the Toffees still missing a hatful of first-teamers.
Fulham injuries and suspensions
Out: Dan Burn (muscle), Damien Duff (knee), Fernando Amorebieta (suspended). In doubt: Scott Parker (knee), Kostas Mitroglou (knee).
Everton injuries and suspensions
Out: Darron Gibson (knee), Arouna Koné (knee), Bryan Oviedo (broken leg), Lacina Traoré (hamstring), Steven Pienaar (knee). In doubt: None.
Projected lineups
Fulham: David Stockdale; John Arne Riise, Johnny Heitinga, Brede Hangeland, Sacha Riether; Alexander Kacaniklić, Steve Sidwell, William Kvist, Lewis Holtby; Pajtim Kasami; Cauley Woodrow.
Everton: Tim Howard; Leighton Baines, Sylvain Distin, John Stones, Séamus Coleman; Gareth Barry, James McCarthy; Kevin Mirallas, Ross Barkley, Gerard Deulofeu; Romelu Lukaku.
Match Date/Time: Sunday, 1:30 p.m. local, 8:30 a.m. ET
Venue: Craven Cottage, London, England
TV: NBCSN (U.S.), TSN2 (Canada), Sky Sports 1/HD (U.K.)
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (U.S.), Sky Go (U.K.)




















