Typically slack Fulham defending allowed an unmarked Granit Xhaka to score from Alex Iwobi’s measured cross after 25 minutes

Defeats in their penultimate games of the season saw the London and Welsh football sides relegated after Sunderland’s unexpected win against Man U.

Liverpool’s 1-0 home loss to Fulham has done nothing to improve their morale ahead of their FA Cup final against Chelsea at the weekend.

Arsenal’s position in the top four of the English Premier League was short-lived after a shock defeat to Fulham that saw Chelsea overtake them.

Harry Redknapp was pleasantly surprised by his team after his heart surgery in the week, with Spurs’ Premier League 3-1 win against Fulham.

Kenny Dalglish set his sights on leading Liverpool back to the summit of English football after a 5-2 demolition of Fulham at Craven Cottage.