Marco Silva's side have only jumped up one spot in the league table but are just five points behind Newcastle in fourth. After a frustrating first half in which they struggled to hit the back of the net, Fulham flew out of the blocks for the second period and Emile Smith Rowe's immense bravery gave his side the lead.

Fulham boss Marco Silva was pleased with their 2-0 win at Leicester City on Saturday. Emile Smith Rowe and Adama Traore struck for the Cottagers on the day. “Well-deserved three points for us, definitely,” said Silva afterwards. “I thought we grew throughout the game.

Both Leicester and Fulham head into their matchweek 22 meeting fresh off a midweek defeat, but that's about all they have in common as of late.