Fulham was the surprising club of Europe last season when they advanced all the way to the Europa League Final, upsetting the likes of Werder Bermen and Juventus. Manager Hodgson was voted manager of the year as he worked his magic to guide the team to unbelievable success, bringing out the best out of under-achieving CF Zamora and helping veterans WG Duff and CMF Murphy to gain back their old fresh form. The club has been focusing their effort in Europe all season, but still achieved a respectful domestic league finish at 12nd. However, manager Hodgson has moved to Liverpool and his replacement is Mark Hughes, a big name in football but never convince me as a quality manager. His track record with Wales and Manchester City never convince me. Yet, the key core of the team established by Hodgson remains in tact, with under-rated talents such as Australia GK Schwarzer, Norway CB Hangeland and USA AMF Dempsey, three of the best players in the league in their respective positions. The team may not experience a similar successful run in Europe like last year; however, they can enjoy an improved domestic league run with less long hard European journeys. Mid-table is a likley finish, competing with the likes of Sunderland, West Ham and Newcastle.
Strongest line-up: <4-2-3-1>
Strongest line-up: <4-2-3-1>
Schwarzer
Pantsil Hughes Hangeland Konchesky
Etuhu Murphy
Dempesy Gera Duff
Zamora
Prediction: Mid-table
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