Jol: Few injury concerns

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Fulham v Newcastle United

Fulham will hope to return to winning ways when they host Newcastle United at Craven Cottage on Saturday.

The Cottagers previously lost 3-1 to ten-man Blackburn, leaving them 14th on the Premier League table with 23 points - 13 less than sixth-placed Newcastle, who last edged QPR 1-0.

In team news, hosting manager Martin Jol has few concerns, with Moussa Dembele expected to shake off a knock he sustained against Rovers. However, injured duo Zdenek Grygera (knee) and Mark Schwarzer (back) remain on the sidelines with their respective knocks.

Meanwhile, Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is sweating on the fitness of midfielder Yohan Cabay. The Frenchman is doubtful after injuring his ankle against Rangers last weekend.

Pardew is without Cheick Tiote, Demba Ba and new signing Papiss Demba as the trio are on African Cup of Nations duty.

Striker Peter Lovenkrands has returned to training from a calf injury but centre-back Steven Taylor (Achilles) and midfielders Sylvain Marveaux (groin) and Sammy Ameobi (knee) remain out of contention.