Teams are increasingly viewing trips to Craven Cottage with dread.
Tottenham, who visit The Cottage on Boxing Day at 13.00, must attempt to avoid the fate that has befallen the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool to maintain their pursuit of the top four at a ground where they have not prevailed in the Premier League in seven years.
Roy Hodgson's resurgent side are unbeaten in seven matches in all competitions and unbeaten at home since September, with their former Spurs Bobby Zamora and Danny Murphy ticking over impressively at present.
It says everything about the Cottagers' progress this term that they are only three points off Manchester City, a side who have spent in excess of £200m and entertain serious hopes of breaking into the Champions League positions.
Source Dominic Fifield at The Guardian