A blog of two halves

After disappointment that the Whites had missed out on a prestigious victory over Aston Villa, a greater triumph awaited with the ruthless termination of Manchester United’s unbeaten run.

On Saturday, Fulham supporters entered Craven Cottage with high hopes as their opponents, Aston Villa had recently suffered a loss of form. Could the Whites expect a victory?

After a series of recent disappointments, last Saturday’s home match at Craven Cottage provided Fulham fans with an afternoon of joy.

Last Saturday, with Fulham’s season in danger of anti-climax, the Whites went looking for their first League victory at Burnley since 1951.

Three home matches in one week gave Fulham the chance to make history but ultimately produced a trio of disappointments.

The Whites had dared to dream of a League Cup final, but must now move on to the FA Cup and then the need for Premier League points.

Last Saturday’s local derby at Stamford Bridge turned out to be one of those midday games that leaves the neutral viewer unsatisfied.

Marco Silva’s players face a daunting but not impossible prospect in two weeks’ time when they meet Liverpool at the Cottage for their Carabao Cup semi-final return leg.

Fulham ended the year gloriously with a long-awaited victory over the Arsenal.