PREM: Fulham v Huddersfield preview

Fulham v Huddersfield preview

The Premier League's bottom two clubs - Fulham and Huddersfield - go head to head on Saturday as they look to pull away from the relegation places.

A 1-1 draw with Wolves on Boxing Day lifted Fulham off the foot of the table, while Huddersfield were beaten 3-1 by Manchester United at Old Trafford to drop to 20th place.

Three points for either side at Craven Cottage could lift them into 18th, and Fulham manager Claudio Ranieri has revealed Ryan Sessegnon is challenging Andre Schurrle for a spot in the side.

"It's important that the coach has the choice to change some players and give a chance to everybody," Ranieri said.

"It's not a shame, but it's important for me to choose. Maybe we can choose at the beginning Sessegnon and then Schurrle and the rest of the team is the same. Both players impress me as Schurrle is experienced and Sessegnon is fresh."

Meanwhile, Huddersfield manager David Wagner says only his players can get the club out of their current predicament.

"Obviously if you concede six defeats in a row and you have performed on a very good level, it is not the best period," he said.

"On the other hand, the fixtures come thick and fast and this is what we are looking forward to.

"The only one who can turn it is us. No one will give us any presents. In football and in life, you have to work for it.

"We're in a very busy period and we're the only ones who can improve our situation."

Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa is the only absentee for Fulham as he recovers from an ankle injury but he could return in time to face Arsenal on New Year's Day.

Ranieri, otherwise, has a fully-fit squad from which to select from for the relegation showdown at Craven Cottage.

As for the visitors, Wagner has no new injury worries to contend with.

However, the Terriers remain without long-term absentees Aaron Mooy, Tommy Smith and Abdelhamid Sabiri.