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/ Michael Lintorn / 12 October 2011 / Leave a Comment 
Andy Johnson eased the pressure on Martin Jol with a hat-trick against QPR
A solid defensive display in the first half is essential for Stoke if they are to see off the challenge of improving Fulham...
Stoke City have fired in fewer shots on target (17) than any other team in the Premier League.
75% of the goals Stoke have conceded have been netted in the first half, the highest proportion in the top flight.
Stoke played Fulham three times last season (twice in the league and once in the Carling Cup) and all the games finished with a 2-0 scoreline.
Clint Dempsey has scored three goals in the last four league meetings between Stoke and Fulham.
Bobby Zamora has scored in four of his last five Premier League appearances.
Peter Crouch has scored in three of his last five Premier League starts against Fulham.
Tony Pulis' side have scored just four goals in their last nine Premier League matches.
The Potters have won only two of their last nine games (W2 D3 L4).
Since losing to Fulham at the Britannia Stadium, Stoke have lost just one of their last 12 Premier League home games (W7 D4 L1).
Fulham's win over QPR ended a run of seven matches in the league without a victory for the Whites (D5 L2).
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