5 April 2013 07:48 Newcastle's quote for Premier League protection encounters a tricky test against in-form Fulham at St James' Park on Sunday. They encounter a Fulham side that are undefeated inside their past five Premier League games, and float precariously above the relegation zone, only three things free from 18th place. Fulhamas streak draws a sharp parallel with the form of Newcastle, who've suffered three straight beats, including a 3-1 change at Benfica in the first leg of their midweek Europa League quarter-final. Crucial to ending Fulham's increase in the standings will be Newcastle's power to nullify the effective Dimitar Berbatov, who is a huge revelation since arriving to Craven Cottage in the close time. The Bulgarian has devote a consistent campaign since departing Manchester United, netting 13 times this year, including last week's support in a defeat of Queens Park Rangers. He's prepared to feast on a leaky Newcastle defense that has shipped 56 targets in the group this expression, better only than relegation-placed Aston Villa and QPR. Pardew's men will at least be buoyed by a great run-in that will see them avoid facing the sides currently sitting in the most effective four. The Tyneside club's hardest tests will probably come at home to Liverpool and a final-day fight with Arsenal, again facing the St James' faithful. Yet they'll be expecting three things from upcoming clashes with other relegation prospects Sunderland and QPR. Newcastle will none the less be anxious to miss free from danger this week-end with triumph over Martin Jol's men, nevertheless they will need to overcome a lacklustre history against the London club to be able to do so. After four defeats from the past seven meetings between the factors, including a 2-1 loss in this season's opposite fixture, Newcastle may have to escape background a and form a' to turn the tables.
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