By Omobolaji Oyegunle, London
FORMER Super Eagles and Fulham player Sone Aluko believed that they are the team to fear in the race for promotion to the Premier League.
The Whites as they were fondly called will be assured of a top -six finish if they beat west London rivals Brentford at Craven Cottage.
Fulham are flying under Slavisa Jokanovic and four straight wins, including a 4-1 victory at Huddersfield last weekend, means they are favourites to go up with the bookmakers.
Aluko is confident that Fulham will handle that weight of expectation and follow Brighton and Newcastle into the top flight’
”The play-offs is just the target”, said Aluko. ”Once we have achieved that target the the next step is to get into the Premier League, which is the ultimate aim.
”We have been successful already this season butb we believe we can go up.. I will put my neck on the line because I think we are good enough to go up and play in the Premier League next year. Failure is a strong word but I will be disappointed if we miss oput”.
Fulham have an excellent record against the other teams in the play-offs positions and that adds to their belief this season could end with a return to to the top flight.
Theyhave beaten Huddersfield 5-0 at home and4-1 away and could yet face them in the play-off semi-final. They face Sheffield Wednesday away on the final day next weekend.
Aluko further said ”That record gives us confidence. Brighton and Newcastle have gone up but when we are at our best, I think we have been the best team in the league”.
