Fulham fightback denies Norwich

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Fulham recovered from the misfortune Scott Malone conceding two penalties to earn a deserved point in a 2-2 draw with Norwich.

Graham Dorrans twice took advantage of fouls in the box by Malone to put Norwich 2-0 up at half-time. But goals from Stefan Johansen and former Norwich striker Chris Martin made sure it ended all square.

Newcastle’s 2-0 victory at Barnsley means Norwich, who have not won at Craven Cottage since 1986, relinquish top spot.

Tim Ream’s lunge on Cameron Jerome on the right of the Fulham box put the home side under pressure early on and Wes Hoolahan’s free-kick was deflected over.

Robbie Brady delivered the resulting corner which was met at the near post by Timm Klose, whose header flashed across goal and inches wide.

That was also the case at the other end shortly afterwards when Sone Aluko unleashed a drive that Canaries goalkeeper Michael McGovern did well to tip around his right-hand post.

Another Brady set-piece was almost Fulham’s undoing and again Klose was the …

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