Brian McBride scored the lone goal in Fulham’s 1-0 win over visiting Everton, giving the struggling club their first victory in the Premier League in more than a month. Fulham’s attempt to climb out of the relegation zone was also helped by fellow struggling club Bolton’s 1-0 loss to 10-man Wigan on Sunday. Bolton have 25 points and are in 18th place, with Fulham one place and two points behind. Only five points separate 14thplace Reading from Fulham in 19th. Manchester City rallied to beat Tottenham 2-1 with goals from Nedum Onuoh and Stephen Ireland. McBride scored his second goal of the season in the 67th minute in windy, rainy conditions at Craven Cottage. Simon Davies crossed the ball into the box after a run down the left, and Joseph Yobo’s failed clearance fell to McBride, who headed it in. Eddie Johnson, one of five American players on Fulham’s team in the game, came close to doubling the lead in the 88th when he sent a powerful shot just over the bar. Everton beat Fulham 3-0 at Goodison Park in December, but the Toffees still haven’t won at Craven Cottage since 1966. Everton lost to Fiorentina in the UEFA Cup on Wednesday on penalty kicks. It was Fulham’s first win since a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on February 3 — and only their fourth this season.
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