Lee Cattermole has called on Sunderland's players to shake off their winless streak.
The midfielder is back in action following a combination of injuries and suspension and is determined to make a difference over the last dozen games.
"Looking forward, we have to go into every game looking to pick points up to push ourselves back up the table and get as close as possible to the top half," he told safc.com.
"Fulham are always organised in a strong 4-4-2; we know it's not going to be easy and I think the fans need to realise that and give the lads a chance to play.
"There's a lot of pressure on the boys at the moment to pick up three points, but we have to handle that.
"That's why I came here, to play. I want to play in front of big crowds and crowds that expect performances. I'm focused on finishing the season as strongly as I can."