The Premier League have cleared Fulham of any wrongdoing after West Ham United complained about the team they fielded against Hull City on March 27, reports The Times. West Ham, who were in serious relegation trouble at the time, lodged an official complaint after Roy Hodgson, the Fulham manager, rested five key players for the trip to the KC Stadium.

Hull won the match 2-0, a result which pulled them level with West Ham, who have since all but guaranteed their top-flight status.

However, a Premier League spokesman said today in a statement: "The Premier League board has obtained the observations of Fulham FC in regard to the complaint made by West Ham United about the team fielded by Fulham in their League fixture against Hull City on March 27.

"The board is of the view that no breach of rules has occurred in this case."