Fulham boss Scott Parker admits he can't control sack rumours after defeat to Crystal Palace.

An opening day thrashing by Arsenal was followed by further defeats to Leeds, Aston Villa and Wolves, while Parker's side were also humbled by Brentford in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

Questions over Parker's future are sure to grow louder if swift improvements are not forthcoming, with one point from six matches and 14 goals conceded ranking among the worst-ever starts to a top-flight campaign.

"I can't control that," Parker told Sky Sports when asked if he feared for his job.

"What I can do is what I have normally done throughout my career and life, during these hard times, it is the time to front up and keep working as hard as I can to get the rewards that I deserve.

"It is out of my hands but I will keep working hard."