Two goals in each half, with Luiz Adriano, Rodrigues Jadson and Yaroslav Rakitskiy adding to Marko Lomic's 24th-mintue own-goal, ensured victory before a late consolation from Adem Ljajic.

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With Brazilians Ilsinho and Rodrigues Jadson at the creative hub they began to pass the ball with stunning speed and efficiency, enjoying the zip they could get from the wet surface as they made Fulham chase shadows.

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