Daren Bent, Ashkan Dejagah and Steve Sidwell gave Fulham head coach Rene Meulensteen the perfect reaction to a huge home defeat last time out by all scoring against Norwich. Chris Hughton's Canaries saw their dismal FA Cup and specific record against Fulham continue as the hosts cruised to victory at Craven Cottage. Meulensteen rang the changes, nine in all, after Sunderland came to West London and put four past his side in the Premier League on Saturday. Only Sascha Riether and Sidwell kept their places for Fulham. The home side were buoyed by the return of number one Maarten Stekelenburg and captain Brede Hangeland from injury. Dimitar Berbatov and Scott Parker were amongst those given the night off by Meulensteen. Norwich made six alterations from their loss at Everton. Young Josh Murphy made a start along with Mark Bunn, Johan Elmander, David Fox, Russell Martin and Nathan Redmond, who were all promoted from the bench. Regulars Robert Snodgrass and Sebastien Bassong were among those that kept their places. Given Fulham's fine record in this fixture, few many have said the result was in doubt. This cup replay had to be settled tonight and was done so emphatically by the hosts. Who impressed the WhatCultutre sports team here? Click next to read our player ratings.
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