A late strike from Scott Parker has given Fulham an invaluable 2-1 victory over Norwich City in the Premier League on Boxing Day.

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Pajtim Kasami looked to force the issue in the opening stages for Fulham as he tested the Norwich goal with a shot from distance.

However, Gary Hooper took Norwich's first chance of the game as he was found by Johan Elmander outside of the box before unleashing an unstoppable effort into the top corner of the goal.

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Hooper could have put the hosts further in front in the 25th minute, but his right-footed shot from the centre of the box was saved by David Stockdale.

The hosts were then made to pay in the 33rd minute when Kasami converted a free kick, after some poor movement in the wall allowed the ball a straight passage towards goal.

Nathan Redmond almost put Norwich back in front after the break. However, his effort from outside of the box was well-blocked by the Fulham defence as it looked headed for goal.

Fernando Amorebieta found Adel Taarabt in the centre of the Norwich box, but the Fulham striker's effort was somehow kept out by John Ruddy.

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Fulham twice went close nearing the end of the game as Steve Sidwell had an effort on goal blocked, before Kasami smashed an effort wide from inside the box.

However, Parker stepped up to make amends for his side's misses, lashing the ball home late on in the 87th minute to give the London club a vital three points.