Coleman targets a top-half finish

Chris Coleman has urged his players to set their sights on climbing above halfway in the Premiership ahead of tomorrow's clash with west London rivals Chelsea.

"We need to push on," said the Fulham manager. "We are up to 12th now, but we want to get into the top 10 and that's what we have got to aim for."

Coleman is looking forward to a match that will be a dress rehearsal for the teams' Carling Cup quarter-final in just over two weeks' time.

"They're all big games for us in the Premiership but this is a great match to be involved in," he said. "It will be a packed stadium and there is sure to be a great atmosphere."

Both teams are in a rich vein of form. Chelsea have won their past seven matches, while Fulham have recorded four straight victories. However, Coleman is under no illusions about how difficult it will be for his team to extend that run.

"Chelsea are a terrific side," he said. "They have got a top-class defence and quality forwards, but the reason they don't concede many goals is because they keep possession of the ball so well and choose the moment to attack.