'Impossible to compete on cash but we can make big boys pay'

MARCO SILVA believes that it is becoming increasingly difficult for clubs like Fulham to compete with the Premier League's big boys.

- BY RYAN TAYLOR

The Cottagers have already set a new club-record Prem points tally with 54 - yet still endured heartbreak in the quest for European qualification.

Silva (right) is concerned the gap to the Euro spots will only get bigger.

The Fulham boss said: "It's getting more and more difficult to finish in the top half of the table.