Scott Parker's lucky grey blazer was not enough to beat Pep Guardiola's Manchester City but his confident Fulham side must regroup for the final nine games if they want to save themselves from the drop

Scott Parker pulled on the same pale grey blazer just in case the secret lie somewhere within its quilted panels.

He had worn it when his team produced the historic win at Liverpool on their previous outing but three Manchester City goals in 13 second-half minutes soon decoded the enigma of this new line in survival gear.

Not that Parker should sell his coat and sack the tailor. City can, of course, do this to any team when they fall into their groove.

Fulham’s confidence was high and with good reason.