ONLY WAY IS UP VOWS PARKER

BY ALEX CROOK

SCOTT PARKER has his sights fixed on promotion rather than beating Fulham to the title.

The Cherries are nine points behind Marco Silva’s Championship leaders ahead of today’s showdown.

But when asked if his side can catch the Cottagers, the Bournemouth boss (right) said: “I’m not too fussed about that. All I’m bothered about is us performing to the levels that I know we can perform to and getting the job done here. Winning this league or seeing it as competition with Fulham is irrelevant.”

Parker was Fulham manager when they were relegated last season but they sealed their return to the Premier League by beating Preston in midweek. Cherries chief Parker said: “Marco and his players have done a remarkable job. They have been dominant and shown their quality.”