The 2010-11 campaign delivered a season of successful transition for Fulham as The Cottagers, under new manager Mark Hughes, secured a highly respectable 8th-place finish in the Premier League, their second-highest ever. Leading the charge was the prolific Clint Dempsey, whose 12 league goals (13 overall) proved vital in a season built on attacking consistency and the exciting arrival of future star Mousa Dembélé, which helped solidify the club's top-flight status.