LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Striker Raul ‌Jimenez scored a first-half penalty as Fulham defeated Nottingham Forest ‌1-0 in a dull Premier League clash at Craven Cottage on ‌Monday to move 10 points clear of the relegation zone.

Fulham climbed to 13th place on 23 points from 17 matches, while Forest stayed 17th with 18 points, five clear ‍of the drop zone.