ALEKSANDAR Mitrovic propelled Fulham to the top of the Championship ahead of Cherries as the Cottagers twice came from behind to claim a comprehensive 6-2 victory over Bristol City.

Knocked out of the top-two following Blackburn’s win at Cardiff earlier on Saturday, Fulham were caught cold in the seventh minute following a slightly delayed kick off, when Antoine Semenyo cut on to his left foot and fired home.

Mitrovic headed Fulham level after 21 minutes and although Semenyo restored the Robins’ lead just before the half hour with a long-range effort, the hosts scored four unanswered goals before half-time.

Neeskens Kebano grabbed a second equaliser for Fulham, who hit the front for the first time after 36 minutes thanks to Fabio Carvalho before Mitrovic bagged his 26th and 27th league goals of the season before the break.

Another trademark header in the 41st minute put Fulham 4-2 ahead before the Serb brought a breathless opening half featuring seven goals to an end by firing beyond helpless Bristol City goalkeeper Max O’Leary.

Kebano ensured there would be no fightback from the visitors when he struck after 57 minutes as Fulham leapfrogged Rovers and Cherries.

Scott Parker’s men gave Fulham the chance to knock them off first place in the standings after a last-gasp 3-2 defeat at Luton.

Blackburn are level on 49 points with Cherries after Joe Rothwell’s 14th-minute curling effort secured a 1-0 win at the Cardiff City Stadium.