Five Americans clocked in for club duty abroad on Wednesday night, headlined by Clint Dempsey's 10th EPL goal of the season in Fulham's 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion.

The U.S. ace fired home on the pivot midway through the second frame for his new career-best 16th marker across all competitions, but the Cottagers would concede with eight minutes remaining to grab the share.

Also, Zak Whitbread had a hard day at the office as Norwich City dropped a 3-0 decision at Sunderland.

Meanwhile, Brad Guzan and Eric Lichaj were unused subs in Aston Villa's 2-2 draw with guests QPR.

Heading to the Netherlands, Jozy Altidore was twice spectacularly denied a late insurance goal during his 13 minutes in AZ's 2-1 Dutch Cup quarterfinal victory over amateur mites GVVV.