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Crystal Palace left it late to safe a 2-1 victory away at Fulham and transfer as much as fourth within the Premier League.

Marc Guéhi, the Crystal Palace captain, scored a late winner within the London derby at Craven Cottage to maneuver Palace a degree above Chelsea with their fifth away win of the season.

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“It’s good [to be in the top four], we hold our toes on the bottom, it is just one win in opposition to a very good aspect and we now deal with the following sport,” Guéhi mentioned.

“It was a troublesome sport, Fulham are an excellent aspect who create loads of probabilities with the rotation they’ve out huge, so it was vital we stayed within the sport and keep collectively.

“It’s credit score to the entire staff, not me, as when everybody does their job it’s straightforward.”

Palace took the lead after Adam Wharton discovered Eddie Nketiah within the field and the striker produced a sensible end to beat goalkeeper Bernd Leno for his second league aim of the season.

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Nonetheless, Fulham equalised within the thirty eighth minute when Harry Wilson performed a chic one-two cross with Raul Jimenez, turning on the fringe of the field earlier than pulling the set off with the skin of his boot to beat Dean Henderson’s dive.

Fulham thought that they had turned it round when Emile Smith Rowe scored from a rebound however the aim was chalked off when replays confirmed Samuel Chukwueze had strayed offside within the build-up.

With a draw seemingly on the playing cards, Palace scored within the 87th minute from a nook when Guéhi rose above the defence to move dwelling the winner, with the captain celebrating in entrance of delirious Palace followers together with his arms outstretched.

06:57pm

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06:56pm

Nketiah: ‘We combat for one another’

Crystal Palace’s Eddie Nketiah talking to Sky Sports activities on his aim: “It was a beautiful cross from Adam [Wharton] and a great end so I’m pleased with it. I had a great first contact and I knew I used to be going to hopefully rating and fortunately I did.”

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On what it’s like taking part in on this Crystal Palace staff: “Gratifying, we combat for one another and we’re stuffed with confidence. The sky is the restrict if we hold taking part in as we’re. We simply wish to benefit from the win and deal with the following sport on Thursday.”

06:50pm

‘For those who can’t win then don’t lose’ – Wilson ‘upset’ with defeat

Fulham winger Harry Wilson, talking to Sky Sports activities: “We managed to get the aim within the first half and I felt prefer it was there for us to win it. When that will get disallowed, we didn’t fairly get well from that. For those who can’t win, then don’t lose. We’re actually upset to concede from a set play.

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“We’re down. No participant likes to lose. For those who can’t win then you possibly can’t lose, that’s what hurts us.”

On his aim: “It might have meant much more if we bought the three factors but it surely was nonetheless personally a pleasant aim. It’s exhausting to play in opposition to a staff like Palace. I used to be ready to make use of the skin of my foot and discover the far nook. It felt very nice to attain however I’m simply upset it didn’t result in something.

“To attain 4 in opposition to Metropolis, now we have to take positives from that. We’ve bought a troublesome sport away at Burnley subsequent week after which the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. The video games are coming.”

06:48pm

Palace’s efficient gameplan

This was the eighth time Crystal Palace have gained a Premier League sport with lower than 40% possession this yr; essentially the most of any aspect in 2025.

06:46pm

Fixture schedule ‘robust’, admits Guehi

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, talking to Sky Sports activities: “It was a troublesome sport, Fulham create many probabilities and thank God we caught within the sport. When everybody does their job it makes it straightforward.”

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On the relentless fixture schedule: “I can’t lie, it’s robust but it surely’s what we receives a commission to do, it’s what we wish to do.”

06:44pm

The Glasner impact

Crystal Palace have gained 5 of their eight away London derbies within the Premier League in 2025, which is as many as they managed within the seven earlier years.

06:42pm

Glasner’s aspect sturdy on the street

Since Oliver Glasner’s first sport in control of Crystal Palace in March 2024, solely Arsenal (65), Liverpool (57) and Manchester Metropolis (55) have gained extra Premier League factors away from dwelling than Crystal Palace (52).

In the meantime, seven of Marc Guehi’s eight Premier League objectives have come on the street.

06:40pm

Mitchell for England?

Former Premier League striker Clinton Morrison on Sky Sports activities: “Tyrick Mitchell was excellent.

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“If Thomas Tuchel is watching that, he has to present him a call-up for England.”

Crystal Palace’s Tyrick Mitchell – Reuters/Andrew Boyers

06:38pm

Palace celebrations

Crystal Palace have a good time Marc Guehi’s late winner – Reuters/Andrew Boyers

06:36pm

Up subsequent

Crystal Palace are again in Convention League motion on Thursday, travelling to Eire to tackle Shelbourne. Glasner’s males then go to Manchester Metropolis within the Premier League every week from now.

Fulham, in the meantime, are again in motion on Saturday, visiting Burnley within the late kick-off.

06:34pm

WATCH: Guehi nets winner for Palace

06:32pm

Palace discovering kind

Crystal Palace have now gained three of their final 4 video games within the league; solely Aston Villa have a greater document in that point.

06:30pm

Glasner ‘biggest supervisor in Palace’s historical past’, says Carragher

Talking on Sky Sports activities, Jamie Carragher mentioned: “These supporters couldn’t have dreamed what would occur to their soccer membership when that man [Oliver Glasner] got here in.

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“When he will get a end result he doesn’t like, he’s not shy in being outspoken in regards to the board or the sporting director. And so they in all probability need to take it on the chin as a result of he’s the best supervisor of their historical past.”

06:29pm

Palace as much as fourth

Crystal Palace have climbed into the highest 4 with victory this night, shifting one level forward of Chelsea.

Fulham, in the meantime, stay down in fifteenth, and are simply two factors forward of Leeds and Nottingham Forest.

06:25pm

Full time: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 2

Palace survive the rest of stoppage time and safe a giant three factors at Craven Cottage.

06:24pm

90+6 minutes: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 2

Uche wins the ball again and may spring a counter, discovering Kamada out huge. The midfielder returns the favour, selecting out the striker on the sting of the field.

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He has to feed Devenney in area to his left however appears to be like to go alone and will get tackled.

06:22pm

90+4 minutes: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 2

Uche is penalised for a careless problem and Fulham can have the free-kick about 30 or 40 yards out.

The hosts work the set-piece quick and when it will definitely comes into the realm, Henderson flaps at it and misses it, however he will get away with the error, with the ball operating for a goal-kick.

06:19pm

90+2 minutes: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 2

Glasner is making one closing change with Pino making method for Devenney.

06:18pm

90+1 minutes: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 2

There might be six extra minutes added on for Fulham to seek out one other equaliser.

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Given Palace’s defensive document this season, you’d anticipate them to see this by way of now.

There have been two Fulham adjustments following the aim, with Iwobi and Wilson making method for Cairney and Traore.

06:17pm

GOAL! Guehi heads Palace in entrance late on

Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 2 (Guehi) Palace have certainly gained it and it’s their captain with the aim.

Pino sends in an inswinging nook from the left and Guehi rises highest to move dwelling on the close to put up.

It’s heartbreak for Fulham.

06:15pm

87 minutes: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 1

It’s a intelligent nook from Wharton, taking part in it again to Pino simply inside the realm however his effort is blocked and out for one more nook.

06:14pm

86 minutes: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 1

Wilson is present in area on the sting of the realm and lets fly with a robust left-footed strike but it surely’s straight into the arms of Henderson.

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Down the opposite finish, Mitchell is launched down the left and he performs one other wonderful low ball throughout the face of aim, however Uche’s effort on the slide is smothered by Leno.

06:13pm

84 minutes: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 1

Tete swings a cross into the field from deep on Fulham’s proper however Kevin can solely direct his header huge of the appropriate put up.

Palace then put collectively a beautiful transfer to launch Canvot down their proper however he permits Kevin to get again and finally ends up conceding the goal-kick.

Wharton was on the coronary heart of the transfer, with a beautiful first-time ball across the nook earlier than taking part in a lofted ball to Canvot, and he’s not pleased with the substitute for losing the promising place.

06:08pm

80 minutes: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 1

There was loads of high quality on present for a lot of this match, significantly within the first half, but it surely feels the adjustments have disrupted issues and either side at the moment are struggling to seek out their rhythm once more.

06:05pm

77 minutes: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 1

One other couple of Fulham adjustments now with Berge and Chukwueze making method rather than Lukic and King.

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Glasner, in the meantime, brings off Clyne, with Canvot approaching for the ultimate quarter-hour.

06:03pm

75 minutes: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 1

A ball is pinged into Pino and he deftly flicks it across the nook for Uche, taking part in him in on aim, however the flag goes up in opposition to Pino.

The referee permits play to go on, simply in case, however Uche makes an absolute meal of his end anyway. Replays present it was truly shut but it surely was in all probability the appropriate name.

06:01pm

73 minutes: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 1

Lerma appears to be like to pierce a ball between the Fulham defence, in behind for Pino, however he places a bit an excessive amount of on it and it goes behind for a goal-kick.

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Bassey picks out Jimenez within the space with an extended diagonal and he nods the ball right down to Wilson, however the ball will get away from the goalscorer and the flag was up anyway.

05:57pm

69 minutes: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 1

It’s so shut for Uche, moments after approaching. Mitchell delivers an exquisite low ball into the realm from the left however the substitute can solely poke huge of the far put up.

Replays recommend Bassey might have gotten a nick on the hassle.

05:56pm

68 minutes: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 1

Chukwueze brings the ball down within the left of the realm however his volleyed cross-come-shot whistles huge of the far put up.

Silva then makes his first change of the match, bringing Kevin on rather than Smith Rowe.

05:54pm

66 minutes: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 1

These adjustments nonetheless come although, with Uche and Lerma approaching for Mateta and Nketiah. Glasner in search of a bit extra management in midfield maybe.

05:53pm

65 minutes: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 1

Glasner seems to be responding to this dominant Fulham interval with a few adjustments, with Lerma and Uche getting ready to return on.

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Having mentioned that, Palace practically get a second. A cross drops to Pino within the left of the realm however his poked effort takes a nick of Bassey and Nketiah can’t fairly squeeze his effort previous Leno.

05:49pm

61 minutes: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 1

A ball is swept into the appropriate channel for Mateta to chase however Bassey offers with the striker rather well and wins the ball again for his aspect.

05:46pm

58 minutes: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 1

You must really feel for Smith Rowe there, he was on the coronary heart of a very slick transfer and bought his rewards, however Chukwueze’s large toe has denied him.

It appears to have galvanised Fulham nonetheless, they usually look the extra probably in the mean time.

05:44pm

Disallowed aim! Smith Rowe strike chalked off after VAR verify

Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 1 (Smith Rowe) Fulham assume they’ve the lead with Smith Rowe discovering the again of the web.

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The midfielder performs a beautiful one-two with Jimenez earlier than working the ball out to the left to Chukweuze.

The teen’s cross picks out Iwobi, whose header hits the appropriate put up, but it surely drops to Smith Rowe who tucks dwelling.

There’s a VAR verify although, for whether or not Chukwueze was offside, and a small a part of his foot was taking part in him off, so no aim.

05:41pm

52 minutes: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 1

Palace mix properly down their proper and Clyne finds Kamada on the sting of the field however after shifting the ball onto his proper foot, his effort is blocked.

05:39pm

51 minutes: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 1

Palace then create a great alternative as Pino slides Mateta into the left of the realm however he drags his left-footed effort huge of the appropriate put up.

05:37pm

48 minutes: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 1

Fulham have began this second interval the stronger aspect, and Tete has the primary effort of the half as he breaks into the appropriate of the realm, skipping previous Guehi, however he sweeps a left-footed strike over the bar.

05:34pm

46 minutes: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 1

Crystal Palace supervisor Oliver Glasner, talking to Sky Sports activities at half-time: “I believe it’s OK and we now must make one or two changes. We’ve to be extra compact. We wish to create extra probabilities.”

05:33pm

46 minutes: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 1

We’re again underway at Craven Cottage, with Crystal Palace kicking issues off, going from left to proper on this second half.

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There aren’t any adjustments to report from both aspect on the break.

05:31pm

Wilson strike ‘nice aim’, says Silva

Discussing Harry Wilson’s aim, Fulham boss Marco Silva has instructed Sky Sports activities on the break: “Nice aim, nice second for ourselves. Not straightforward if you play a aspect that’s so deep and so compact.”

05:24pm

Fulham edge the numbers

Fulham are on high relating to the numbers on the break, having fun with 66% of the ball, producing extra pictures (6-3), and having extra efforts on track (3-2).

05:17pm

Half-time: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 1

After a non-eventful stoppage time, a totally entertaining first half involves an finish.

05:15pm

45+1 minutes: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 1

There might be two minutes of added time on the finish of this opening interval.

05:14pm

44 minutes: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 1

Describing Wilson’s aim on Sky Sports activities, Jamie Carragher mentioned: “I like the primary contact, by no means thoughts the end. It’s so exhausting to play by way of this Crystal Palace staff so that you want one thing particular.

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“That end is totally out of this world. Harry Wilson has scored some particular objectives in his profession and that one is true up there with the most effective.”

05:13pm

42 minutes: Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 1

Each objectives this night have been of the upmost high quality; actually well-worked strikes with very good finishes on the finish of them.

Extra of the identical please!

05:10pm

GOAL! Wilson equalises with beautiful aim

Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 1 (Wilson) That could be a joke of a aim!

Iwobi pings a cross into Wilson on the sting of the realm and he flicks it to Jimenez with a first-time ball across the nook, with the skin of his boot.

The striker lays it straight again to Wilson, simply contained in the field now, and he guides a end into the left of the aim, as soon as once more utilizing the skin of his left foot.

05:05pm

34 minutes: Fulham 0 Crystal Palace 1

Mitchell’s cross runs all over to Clyne on the again put up and whereas he fully scuffs his first effort, it truly tees him up for a greater probability on the penalty spot after promoting a few defenders, however this strike is blocked.

05:01pm

31 minutes: Fulham 0 Crystal Palace 1

Fulham earn the nook down their proper however Henderson punches clear and wins a foul within the course of, together with his different arm being held.

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There’s a transient VAR verify over a problem from Anderson on Clyne proper on the sting of the realm however it might have been mushy and was possibly exterior the field so play goes on.

04:59pm

28 minutes: Fulham 0 Crystal Palace 1

Chukwueze gathers the ball simply to the left of the realm and his low ball drops to Iwobi, however his volley is straight at Henderson.

It’s been a great response from the hosts to going a aim behind.

04:56pm

26 minutes: Fulham 0 Crystal Palace 1

Describing Nketiah’s aim on Sky Sports activities, Jamie Carragher mentioned: “I discussed him early on within the sport and it hadn’t fairly occurred for him to date.

“The cross not far away, Nketiah simply comes on to the scene after which as soon as he will get into that place, the boy can end.”

04:55pm

24 minutes: Fulham 0 Crystal Palace 1

What a cease by Henderson! Fulham look to attract stage immediately and go shut by way of Smith Rowe.

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Berge lays the ball inside to the midfielder, who takes an excellent first contact to dart into the left of the realm however his highly effective left-footed effort is tipped over by Henderson.

04:52pm

GOAL! Nketiah rifles Palace forward

Fulham 0 Crystal Palace 1 (Nketiah) That could be a actually well-worked aim by Palace.

Wharton begins the transfer with an exquisite cross out huge with the skin of his boot. Guehi lays the ball again inside to the midfielder and he performs a pointy first-time cross across the nook.

Nketiah runs onto it and takes an exquisite first contact on the left nook of the realm earlier than rifling an effort into the underside proper nook.

04:49pm

19 minutes: Fulham 0 Crystal Palace 0

Fulham win a free-kick down their proper however there’s a bit an excessive amount of on the whipped supply from Wilson and Henderson can declare with ease.

04:47pm

17 minutes: Fulham 0 Crystal Palace 0

Fulham take care of this throw after which look to spring a counter by way of Chukweuze however he will get his cross flawed and the transfer involves an finish.

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Pino slides Mateta into the left of the realm with a deft ball across the nook however the striker doesn’t pay money for his left-footed strike and it’s straightforward for Leno.

04:45pm

15 minutes: Fulham 0 Crystal Palace 0

It’s Pino who steps as much as take the free-kick after successful it but it surely’s headed behind for a nook on the close to put up. Mentioned set piece can be headed away on the close to put up.

Richards winds up the throw from an extended, great distance out on Palace’s left and it causes some uncertainty within the Fulham space however is finally cleared for one more throw, this time additional down the flank.

04:43pm

13 minutes: Fulham 0 Crystal Palace 0

Clyne will get ahead for one of many first instances within the match and earns his aspect a nook down that proper flank. It’s Wharton to swing it in however Bassey heads it clear.

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Pino is first to the ball, although, simply to the left of the realm and appears to nod it previous Jimenez, however will get a boot to the pinnacle from the Fulham striker, incomes the free-kick.

04:41pm

11 minutes: Fulham 0 Crystal Palace 0

The free-kick is glanced behind for one more nook, Fulham’s fourth of the sport.

The inswinging supply from the left is aimed to the again put up and causes Palace issues however they handle to scramble it away.

04:40pm

9 minutes: Fulham 0 Crystal Palace 0

Guehi makes a vital block on the subsequent nook, sending it behind for one more, which Palace clear.

Iwobi then goes down beneath the problem of Pino, although, incomes the free-kick about 40 yards out.

04:37pm

7 minutes: Fulham 0 Crystal Palace 0

Iwobi performs a chic ball over the Palace defence, selecting out the run of Wilson, who then lays it off to Jimenez, however the flag goes up.

Fulham then win a nook down their left and it’s a depraved supply, requiring Mateta to look it over his personal bar.

04:35pm

5 minutes: Fulham 0 Crystal Palace 0

Fulham settle right into a spell of possession of their very own but it surely ends with a sloppy cross from Iwobi that goes straight out of play.

The 2 sides are simply feeling one another out to start out with right here, not committing too many males ahead.

04:32pm

2 minutes: Fulham 0 Crystal Palace 0

It’s been an assured begin from Palace with some sharp passing and tidy touches within the opening levels right here.

Nketiah is penalised, although, because the guests look to assault down their proper.

04:30pm

1 min: Fulham 0 Crystal Palace 0

We’re underway at Craven Cottage with Fulham kicking issues off, going from left to proper on this opening interval.

04:27pm

Munoz misses out with knee subject

Crystal Palace supervisor Oliver Glasner talking to Sky Sports activities about why Daniel Munoz misses out: “His knee. He mentioned he has to relaxation and that’s why he misses out. We’ll take no dangers and we’re hopeful he can return in opposition to Manchester Metropolis.

“Clyne is all the time out there and is aware of what to do on this place. We all know we are able to depend on Clyne. He isn’t as attacking as Munoz however he’s very dependable.

“If you’re lacking an attacking wing-back then you definately want a second striker and that’s the reason Eddie Nketiah performs.”

04:26pm

Kick-off approaching

Guehi and Anderson have led their groups onto the pitch at Craven Cottage and we’re just some minutes away from kick-off.

04:25pm

At stake this afternoon

Victory at present will see Crystal Palace go forward of Everton and Chelsea and into fourth spot within the Premier League.

Fulham, in the meantime, have the chance to climb to thirteenth, forward of Bournemouth and Brentford.

04:23pm

Skilled Fulham aspect

With a median age of 29 years and 99 days, Fulham have named their oldest beginning XI in a Premier League sport this season.

04:21pm

Chukwueze making an affect

Fulham’s Samuel Chukwueze is averaging a aim or help each 46 minutes within the Premier League this season, scoring two and helping three in simply 229 minutes.

04:19pm

‘Dont’ waste time’ by pondering of Champions League, says Glasner

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner on followers who could also be beginning to dream about Champions League qualification: “Might. That’s early sufficient.

“It’s sport by sport. There are such a lot of video games to consider. You will need to keep centered now on the following sport and don’t waste your time and thoughts.”

04:18pm

Fulham’s nine-goal thriller with Metropolis

Fulham scored 4 objectives for the primary time in 52 Premier League matches final day out in opposition to Man Metropolis, however nonetheless ended on the shedding aspect.

It was the second time they misplaced a house league match whereas scoring 4+ objectives, after a 4-6 defeat to Leicester in September 1952.

04:17pm

Fulham confirmed ‘nice character’ in opposition to Metropolis

Fulham supervisor Marco Silva, talking to Sky Sports activities about Samuel Chukwueze: “He has been superb. Extra tailored within the league and what we would like and what we anticipate from him. Understanding the selections he ought to take. He’s going to have the ability to present his qualities.”

Why does Sessegnon miss out? “He felt one thing in his hamstring yesterday within the session and was not capable of be in competition for the sport.”

What did the Man Metropolis sport present? “Nice character and bravado. To go and face it in opposition to an excellent aspect and a staff. The response was high and simply an excellent aspect can react in the best way we did and we’re capable of play once more this afternoon in the best way we wish to.”

04:15pm

Fulham’s struggles at dwelling to Palace

Fulham have gained none of their final six Premier League dwelling video games in opposition to Crystal Palace (D3 L3) since a 3-1 victory in January 2005.

Crystal Palace gained this actual fixture 2-0 in February, ending a six-game winless run in opposition to Fulham within the Premier League (D4 L2).

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Crystal Palace staff and subs

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Fulham staff and subs

03:03pm

Stable Crystal Palace may leap into Champions League locations

Good afternoon, and welcome to reside protection of Fulham vs Crystal Palace from the Premier League, because the guests look to climb into the highest 4. Palace come into this London derby in sixth, however victory will see them go forward of Everton and Chelsea and into the Champions League spots. 

Oliver Glasner’s males suffered their first dwelling defeat within the Premier League since February final weekend as they threw away a one-goal lead in opposition to Manchester United. However they returned to successful methods within the week with a 1-0 win at Burnley, due to Daniel Munoz’s header, and have now taken three victories from their final 5 league video games. 

The clear sheet at Turf Moor on Wednesday was Palace’s seventh within the league this season, highlighting their defensive solidity this time period, with solely league leaders Arsenal registering extra clear sheets. Mikel Arteta’s males are additionally the one staff to concede fewer objectives than Palace this season, with the south London outfit letting in simply 11 objectives of their opening 14 video games. 

They face a Fulham assault brimming with confidence, although, having scored 4 objectives in a Premier League match for the primary time in 52 makes an attempt on Tuesday. Nonetheless, it remarkably nonetheless led to defeat for Marco Silva’s males in opposition to Manchester Metropolis at Craven Cottage, with the guests holding on to clinch a 5-4 victory, having led 5-1 shortly after half-time. 

The defeat left Fulham in fifteenth coming into this afternoon’s sport, however they might climb forward of Brentford and Bournemouth with three factors in opposition to Palace. And they’re going to take confidence from the character proven in opposition to Pep Guardiola’s males, significantly with it following victories over Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur.