Key Takeaways:
- Crystal Palace secured a 2:1 away victory over Fulham in the 15th round of the Premier League
- Marc Guéhi scored the decisive goal in the 87th minute to seal the win for the Eagles
- Palace overtook Chelsea for fourth place with 26 points, while Fulham remained 15th with 17 points
Match Analysis
Crystal Palace emerged triumphant in a hard-fought 2:1 win away to Fulham in the Premier League’s 15th round, a result that has propelled the Eagles into the coveted top four. Eddie Nketiah opened the scoring for the visitors in the 20th minute, taking advantage of an incisive pass from Adam Wharton to break through and find the net with his right foot. Both sides maintained a fast tempo throughout the first half, generating several promising opportunities.
The hosts responded in the 38th minute when Raúl Jiménez combined cleverly with Harry Wilson on the edge of the penalty area, allowing Wilson to slot home the equaliser. The first half concluded with the two London rivals level, reflecting a fairly balanced contest up to that point.
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Turning Points and Second-Half Drama
Fulham started the second half brightly, putting Crystal Palace under sustained pressure in search of a go-ahead goal. Alex Iwobi came agonisingly close, glancing a header off the post, before Emile Smith Rowe found himself in position to score with the rebound. However, a detailed VAR review ruled Smith Rowe offside and the goal was disallowed, keeping the scores level.
As the match entered its final stages, Oliver Glasner’s side began to assert clear dominance. Their persistence paid off in the 87th minute: after winning two consecutive corners, Marc Guéhi was on hand to head the ball beyond Bernd Leno, securing all three points for the visitors.
Team News and Implications
Crystal Palace were forced to compete without Daniel Muñoz, who according to unofficial information had been arrested following a brawl earlier on Sunday. Nonetheless, the Eagles demonstrated depth and resilience, especially during a commanding second-half display.
This result sees Crystal Palace leapfrog Chelsea, claiming fourth position in the league table with 26 points. Fulham, meanwhile, suffered their second consecutive defeat, leaving them in 15th place on 17 points.
| Team | Goals | Scorers | Current Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulham | 1 | Harry Wilson (38’) | 15th | 17 |
| Crystal Palace | 2 | Eddie Nketiah (20’), Marc Guéhi (87’) | 4th | 26 |
