Crystal Palace continued their impressive form with a dramatic late 2-1 win over Fulham, secured by Marc Guéhi’s 88th-minute header that sent the visitors into the Premier League top four. It marked Palace’s third victory over Marco Silva’s side this year, adding to Fulham’s growing frustration against Oliver Glasner’s team.
Eddie Nketiah opened the scoring on his first league start of the season after a slick move orchestrated by Adam Wharton. Fulham equalised through a brilliant outside-of-the-boot finish from Harry Wilson, capping a sharp one-two with Raúl Jiménez. Despite heavy pressure from the hosts, Palace held firm, with Dean Henderson making key saves and Guéhi producing an important early block to deny Emile Smith Rowe.
Palace’s resilience paid off late when Guéhi powered in a near-post header from a corner, sparking wild celebrations from the travelling fans. The win highlights Palace’s growth under Glasner, despite missing key player Daniel Muñoz through injury, and strengthens hopes ahead of a packed December fixture schedule.
Fulham showed promise in buildup play but lacked cutting edge, with a potential Smith Rowe goal ruled out for offside and other chances wasted. Silva admitted his team needed more resilience in tight matches to avoid slipping into a relegation fight.
For Palace, ninth win in the last 15 matches fuels belief — even dreams — of pushing higher if the squad receives backing in January.
