November 09, (THEWILL) – Fulham continued their positive momentum with a convincing 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace in Saturday’s Premier League London derby at Selhurst Park, extending their unbeaten streak against their capital rivals to six matches.
Crystal Palace, who entered the match with only one victory from their opening 10 fixtures, found themselves under sustained pressure from the outset. Emile Smith Rowe created the breakthrough moments before halftime, executing an effective combination with Raul Jimenez before directing his shot beyond Dean Henderson.
The hosts’ difficulties intensified when Daichi Kamada received a red card for a dangerous challenge on Kenny Tete with fourteen minutes remaining. Harry Wilson capitalised on the numerical advantage, doubling Fulham’s lead with a clinical finish following a rapid counter-attack, though his subsequent effort was disallowed for handball.
Crystal Palace’s predicament grows increasingly concerning, with the team positioned precariously above the relegation zone. Their single victory from 11 EPL matches leaves them one point clear of the bottom three, while injuries continue to restrict manager Oliver Glasner’s selection options.
Marco Silva’s Fulham side advanced to sixth position in the League standings, drawing level on points with Chelsea, Arsenal, and Aston Villa. This result builds upon their dramatic victory over Brentford in their previous fixture, demonstrating their ability to compete for European qualification.
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