Crystal Palace climbed into the Premier League’s top four after Marc Guéhi scored a decisive late header to seal a 2–1 victory over Fulham. It continued Oliver Glasner’s impressive run over Marco Silva’s side, giving Palace their third win at Craven Cottage in under a year.
Eddie Nketiah, making his first league start of the season, put Palace ahead after a slick move involving Adam Wharton and Tyrick Mitchell. Fulham equalised through a brilliant outside-of-the-boot strike from Harry Wilson, who combined neatly with Raúl Jiménez. The hosts pushed for more, even having an Emile Smith Rowe effort sensationally saved and another disallowed for offside, but Palace’s defence remained resilient.
As the match looked set for a draw, Guéhi rose at the near post to head in from a corner, sparking celebrations among the travelling fans. The centre-back, likely to leave on a free in the summer, may have handed Palace one of the season’s defining moments.
Glasner praised his side’s mentality despite a heavy schedule and the absence of Daniel Muñoz, while Silva lamented Fulham’s inability to turn possession into results. Palace now look firmly in the race for European places as they prepare for a demanding December and a clash with Manchester City.
