Crystal Palace vs Fulham
Premier League this season
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| GP | P | GD | ||
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| 10 | 16 | 24 | 2 | |
| 15 | 17 | 16 | -8 |
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Fulham eye back-to-back London derby victories in short trip to Palace.
As Crystal Palace host Fulham at Selhurst Park in a London derby, the Eagles aim to break their winless streak against Fulham and revive their attacking fortunes, while the Cottagers look to build on their dramatic victory over Brentford.
Crystal Palace
A hard-fought 2-2 draw against Wolves, who were in search of their first win of the season, ensured Crystal Palace remained above the bottom three after ten games in the Premier League. A 77th-minute equalizer from Marc Guéhi helped the Eagles avoid defeat in the topsy-turvy game at Molineux.
The Eagles are only two points above the bottom three while sitting in 17th place. Saturday evening’s London derby against Fulham could offer Palace a golden opportunity to return to winning ways, despite their attacking woes.
With only eight goals scored, Palace currently holds the second-worst attacking record in the Premier League this season. Additionally, Crystal Palace are winless in their last five Premier League games against Fulham, with the last three meetings ending in draws, suggesting that a fourth consecutive draw could be on the horizon.
Manager Oliver Glasner might choose a 3-4-2-1 formation with Jean-Philippe Mateta leading the attack. Eberechi Eze, who suffered a muscle injury in the EFL Cup win over Aston Villa, will remain sidelined until after the international break.
Fulham
Fulham [WLLDW] recently clinched a remarkable stoppage-time West London derby victory against Brentford in their Premier League encounter. Trailing by a goal, the Cottagers turned the game around with a brace from Harry Wilson [90’+2, 90'+7], who made a significant impact after coming on in the 82nd minute.
The 27-year-old Welshman found himself in the spotlight after scoring a potential goal of the season coupled with a stunning, unexpected header. "Sometimes football takes from you, but in the end, it gives to you if you keep working hard," said manager Marco Silva, praising the efforts of Monday’s hero. He acknowledged that it has been a tough season for Harry in terms of minutes, but noted his impressive form for the national team.
Occupying 9th place with 15 points [4W, 3D, 3L], Fulham will aim to replicate their recent performance when facing Crystal Palace in another London derby on Saturday. Nevertheless, Fulham's away form has been less than prolific, which might hinder their chances of securing a win. They have scored only five goals in five Premier League away games while conceding six.
A 4—2—3—1 formation with Raúl Jiménez leading the attack is anticipated. Carlos Vinícius's participation remains uncertain due to a knock he picked up recently.
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