Fulham Manager Laments Palace's Resilience, Guéhi Secures Late Winner
A crushing defeat for Fulham has pushed Marco Silva's team further away from the Premier League safety net, with Crystal Palace claiming a hard-fought victory that propelled them into fourth place.
Oliver Glasner's Austrian side has proven their mettle again under his leadership, beating a depleted Fulham side in front of a raucous home crowd. The visitors' defense was breached by Eddie Nketiah's crisp finish early on, but Harry Wilson's stunning equalizer cancelled out the opener, sending the match into extra time.
Fulham ultimately struggled to find a way through Palace's well-drilled defense, and it was Marc Guéhi who scored the winning goal late in the game. The substitute striker's header off a near-post corner sealed the victory, leaving Fulham's supporters to wonder what could have been if their team had capitalised on their chances earlier.
The outcome was a harsh reminder of Fulham's struggles this season, particularly when it comes to creating and converting scoring opportunities. Glasner, whose side face Shelbourne in their latest Conference League fixture before meeting Manchester City at Selhurst Park on Sunday, admitted that fatigue has become an issue due to his team's hectic schedule.
Despite the late winner, Palace's manager Jean-Philippe Mateta had called for more chances in a television interview at half-time. Fulham thought they might have taken the lead through Emile Smith Rowe after Calvin Bassey struck a post with a header, but celebrations were short-lived as Samuel Chukwueze was deemed offside in the buildup.
Glasner's frustration is well-documented, particularly when it comes to Palace's transfer business during the summer. However, he remains optimistic that his team can turn their season around if they secure the right additions in January. The Crystal Palace manager joked about being fourth in December and receiving a bonus – but for him, the result felt like a welcome respite from fatigue.
The win marked a significant milestone for Palace, who are now firmly in contention for European spots. With Guéhi's late header securing the three points, his future at the club hangs in the balance as his contract expires at the end of the season.
A crushing defeat for Fulham has pushed Marco Silva's team further away from the Premier League safety net, with Crystal Palace claiming a hard-fought victory that propelled them into fourth place.
Oliver Glasner's Austrian side has proven their mettle again under his leadership, beating a depleted Fulham side in front of a raucous home crowd. The visitors' defense was breached by Eddie Nketiah's crisp finish early on, but Harry Wilson's stunning equalizer cancelled out the opener, sending the match into extra time.
Fulham ultimately struggled to find a way through Palace's well-drilled defense, and it was Marc Guéhi who scored the winning goal late in the game. The substitute striker's header off a near-post corner sealed the victory, leaving Fulham's supporters to wonder what could have been if their team had capitalised on their chances earlier.
The outcome was a harsh reminder of Fulham's struggles this season, particularly when it comes to creating and converting scoring opportunities. Glasner, whose side face Shelbourne in their latest Conference League fixture before meeting Manchester City at Selhurst Park on Sunday, admitted that fatigue has become an issue due to his team's hectic schedule.
Despite the late winner, Palace's manager Jean-Philippe Mateta had called for more chances in a television interview at half-time. Fulham thought they might have taken the lead through Emile Smith Rowe after Calvin Bassey struck a post with a header, but celebrations were short-lived as Samuel Chukwueze was deemed offside in the buildup.
Glasner's frustration is well-documented, particularly when it comes to Palace's transfer business during the summer. However, he remains optimistic that his team can turn their season around if they secure the right additions in January. The Crystal Palace manager joked about being fourth in December and receiving a bonus – but for him, the result felt like a welcome respite from fatigue.
The win marked a significant milestone for Palace, who are now firmly in contention for European spots. With Guéhi's late header securing the three points, his future at the club hangs in the balance as his contract expires at the end of the season.
they had so many chances and just cant finish them off it's like they're running out of steam 
their manager sounds like he's really struggling with fatigue and it's hard to blame him, 14 games in january is a lot! 
anyway, i guess palace got the win and now they're looking good for europe 
but guéhi's contract is still kinda sus... shouldnt he get a new one if he's scoring these goals? 
eddie nketiah's goal was nice, but come on, guys! 
guéhi's winner was amazing tho, that near-post corner was pinpoint perfect 
anyone else think palace made some questionable signings during the summer? 
It seems they just couldn't capitalize on their scoring opportunities, kinda like when we don't finish a tricky quiz question 
! Guéhi's goal at the end was clutch, I mean who doesn't love a good winner? 
But for Fulham, this loss just shows they need to make some big changes if they wanna stay up in the league. Maybe they should look into getting some new players, like how our school gets new textbooks every year 
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, they've been having a tough time this season and it looks like their struggles are only getting worse 
. It's like they're running out of steam 
. Crystal Palace on the other hand is looking strong 
...Fulham needs to sort out their transfer business ASAP or they'll be stuck in midtable forever 
...and what's with all these late winners for Palace? I swear, Guéhi's goal was like a scene from a Premier League highlight reel 
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but hey, 4th place is no joke 
but still, it's all about staying positive for fulham 
. And can we talk about Palace's defense? They're not invincible, and Guéhi's late winner was a bit lucky, if you ask me 
. Maybe Palace can make some savvy moves to keep him? 
they just can't seem to catch a break, and it's not just the results that are hurting them, but also the lack of depth in their squad... it's like they're playing with one hand tied behind their back 
and it's hard to see how marco silva can turn this season around without making some key signings... but hey, at least guéhi scored 
and that's always a plus, right? 
. It's like they're running out of steam mid-season... fatigue is a big issue for Glasner to deal with now 
their defense was solid but they just couldn't create enough chances to kill it off, you know? and now they're all over Manchester City in the conference league lol what a turn of events for palace tho, being fourth in dec was crazy and now guéhi's contract is up for grabs 
. Can't say I blame Glasner for getting frustrated - that schedule is mental! 
One thing's for sure, though: Palace are looking good and Fulham need to sort their act out ASAP 
Either way, it'll be interesting to see how this all plays out in January.
. I think it's really frustrating for Marco Silva, who's been working hard to keep his team in the league, but their schedule has been ridiculously hectic lately 
. It's like they're running on empty.
but meanwhile, palace is just cruising along 
, but Fulham can't keep relying on chance goals... it's time for a shake-up in the squad 
. Can't these managers come up with some actual game plans instead of just complaining about their teams' fatigue? And what's with all the drama around Guéhi's contract? It's just a football player, folks! 
Guéhi might have sealed the deal but Palace's defense was solid, kudos to them! 
. I mean, you can tell the fatigue is really taking its toll on Marco Silva's team - their defense was breached way too easily and they just couldn't find a way through Palace's defense 
... they're having an amazing season and this win takes them into 4th place! Marc Guéhi's goal at the end was just what they needed to secure those three points