Crystal Palace Triumphs Over Fulham 2-1 As Guehi Scores Late Winner

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Crystal Palace climbed into the Premier League's top four with a late 2-1 victory over Fulham, thanks to Marc Guehi's decisive header. Initially, it seemed Oliver Glasner's team might only secure a draw at Craven Cottage after Harry Wilson equalised Eddie Nketiah's early goal. However, Palace managed to clinch the win in the closing moments.

Eddie Nketiah opened the scoring for Crystal Palace in his 50th appearance for the club. He capitalised on Adam Wharton's through ball, sending a low shot into the bottom-right corner in the 20th minute. Emile Smith Rowe then tested Dean Henderson with a sharp save before Wilson levelled with a skilful outside-of-the-boot finish following a one-two with Raul Jimenez.

Fulham believed they had taken the lead after halftime when Alex Iwobi's header hit the bar and Smith Rowe scored from the rebound. However, the goal was disallowed due to Samuel Chukwueze being offside during the build-up. This left room for Guehi to secure all three points for Palace in the 87th minute by heading home from a corner.

Under Oliver Glasner's management since March 2024, Crystal Palace have shown strength away from home. They have accumulated 52 points on their travels, trailing only Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City in this regard. Despite not dominating possession against Fulham, they secured their eighth win of 2025 with less than 40% possession (37%), more than any other team.

Fulham's recent form has been concerning under Marco Silva. They have suffered seven defeats in their last ten Premier League matches, matching their worst run under Silva from March to May 2023. Despite this slump, Fulham remain four points clear of relegation.

Marc Guehi's late winner marked Crystal Palace's latest winning goal in an away Premier League match since November 2022 when Michael Olise scored in stoppage time against West Ham. This victory also allowed Palace to leapfrog Chelsea into fourth place in the standings.

The match highlighted Crystal Palace's resilience and ability to capitalise on crucial moments despite not controlling possession. Their strong away form continues to be a significant factor in their successful campaign under Glasner's leadership.