Iwobi, Bassey uninspiring in Eagles defeat
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Emile Smith Rowe of Fulham receives treatment Fulham v Crystal Palace, Premier League, Football, Craven Cottage, London, UK - 22 Feb 2025 || Image credit: Imago

Iwobi, Bassey uninspiring in Eagles defeat

Faruq Ibrahim 18:10 - 22.02.2025

Fulham failed to follow up their impressive victory against Nottingham Forest, as they were beaten at home by Crystal Palace.

Crystal Palace's impressive 2025 form continues, as they beat Fulham 2-0 in their Premier League clash at Craven Cottage.

Marco Silva's side beat high-flying Forest last week and were favourites to take maximum points at home against Oliver Glasner's side today. However, a goal from the in-form Daniel Munoz followed the own-goal from Joachim Anderson, ensuring the Eagles soared to victory.

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The visitors seized control in the first half, with Jean-Phillippe Mateta's early attempt forcing Bernd Leno into a sharp save. Eberechi Eze also unleashed two powerful shots from distance, both of which were parried by the German goalkeeper. 

Palace's relentless pressure eventually told when Joachim Andersen inadvertently deflected Will Hughes' corner past Leno, handing the Eagles a 1-0 halftime lead.

In the second half, Mateta thought he had doubled his side’s lead, only for the attempt to be chalked off due to a marginal offside infringement. Palace continued to carve out opportunities, with Maxence Lacroix's header and Jefferson Lerma's follow-up effort both being thwarted by Leno.

Fulham's pursuit of an equaliser ultimately proved their undoing, as Palace launched a lightning-fast counterattack. Mateta danced past several defenders before teeing up Daniel Munoz, who slotted past Leno with ease to double Palace's advantage.

Fulham’s 62% possession on the day amounted to nought, as they were toothless in the final third. The Eagles' more direct approach was the superior tactic on the day as they collected maximum points.

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