Palace stun Fulham to keep FA Cup dream alive
Fulham 0 - 3 Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace continued their remarkable resurgence under Oliver Glasner, securing a fifth consecutive win with a clinical 3-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage to reach the FA Cup semi-finals.
Fulham dominated the opening half-hour but failed to capitalise on their superiority, with Rodrigo Muniz going closest for the hosts. Palace, struggling to get out of their own half, took the lead against the run of play when Eberechi Eze produced a moment of brilliance in the 34th minute. Cutting in from the left, the England international bent a stunning low strike past Bernd Leno and in off the far post.
Eze, fresh from scoring his first England goal during the international break, was instrumental again in Palace’s second. His precise cross found Ismaila Sarr, who nodded in at the near post to double the visitors’ lead.
Fulham pushed for a response, with Willian drawing a fine save from Dean Henderson, but they never found a way back into the game. Any lingering hope was extinguished when Eddie Nketiah slotted home a third, sliding the ball through Leno’s legs to cap a ruthless display from Glasner’s side.
Palace’s victory sees them reach the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2022, continuing a stunning turnaround after a sluggish start to the campaign.
Palace’s transformation under Glasner
Glasner’s impact at Selhurst Park has been profound. After a slow start to the season, taking nine games to register a league win, the Austrian has not only dragged Palace towards the top half of the table but also guided them deep into both domestic cup competitions.
The club is already in talks to extend Glasner’s contract, and with summer interest likely in key players, securing his future will be a priority. His well-drilled 3-4-2-1 system has given Palace an organised, disciplined edge, and that structure was evident again at Craven Cottage, where they withstood early pressure before asserting themselves in ruthless fashion.
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With just two defeats in their last 15 matches, Palace are gathering momentum at the perfect time. Their season, once meandering, is now on course for a thrilling climax.
