The Eagles came away from SW6 with their ball in the draw for the last four and one step away from a third FA Cup final. Though Oliver Glasner’s men won at a canter in the end, it wasn’t all plain sailing. Fulham started much the better and the visitors struggled to impose themselves.
Crystal Palace secured their place in the FA Cup semi-finals by dismantling Fulham at Craven Cottage in a 3-0 victory.
It has only been 164 years that Crystal Palace have waited for a major trophy so they can certainly wait a couple of months more, having arrived at another Wembley semi-final and the brink of another shot at the FA Cup.
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The anticipation is palpable as the FA Cup quarter-finals feature a London derby between Fulham and Crystal Palace. Set against the backdrop of Craven Cottage, this match not only holds stakes for the teams but also symbolizes the hopes of both fan bases,
A huge afternoon awaits in West London, as these two capital city rivals both battle to book their place at Wembley. Hosts Fulham have never won the FA Cup, beaten finalists in 1975, reaching the semi-finals only once during the subsequent half-decade, beaten by Chelsea at Villa Park in 2002.
Oliver Glasner's excellent Eagles are now just two wins from FA Cup glory and Europa League football after tearing their London counterparts to shreds at Craven Cottage
The controversy came just days after Fulham were denied a potential penalty away to West Ham, with VAR ruling they didn’t want to award decisions for such levels of contact. England handed out six yellows, two reds and pointed to the spot on an afternoon where Fulam went down 3-1.
As the players take to the pitch, excitement ripples through the stands at Craven Cottage. This London derby promises to be a clash of determination and skill, with both teams eager to secure their place in the semi-finals of the FA Cup. Importantly, the team compositions reveal critical strategies:
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