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Crystal Palace vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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Monday 26 December 2022 12:38 EST
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Fulham players after scoring against Crystal Palace
Fulham players after scoring against Crystal Palace (PA)

Fulham earned a 3-0 win away to Crystal Palace on Monday to climb to eighth in the Premier League after the hosts had two players sent off.

Bobby De Corvoda-Reid, Tim Ream and Aleksandar Mitrovic were on target for Fulham. Palace had Tyrick Mitchell sent off in the first half and James Tomkins followed him down the tunnel in the second after a second booking.

The victory moved Fulham to 22 points after 16 games while Palace lie 11th on 19 points after 15 matches.

Palace striker Jordan Ayew hit the bar with the first big chance of the game. Then Fulham struck, De Cordova-Reid glancing in a cross from Mitrovic after a sloppy pass from Joachim Andersen was intercepted.

Moments later Palace’s fortunes unravelled further when Mitchell was shown a straight red card for a reckless tackle on Kenny Tete. Tomkins’s second yellow card came for pushing Mitrovic over.

Fulham took full advantage of having two extra players as Ream doubled their lead scoring his first Premier League goal at the age of 35.

Mitrovic then got the reward that his all-action performance deserved, heading in a cross from Willian in the 80th minute to take his tally for the season to 10 league goals.

Crystal Palace vs Fulham

26 December 2022 17:37

Crystal Palace vs Fulham

26 December 2022 17:15

Crystal Palace vs Fulham

That's all from Selhurst Park today, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!

26 December 2022 17:06

Crystal Palace vs Fulham

Shellshocked Palace must now recover before travelling to Bournemouth on New Year's Eve, while at the same time, Fulham face Southampton in their final fixture of 2022.

26 December 2022 17:05

Crystal Palace vs Fulham

A lopsided contest between two capital city clubs sees visitors Fulham break a long winless streak at Selhurst Park; taking advantage of their hosts' ill discipline, which reduced them to nine men midway through the second half. Involved in all three strikes for his side, Mitrovic was the key figure for the Cottagers, but Crystal Palace - who already looked off-colour before the break - largely caused their own downfall. It's back to the drawing board for Vieira; Silva's side pull three points clear.

26 December 2022 17:03

Crystal Palace vs Fulham

FULL-TIME: CRYSTAL PALACE 0-3 FULHAM

26 December 2022 16:57

Crystal Palace vs Fulham

Guaita tips over a stinging drive by Tete, who takes Reed's low pass from the left and lets fly from 20 yards out.

26 December 2022 16:57

Crystal Palace vs Fulham

A rare Crystal Palace chance: Andersen steers his header well wide of the target following Milivojevic's cross from a free-kick.

26 December 2022 16:55

Crystal Palace vs Fulham

There will be at least five minutes of stoppage time at the end of the second half, but the game is already over as a contest. Selhurst Park begins to empty out, as some disappointed home fans make for the exits.

26 December 2022 16:54

Crystal Palace vs Fulham

26 December 2022 16:54

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