Crystal Palace are finally set to welcome Cheick Doucoure back to senior competitive action after a gruelling 20-month recovery period. The Mali international has endured a nightmare run with serious injuries, but manager Pierre Sage has confirmed he will feature in the club's upcoming Carabao Cup fixture.
Ben Chilwell produced an instant impact on his Crystal Palace return, firing home a spectacular late winner in a 3-2 victory over Fulham. The former Chelsea defender was subsequently targeted by a heckling home supporter at full-time, but he quickly silenced the taunt by flashing a cheeky gesture to celebrate the derby triumph.
Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa faced the wrath of the Craven Cottage faithful as his side fell to a third consecutive Premier League defeat on Saturday afternoon. Despite taking the lead twice, the Cottagers ultimately collapsed to a 3-2 loss against Crystal Palace, leaving them rooted to the bottom of the table.
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