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Goals by Jeffrey Schlupp and Wilfried Zaha helped Crystal Palace to a 2-0 win against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday as the home side endured a disappointing return to the top flight.
Schlupp struck against the run of play in the 41st minute with a shot from a tight angle and Zaha sealed the win in the closing stages when he rounded Fulham goalkeeper Fabri and slotted the ball into an empty net.
Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey made a string of good saves in the opening half, twice denying Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic after he had also kept out a long-range shot from right back Cyrus Christie.
Palace had the upper hand after the break, and although Zaha saw his close-range volley kept out by Fabri on the hour, Zaha made no mistake in the 79th minute after a defence-splitting pass by Aaron-Wan Bissaka.