Fulham spurning another chance to cement themselves as contenders for European qualification needs to be placed in perspective given that this disappointment came against opponents who have mastered the art of playing away from home.
No one will relish hosting Crystal Palace at the moment. Not only are Oliver Glasner’s side unbeaten on their travels in the Premier League since October, they are also on a run of five consecutive 2-0 away wins in all competitions after their calculated dismissal of a blunt and irritable Fulham.