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In pictures: Palace secure opening day win

August 12 2018

Wayne Hennessey

Wayne Hennessey

Match action from Crystal Palace's 2-0 triumph over new Premier League side Fulham.

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Roy Hodgson made a return to his old club Fulham where he led the Cottagers to the Europa League final.

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Fulham started strongly and Palace were grateful to Wayne Hennessey who made some vital saves.

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Against the run of play, Jeffrey Schlupp fired Palace in front just before half-time.

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It was the midfielder's first Palace goal.

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Palace started to make their mark on the game after the interval.

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Wilfried Zaha made sure of the points with Palace's second goal on 79 minutes.

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The forward was delighted to net his first goal of the campaign.

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Young right back Aaron Wan-Bissaka impressed by setting up Zaha's goal and keeping a clean sheet

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