Chukwueze bets on Craven Cottage firepower to burn Crystal Palace

Fulham winger Samuel Chukwueze is banking on the “fortress” mentality at Craven Cottage as the key to securing three points against Crystal Palace in Sunday’s Matchday 15 of the English Premier League in the London Derby.

The Nigerian international, who is currently in blistering form, is supremely confident that Marco Silva’s side can rely on their formidable home record to subdue the visiting Eagles.

“In our home games, we are good,” Chukwueze told the club’s official website ahead of the highly anticipated Premier League clash. “Since I arrived, we have only lost to two big teams, that is, Manchester City and Arsenal. Apart from that, we haven’t lost any home games. We are strong in that aspect, and we are good.”

Chukwueze Confident On Fulham’s Home Form to Beat Crystal Palace

Chukwueze’s confidence is well-placed, given Fulham’s recent upturn. The Whites have suffered just two home defeats all season—a narrow loss to current league leaders Arsenal, and Tuesday’s extraordinary, nine-goal thriller against Manchester City.

In that dramatic 5-4 defeat to Pep Guardiola’s side, Chukwueze was the spark, netting a quick-fire brace and inspiring a comeback that almost shocked the reigning champions. His two goals were his first in English football and follow an influential run of form that has seen him lauded as one of the Premier League’s most difficult wingers to contain.

The Nigerian’s speed and directness will be the focus of the Crystal Palace defense, who boast one of the best defensive records in the league, having been breached just 11 times all season.

The match at Craven Cottage is scheduled for Sunday afternoon and is expected to be a tight affair as Fulham looks to solidify its mid-table position ahead of the congested festive schedule.