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Crystal Palace midfielder Jefferson Lerma (8) fouls Fulham forward Cesar Palacios (8) during the EFL Cup match between Fulham and Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage, London, UK on 28 October 2026.

It's deja vu all over again as Palace stage another Cottage heist and Fulham blow Wembley shot

Strikers shot of confidence, Robinson disastrous, Andersen and Smith Rowe surely finished as Arbeloa's men crash out of Carabao Cup.

29.10.26, 10:08 Updated 29.10.26, 10:24 10 Minute Read

WHICH crushing feeling of déjà vu was the worst crushing feeling of déjà vu?

Was it the recurring nightmare of seeing Crystal Palace win at the Cottage for the FIFTH time since last February?

Was it the sinking feeling of Fulham tossing away a chance of a Wembley appearance with a horribly meek home Cup defeat against eminently beatable opposition for a third successive season?

Or was it the sight of Antonee Robinson losing possession TWENTY-SEVEN times in the same football match?

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Dave Kidd

Dave Kidd

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has been a leading journalist for three decades and was Chief Sports Writer on four national newspapers. As a Fulham fan of 45 years and a season-ticket holder on the Hammersmith End, he will deliver the highest quality coverage of the Club, with the passion of a true fan and the insight of an elite sports writer.

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