Crystal Palace turned a west London derby on its head, recovering from a two-goal deficit to beat Fulham 3-2 at Craven Cottage and claim all three bragging rights.
The hosts looked in total command after racing into a 2-0 lead inside the opening quarter of the match, but Palace refused to buckle. They clawed one back before the break, then completed the turnaround with two second-half strikes that left the home crowd stunned.
Derby drama swings both ways
Fulham's fast start had all the hallmarks of a statement performance. Two goals in 11 minutes suggested they would run away with it, but derby days rarely follow the script. Palace regrouped, found a foothold, and by the time the final whistle blew, the visitors were celebrating one of their most impressive comebacks of the campaign.
The result flips the local bragging rights and hands Palace a valuable three points in the Premier League table. For Fulham, it is a bitter pill: dominating early, only to watch the game slip through their fingers as Palace grew in confidence and punished every lapse in concentration.
Derby wins are savoured longer than most, and Palace will relish this one all the way across south London.