- Emile Smith-Rowe scored as Fulham beat Crystal Palace 2-0 at Selhurst Park
- Ex-Arsenal star got on scoresheet again in second half before VAR intervened
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Alex Iwobi has jokingly urged Emile Smith Rowe to stop going to the gym after the latter was denied a brace in Fulham’s win over Crystal Palace.
Marco Silva’s side made it two London derby victories in a week after beating the Seagulls 2-0 at Selhurst Park.
Smith-Rowe opened the scoring just before the half-time break and Harry Wilson sealed victory seven minutes before the end.
Former Arsenal star Smith Rowe turned home a cross from Iwobi in the second-half but the goal was ruled out by a tight margin following a VAR check.
Following Saturday’s win, Iwobi posted on X: ‘Someone Tell Emile Stop Doing Uppers In The Gym!’
Emile Smith Rowe was denied a second goal at Selhurst Park following a VAR check
Following Saturday’s win, Iwobi posted: ‘Someone Tell Emile Stop Doing Uppers In The Gym!’
Smith Rowe (centre) opened the scoring just before the break and Harry Wilson sealed the win
Cottagers boss Silva was full of praise for Smith Rowe afterwards, saying: ‘What a talent. Top talent and a top boy. He knows, at the same time, he has to work with the heart to play at the level he has the capacity to be.
‘He has had a great impact at this football club and he has the talent to do more.
‘That is the one thing I told the players after the match. We have to be pleased with the season so far and I think everyone agrees we should have more points. But there is a great challenge for me, my staff and players. I’m going to demand more and more.’
On Iwobi, Silva added: ‘For me, last season was the best season from him in the Premier League. I am sure he is going to be better this season.
‘I brought him to Everton and then had the chance to have him here in London at Fulham. It was a moment for us to go.
‘From the first week of pre-season I felt he was going to have this season. He has taken more responsibility on his back and is helping the team.’
