Fulhamvs.Crystal Palace

The Serbian midfielder sat out Fulham's final two Premier League games before the international break on account of picking up 10 yellow cards, but he is back at Silva's disposal for the London derby.

Lukic has become an integral player for the Cottagers in 2025 and should slot straight back into the double pivot alongside Sander Berge, which could have a knock-on effect for Emile Smith Rowe.

Indeed, the ex-Arsenal man will likely have to settle for a spot on the bench this weekend, as Andreas Pereira - who has created the most chances in the FA Cup this season (18) - should operate just ahead of Berge and Lukic in the number 10 position.

Adama Traore and Alex Iwobi should flank the Brazilian as part of the supporting act to Rodrigo Muniz, who has started every FA Cup game this term and is expected to get the nod over Raul Jimenez once more.

Further back, Joachim Andersen prepares for another Palace reunion, as the former Eagle lines up alongside Calvin Bassey, Antonee Robinson, Timothy Castagne and Bernd Leno - the penalty hero in the last-16 win over Manchester United - in an unchanged defence.

Kenny Tete (knee), Harry Wilson (foot) and Arsenal loanee Reiss Nelson (thigh) are still missing due to injury, but Silva otherwise has a fully-fit squad to pick from.

Fulham possible starting lineup:

Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Traore, Pereira, Iwobi; Muniz

Written by

Ben Knapton