Premier League News: I began to think that Aaron Wan-Bissaka was a robot, says Hodgson

Crystal Palace's director, Roy Hodgson, admitted that he was somewhat happy that Aaron Wan-Bissaka was late deceiving against Fulham, as the Eagles boss was beginning to think he was a robot.

It was a good day for Hodgson and his charges while they were busy at Selhurst Park against their London rivals threatened with relegation.

Luka Milivojevic scored 1-0 after Fulham's handball, while Jeffrey Schlupp added a late second to secure the three points and put them 14th on the board.

The competition also saw the debut of Chelsea Loanee Michy Batshuayi, who arrived late in the 82nd minute.

But Hodgson reserved praise for the Wan-Bissaka sideback, who played the 90-minute victory.

The manager recounted how Wan-Bissaka, 21, had approached him last season to ask him if he could make a loan due to lack of playing time.

However, Hodgson refused the request, the back deserving a place he created himself – what the director said jokingly proved his decision-making abilities.

"Last year, Aaron came to see me and asked me to go on loan. I said no, said Hodgson. Sky sports after the game. "Shortly after, he found himself in the first team due to an injury and he never looked back.

"It shows that I've made the right decision! He was exceptional today. "

The rise of Wan-Bissaka has allowed him to make 24 appearances in the Premier League this season, since the start of the playoffs, and would have attracted the interest of major clubs, including Chelsea.

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He has won the confidence of his coach because he has barely managed to get a foot in the trap this season, which Hodgson said jokingly was almost disturbing.

"He actually made a mistake in the 94th minute and I was relieved because I was starting to think that he could be a robot," added Hodgson.

Palace will be the next player to be in a week, when he hosts his second consecutive derby in London, West Ham.