Fulham 2-3 Crystal Palace: What Sage and Mitchell said

Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "The fans give us their best whenever they are with us. We need points, and the strength the fans give us is important. The result is positive but I am aware of the game, but sometimes it is like this, you have to take the points. "We didn't play as we expected, I'm happy but disappointed for the other team and the coach because they had opportunities [to win] too. "I am not happy with the way we defended, we have a lot of things to move. The confidence from this result can help us. It's like with a car, when you put petrol inside you can drive." Crystal Palace full-back Tyrick Mitchell speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "It was a tough game, they were 2-1 up and we had a lot to do, but I'm happy I could contribute and get the win. "That was the first time [I've been on a hat-trick], it felt weird but I've been trying to get into those positions more the past couple of seasons. "The first goal Eddie [Nketiah] passed it to me and I heard him scream 'shoot'. Second one was right place, right time, a fluke goal." On Palace finding joy down the left wing: "Both sides [left and right] were top today. We showed a lot of resilience. It wasn't the best game from us, you don't want to concede two goals, but it's not easy winning in the Premier League. You always want to get that first win over the line and build from that." On adapting to new manager Pierre Sage: "Every manager has different tweaks they like doing. As players you have to adjust to it. Hopefully this is a stepping stone for us to get used to him." Did you know? Crystal Palace have now conceded two or more goals in nine consecutive league games for the first time ever. Crystal Palace full-back Tyrick Mitchell netted a brace for the first time in his club career, with his two goals marking the first time he had been on the scoresheet in the Premier League in 36 games.