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Crystal Palace are back in action on Sunday afternoon, making the trip to Premier League newcomers Sheffield United. The Eagles started their season in rather serene fashion, playing out a forgettable 0-0 draw with Everton at Selhurst Park, although they arguably did enough to win. A draw was no disaster, however, and Roy Hodgson’s men […]
Wilfried Zaha is focused and raring to go after staying at Crystal Palace – putting him in your fantasy team makes total sense this weekend. The 26-year-old started on the substitutes’ bench last Saturday, as the Eagles started their Premier League campaign with a goalless draw at home to Everton. He was introduced midway through […]
Despite Aaron-Wan Bissaka joining Manchester United during the transfer window, Crystal Palace’s summer has seen good outweigh bad. According to BBC Sport, “investment company Carteret Analytics think they have found a formula for footballers, and even use their system to advise three Premier League clubs on potential new signings.” The data helps determine whether or […]
Vicente Guaita will be a key performer for Crystal Palace this season, highlighted by his inclusion in Sky Sports‘ first Power Rankings of the season. The top 50 list is a way of gauging which top flight players are in the best form, with Manchester City star Raheem Sterling topping the pile after week one […]
Charlie Austin would have been a good addition to Crystal Palace’s attack this summer, had they made a move for him. Former Eagles striker Neil Shipperley was firmly behind a deal being agreed for the striker, telling Football FanCast that his off-the-ball work impresses him: I’ve been hoping Palace would go in for Austin to […]
Daniel Sturridge would be an exciting signing by Crystal Palace, contrary to Simon Jordan’s controversial comments on the striker. Speaking to talkSPORT, the former Palace chairman laid into Sturridge, outlining why he would never contemplate signing him: Not in any parallel universe would I sign Daniel Sturridge. Not for me. I wouldn’t even give him […]
Christian Benteke still has the ability to be an effective player for Crystal Palace, but losing him this summer would be no disaster. According to Hurriyet. via Sport Witness, Besiktas are eyeing up a move for the Belgian before the transfer window closes in Turkey. A loan move is the Turkish giants’ preferred deal, but […]
James McCarthy can grow into a key man for Crystal Palace, but patience is required after injury. The midfielder featured for Palace’s under-23s in a friendly against Birmingham City on Monday, which eventually ended in a 1-1 draw. Speaking to reporters, Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has talked up his namesake’s move to Selhurst […]
Crystal Palace are set to find out their opponents in the Carabao Cup second round on Tuesday night, with the Eagles ball number four in the draw. Roy Hodgson’s side will understandably be treating the competition as one of their lesser priorities this season, but winning it for the first time in the club’s history […]
Andros Townsend’s brilliant response to a fake news story shows how social media can be used in a positive manner by modern footballers.A report on Monday claimed that Crystal Palace’s players, namely Mamadou Skaho, had arranged a meeting warning Wilfried Zaha to give his all for the club.Zaha wanted to leave Selhurst Park in the […]
Luke Dreher’s season-ending injury is a huge blow for the youngster, leading to doubts over his long-term Crystal Palace future. It is feared that the 20-year-old damaged his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in a friendly last week, meaning he will be sidelined until next summer. Dreher was hopeful of forcing his way into Roy Hodgson’s […]
James Tavernier would be an ideal signing for Crystal Palace, helping fill the void left by Aaron Wan-Bissaka. According to talkSPORT, the Eagles are one of several clubs interested in signing the Rangers right-back in January. The Scottish giants appear resigned to losing the 27-year-old, as he looks for a fresh challenge. read crystal palace […]
