Nazira Yusuf is a freelance football journalist covering Liverpool FC, Crystal Palace FC, Leeds United and Nottingham Forest. Also covering women’s football. Naz produces breaking news, match reports, interviews while also developing expertise in video journalism, social media and digital publishing.
Crystal Palace’s 3-2 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage on 5 September remains the defining early result of Pierre Sage’s reign. This update, published 18 September 2026, revisits that afternoon in full. It was Sage’s first Premier League victory as Palace manager, built on an extraordinary quirk: every Eagles goal came from a left wing-back. […]
Pierre Sage has confirmed his Crystal Palace team news for the trip to Fulham, with the full starting line-up and substitutes set for Saturday’s 15:00 BST kick-off at Craven Cottage. This update lands on 5 September 2026. Supporters now have the complete picture as Palace look to respond quickly after a tough result last time […]
General sale has now opened for Crystal Palace’s Carabao Cup third-round meeting with Middlesbrough, and this September update confirms every detail supporters need before parting with their money. The tie remains fixed for Selhurst Park, with prices, entry rules and the away allocation all unchanged from the original announcement. Pierre Sage’s side head into the […]
This article was updated on 5 October 2026. Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa has played down talk of a Fulham Palace debut for his deadline-day signings. Crystal Palace visit Craven Cottage this afternoon, and none of the new arrivals is expected to start. According to the pre-match press conference report, Arbeloa wants supporters to be patient […]
Fulham boss Álvaro Arbeloa is warning his side that Crystal Palace’s winless start to the season is a stark illusion, with the Cottagers’ new manager acutely aware of the danger Pierre Sage’s Eagles pose ahead of this afternoon’s London derby. The Battle of the Winless at Craven Cottage Craven Cottage plays host to a desperate […]
Craven Cottage has not been a happy hunting ground for the Eagles this century, but with Fulham stumbling out of the blocks, Pierre Sage’s side face a golden opportunity to rewrite history on the banks of the Thames. The Story So Far Crystal Palace arrive in west London desperate to kickstart their Premier League campaign […]
A Prodigal Return to South London There is a distinct comfort in the familiar, a feeling of the puzzle pieces finally snapping back into alignment. For Shanade Hopcroft, football has always been about rhythm and belonging, and as she holds up the red and blue shirt once more, the grin across her face tells its […]
This Fulham Crystal Palace preview has been updated on 3 October 2026. It now carries Pierre Sage’s clearest explanation yet of how his four deadline-day signings fit his plans, with the trip to Craven Cottage still the immediate task. Palace and Fulham both opened the season with two winless fixtures, and each side is still […]
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage has offered a comprehensive look behind the scenes of the club’s summer transfer window during his pre-match press conference ahead of the Premier League clash with Fulham at Craven Cottage. Addressing late squad additions, the breakdown of high-profile moves, and how he plans to manage Ismaïla Sarr following his collapsed […]
Transfer windows reveal as much about the deals that break down as the ones that cross the finish line. Liverpool secured Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee reaching £123 million to anchor their left flank, yet a Mohamed Salah-shaped void remains on the right. Liverpool failed to land a new starting right-winger before […]
Darren Powell’s Crystal Palace Under-21s delivered a performance full of grit, quality, and character at Sutton United’s Borough Sports Ground, edging past Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 to kick off their Premier League International Cup campaign in style. Playing under the lights on Wednesday night, the young Eagles extended their unbeaten run to three matches. While official […]
Tottenham Hotspur are plotting a January swoop for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta as manager Roberto De Zerbi seeks to bolster his attacking options. According to a report from journalist Pete O’Rourke, the North London club have identified the Frenchman as a prime winter target. However, Spurs will face fierce competition from Premier League rivals […]
