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Oliver Birch

Oliver Birch

Sports Journalist · 34 articles

Crystal Palace player ratings: 2018/19 season
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Crystal Palace player ratings: 2018/19 season

Crystal Palace have enjoyed a relatively successful 2018/19 campaign in all competitions, with a 12th placed finish in the Premier League and a run to the quarter final of the FA Cup. Roy Hodgson’s side finished 15 points clear of the relegation zone after a strong run of form in the second half of the […]

Who was your Man of the Match vs Everton?
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Who was your Man of the Match vs Everton?

Crystal Palace followed up their impressive victory over Arsenal last time out with a goalless draw at home to Everton on Saturday afternoon. Both sides had chances to win the game in an evenly contested tie, with the Toffees dominating the first half and Roy Hodgson’s men responding with a positive second half display. And […]

Palace eye move for Ademola Lookman amid Zaha speculation
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Palace eye move for Ademola Lookman amid Zaha speculation

Crystal Palace could look to sign Everton youngster Ademola Lookman as a potential replacement for Wilfried Zaha this summer. The 21-year-old has long been a target for the Eagles, and the Daily Mail report that Lookman is seen as a like-for-like replacement for Zaha, who is rumoured to be leaving Selhurst Park in an £80million move […]

Who was your Man of the Match vs Arsenal?
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Who was your Man of the Match vs Arsenal?

Crystal Palace produced a fine display against Arsenal on Sunday afternoon as Roy Hodgson’s side won 3-2 in an entertaining tie at the Emirates.  Christian Benteke was left unmarked from a free kick in the first half and the Belgian scored his first goal in nearly a whole year to give Palace the lead. Mesut […]

Crystal Palace Player Ratings: Arsenal (A)
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Crystal Palace Player Ratings: Arsenal (A)

Crystal Palace capitalised on a shocking defensive display from Arsenal on Sunday afternoon to win 3-2 in a thrilling game at the Emirates and mathematically ensure their Premier League status for another season. Christian Benteke scored his first goal in nearly a year to give Roy Hodgson’s side the lead early on, after he was […]

Who was your Man of the Match vs Manchester City?
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Who was your Man of the Match vs Manchester City?

Crystal Palace suffered their third consecutive league defeat on Sunday, as title contenders Manchester City weathered a late fightback to win 3-1 at Selhurst Park. Raheem Sterling opened the scoring for Pep Guardiola’s side moments after missing a golden chance, and the winger added a second just after the hour mark. Palace captain Luka Milivojevic […]

Who was your Man of the Match vs Newcastle?
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Who was your Man of the Match vs Newcastle?

Luka Milivojevic scored his third penalty in four Premier League games to help Crystal Palace to a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United and all but secure their status in the top flight for next season. Roy Hodgson’s side moved 11 points clear of Cardiff in the relegation zone with their third victory in five Premier […]

Who was your Man of the Match vs Huddersfield?
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Who was your Man of the Match vs Huddersfield?

Crystal Palace relegated Huddersfield Town back to the Championship with a 2-0 victory at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon.  Luka Milivojevic opened the scoring from the penalty spot with 15 minutes remaining before Patrick van Aanholt added a second two minutes from time.  Victory for Roy Hodgson’s side moves them eight points clear of the […]

Palace set to be Spurs’ first opponents at new stadium
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Palace set to be Spurs’ first opponents at new stadium

Tottenham have confirmed that Crystal Palace will be the first visitors to their new stadium, BBC Sport have reported.   Roy Hodgson’s side will travel to Spurs’ new stadium on Wednesday 3rd April, ending months of speculation as to when the ground will host it’s first fixture. Spurs had hoped to have moved into the stadium […]

Palace player ratings: Watford (A)
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Palace player ratings: Watford (A)

Andre Gray scored with 10 minutes remaining to knock Crystal Palace out of the FA Cup on Saturday, as Roy Hodgson’s side failed to progress to the semi final’s. Michy Batshuayi scored his fifth goal in four games against Watford to cancel out Etienne Capoue’s opening goal in a wind affected encounter at Vicarage Road.  […]

Conditions affected us against Watford says Hodgson
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Conditions affected us against Watford says Hodgson

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson believes the conditions at Vicarage Road played a big part in his side’s FA Cup quarter final defeat to Watford. Andre Gray scored the winner with 10 minutes remaining, as Palace pushed for the winner following Michy Batshuayi’s equaliser; the Belgian’s fifth goal in his four appearances against Watford.  Palace […]

Palace target Diame amid contract speculation
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Palace target Diame amid contract speculation

Crystal Palace are considering a move for Newcastle’s Mohamed Diame, with the midfielder set to be out of contract this summer, the Daily Star reports. Diame’s current deal at St James’ Park will expire at the end of this season, however an automatic 12-month contract extension will be triggered in the midfielder’s contract if he […]