Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner speaking to BBC Match of the Day after the 2-1 defeat by Sunderland: "I've seen a team that is leaving their heart on the pitch. As you have seen we couldn't make a sub, we had no one on the bench. I feel we are being abandoned completely. Because I can't play many players. They did everything they could and this has been going on for weeks and months now. And we have 12, 13 players from the squad available and we feel no support.

"The worst thing is selling our captain one day before playing a Premier League game. We are preparing, it's the first week we are training since September, and then we are selling our captain one day before a game. So I have no understanding of this. I have always kept my mouth, but I can't because I have to defend these players.

"Yes we get under pressure here and we are unlucky. But again, you can't react, we can't help them, it makes it really tough tonight."

Who specifically has abandoned Crystal Palace? "It's pretty clear, yeah? It's pretty clear. Again, I didn't sell anyone. If you get your heart torn out twice this season, one day before a game, it was with Eze in summer, it was with Guehi now, you know? What should I tell the players all the time? What should I tell them?

"And then I see the performance today for 50, 60 minutes, today it was not easy with all the circumstances going here with 12 players from the squad, and yes then you have 15, 20 minutes when you are under pressure, you concede the goal, I look at the bench, I can't react, just kids on the bench, and this has not happened yesterday, this is weeks ago. That's why I'm really frustrated today."

Have you told the board your frustrations? "Of course they know it, we're talking all the time. But again, talk does not win the game."

On whether he would leave this month: "No, never, I would never. I will go with this group of players until the end. I have so much respect for their character. I see their disappointed and I know how hard they are working, I see how hard they are fighting at the end. Never, no chance."

Matthew Howarth
BBC Sport journalist

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Before Saturday's game at Sunderland, Oliver Glasner said he wanted Crystal Palace to show the same energy and spirit they had displayed in training on Friday - the day he informed his players he will leave at the end of the campaign.

Palace, who were without outgoing club captain Marc Guehi at the Stadium of Light, certainly competed well in the first half and fashioned the better opportunities before the interval, but a combination of Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs and the offside flag prevented them from leading at half-time.

Jean-Philippe Mateta - who has also been linked with a move away from Palace this month - was thwarted in a one-on-one with Roefs after latching on to a through-ball from Pino, who had intercepted a stray pass from Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka.

Mateta was denied again by Roefs moments later - although the linesman's flag was eventually raised for offside - before having a magnificent half-volley from the edge of the penalty area disallowed, again for offside.

Pino's eye-catching finish did put Palace in front on the half-hour mark, but it proved to be the last of the visitors' two efforts on target.

Sunderland raised their game after restoring parity but despite creating little in the final third in the second half, Brobbey's late winner was no less than they deserved.

With no win in their last 10 in all competitions - a run that includes their embarrassing FA Cup exit at the hands of sixth-tier Macclesfield - Palace have their work cut out to ensure Glasner's final campaign in charge doesn't end in disappointment.

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Regis Le Bris makes four changes to the Sunderland team that started their FA Cup third-round tie at Everton.

Reinildo makes his first start for the club since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, with Omar Alderete, Dan Ballard and Brian Brobbey also coming in.

Dennis Cirkin, Luke O'Nien, Simon Adingra and Eliezer Mayenda drop to the bench.

Sunderland XI: Roefs, Hume, Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Reinildo, Le Fee, Xhaka, Sadiki, Mundle, Brobbey

Subs: Patterson, Cirkin, Neil, Geertruida, Rigg, Mayenda, O'Nien, Isidor, Adingra

Oliver Glasner makes two changes to the Crystal Palace team that drew with Aston Villa in their last Premier League game.

Jefferson Lerma returns after suffering a head injury against Newcastle two weeks ago, while Chris Richards is also restored to the side.

Jaydee Canvot is named on the bench, with Marc Guehi unavailable as he finalises a move to Manchester City.

Crystal Palace XI: Henderson, Lerma, Lacroix, Richards, Devenny, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell, Johnson, Pino, Mateta

Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Uche, Clyne, Canvot, Sosa, Imray, Riad, Drakes-Thomas

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Crystal Palace have not won any of their past nine games in all competitions and their FA Cup defeat at Macclesfield was a huge embarrassment.

Eagles boss Oliver Glasner made changes for that tie which did not work and the squad depth is clearly not there to cope with this busy time of the season.

Looking at Sunderland's results, they were not exactly in great form either before they beat Everton in a penalty shootout to reach round four.

The Black Cats are without a win in five league games but the difference with Palace is that they drew four of them and, importantly, they also played well in most of those matches too.

Regis le Bris' side have been so strong at home that, along with Palace's poor form, I really have to back them here.

As their fans keep on pointing out, I've not done too well at predicting Sunderland scores this season, but I will get one of their results right soon... surely!

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

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Ellie Killick
Fan writer

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Saturday, 17 May, 2025. The best day in Crystal Palace's history. Cheers rang around Wembley as Joel Ward and Marc Guehi lifted the FA Cup on the hallowed turf.

Fast forward eight months and the past week has been among the worst of our history. A humiliating cup defeat as holders by sixth-tier Macclesfield was followed by confirmation that both Oliver Glasner and Guehi are leaving the club. It is safe to say it has been a rollercoaster of emotions being a Palace fan this past year.

Neither departure truly shocked me.

Guehi was basically as good as gone in the summer transfer window, so that always felt like a waiting game, and with a board that consistently lacks ambition in every department, it is difficult to blame Glasner for seeking bigger challenges.

Still, that does not take away the sadness and worry that the news brings. Glasner, amid all his experience, brought something even more transformative - belief. I never thought Palace would win a major trophy, let alone be anywhere near Europe, but he made both of those things possible and instilled a new sense of hope.

What does hurt is the manner of Guehi's exit. Allowing one of England's best defenders and our captain to join Manchester City for a reported £20m is beyond appalling and feels like a major step in the wrong direction which seems poor business for the club and the fans.

Winning a major trophy should be the start of something great, but instead we seem to be going backwards rather than forwards. The timing of Glasner's announcement also raises question marks over the remainder of the season and how the squad will navigate that.

I will forever be grateful for what the pair did for my club, but sadly it is rather a bleak time to support Crystal Palace.

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Matt Jones
BBC Sport journalist

After being on the wrong end of the biggest FA Cup shock in history last weekend, followed by news on Friday that their manager and captain are both set to exit the club, Crystal Palace's next assignment is Sunderland - with their formidable home record - in the Premier League.

The Eagles were well below their best at the Moss Rose as they succumbed to sixth-tier opponents Macclesfield in embarrassing style, and a trip to the Stadium of Light is a tough follow-up.

Sunderland closing on home record

Sunderland have not lost in front their own fans since their return to the top flight and beat Everton in a penalty shootout in the FA Cup last weekend.

With survival already surely secured, Sunderland can shift their focus towards grander ambitions this term. If they are to finish in the top half - perhaps even seize a European place - then their home form will be key.

Head coach Regis le Bris has steered his team to 10 games without defeat on home soil in the Premier League this season. They can equal Ipswich Town's record run for a promoted side if they can extend that streak on Saturday.

Sunderland have not won in their past five Premier League games but a drop-off was to be expected. The Black Cats had six players at the Africa Cup of Nations, more than any other team in the league. They go into the weekend in 10th spot, albeit within three points of Brentford in fifth.

Troubles piling up at Palace

It has been a rough few weeks for Palace and the issues appear to be piling up.

Palace are without a win in nine games and the squad appears to be creaking under the weight of their European commitments. The Eagles have more injuries than any team in the top flight, with up to 10 players out; they have also made just 22 changes to their starting XI this season, nine fewer than any other team.

Cracks are appearing at both ends of the pitch too. They have been remarkably vulnerable from set-pieces, with nine of their past 11 goals conceded in all competitions coming from dead-ball situations.

Up top, manager Oliver Glasner will hope to see some key men rediscover their scoring touch with Ismaila Sarr still at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Yeremy Pino found the net at Macclesfield with a superb free-kick and all four of his goals for the club have come away from Selhurst Park.

Jean-Philippe Mateta will be back in the squad after he was rested for Macclesfield. The Frenchman has eight goals this season but just one in his past 10 games.

Mateta has also been profligate with his opportunities, with Bournemouth's David Brooks the only player to underperform their Premier League xG more.

Sami Mokbel
Senior football correspondent

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A deal between the clubs was reached on Thursday night with Oliver Glasner updated on developments.

Glasner and Marc Guehi spoke at the club's training centre on Friday morning when the player's intention to join Manchester City was confirmed.

And in a dramatic morning at Palace's HQ, Glasner also confirmed to the squad in a private meeting just before noon his decision to step down as head coach at the end of the season.

BBC Sport understands work on identifying Glasner's replacement is already under way.

Glasner was keen for Guehi to stay until the end of the season but he has been powerless to prevent Palace from striking a deal with City for the England star.

While Glasner had decided a number of months ago that he would be leaving, the Guehi deal is thought to be the catalyst to him deciding to make his announcement on Friday.

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We asked for your views after Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner announced he will be leaving at the end of the season and captain Marc Guehi is to join Manchester City.

Here are some of your comments:

Gavin: Absolute shambles. This has been on the cards since before Christmas and the tension has been clear for everyone to see. I think that Steve Parish has failed the club and the fans. We had such a fantastic platform for greater success and Parish has totally demolished the platform. The buck stops with him.

Chris: Well, looks like the fun is over. The board obviously has no appetite to move forward. We had potentially the best new manager in the league and a future England captain. So I guess that's back to fighting for just below mid-table and not getting dragged into a relegation battle. What a disappointing end to our best ever time.

Kevin: Marc Guehi was expected and good luck to him because he deserves it. As for Glasner, I blame the board for not backing him last season. It will be a massive loss.

Malc: Not surprised one bit and I've been a Palace fan for 76 years. All the big clubs come for our players. Who is next? Daniel Munoz, Adam Wharton, Tyrick Mitchell? Has Parish been in touch with Gareth Southgate? He's had since October!

Pedro: A couple of our wheels had already fallen off. Now, we've lost two more. After Macclesfield this a kick in the guts, albeit expected and inevitable. We need to stabilise and show some fighting spirit by winning at Sunderland!

Greb: End of an era I guess. I was in denial, but I have worried that Glasner indicating he was out was the cause as our form dipped so drastically since October. Poor individual performances across the board, demonstrated emphatically with the complete lack of leadership shown in our FA Cup exit. Time for a return to the basics but the memories will last a lifetime, so have to be thankful!

Kevin: As a Palace fan for 62 years I would like to say, good luck Guehi and all the best for the future! As for Glasner, Palace should get rid of him now. The team aren't performing and he appears to have lost the players. He has tried to make himself bigger than the club by making this announcement by himself when surely it should of been a joint statement?

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Sunderland at Stadium of Light (kick-off 15:00 GMT).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Glasner confirmed he will be leaving Palace when his contract expires in the summer because he "wants a new challenge".

• He said he "had a meeting with Steve [Parish] in the October international break" and "told him I would not sign a new contract".

• He confirmed the team were told on Friday as it is "important to have clarity" and that he has spoken to no other club.

• Away from his own future, Glasner said Marc Guehi's move to Manchester City "is in the final stages" so he will not be in Saturday's matchday squad.

• On losing his captain, Glasner said: "Everyone wanted Marc to stay forever. Marc showed it in the summer transfer window and showed in the whole autumn that he was 100% committed to the team and to Crystal Palace. I wish him all the best for the rest of his career. He is still at the beginning of his great career. He is a fantastic guy."

• He said "it is up to us to show we can cope with this situation, again," like how they did after selling Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze in previous transfer windows.

• On Palace's future: "Great people are working for this club. From my experience, everyone wants the best for Palace. Everyone is aligned and giving their best. I know that this club is in great hands."

• Full-back Danny Imray, who was been recalled from his loan spell at Blackpool, will be in the squad to face Sunderland.

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Crystal Palace look set to lose both their captain and manager.

A deal has been in agreed in principle for England defender Marc Guehi to join Manchester City, while boss Oliver Glasner has confirmed in his press conference that he intends to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.

The 51-year-old said: "My decision has already been taken, months ago. I had a meeting with Steve [Parish] in October [in] the international break.

"We had a very long talk and I told him I will not sign a new contract for Crystal Palace.

"We agreed at the time it was best to keep it between us. It's best that we could do that and keep it confidential for three months. I told the team today the same, because I think now it's important to have clarity.

"We had a very busy schedule and thought about it and that's why we didn't want to talk about it. Steve and I want the best for Crystal Palace."

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Juventus have made an inquiry about signing France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 28, from Crystal Palace this month as they seek a long-term replacement for Serbia attacker Dusan Vlahovic, 25. (Sky Sports), external

Crystal Palace and Brighton are competing with Celtic and Norwich for Dundalk's 17-year-old Irish defender Vinnie Leonard. (Football Insider), external

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