Headline: Crystal Palace Seeks to End Winless Streak as Season Progresses
Crystal Palace, led by new signing Axel Disasi, finds themselves without a win in nine Premier League matches, dating back to last season. The team’s recent performance included a 2-0 defeat by Everton during the opening weekend, where they struck the woodwork twice but struggled in the second half.
In a subsequent fixture against Manchester City, Palace displayed some offensive threats but were unable to maintain momentum, conceding soon after narrowing the deficit.
This match marked Pierre Sage’s initial experience with the lively night-game environment at Selhurst Park. The new manager observed several positive aspects from his team but is aware that the upcoming days are crucial as the transfer window approaches its deadline on Tuesday at 23:00 BST.
As speculation mounts, the club must decide whether to fend off late bids for players like Mateta and Ismaila Sarr, who remains sidelined but remains a target for Liverpool.
Additionally, right-back Daniel Munoz was on the bench following a reported £22 million offer from Nottingham Forest, managed by former Palace boss Oliver Glasner.
Losing to a strong Manchester City squad is not unexpected, and no urgent concerns are raised given the early stage of the season. Palace continues to adjust following Glasner’s departure, during which he led the club to remarkable FA Cup and Conference League victories.
However, the Eagles are eager to break their losing streak quickly, with upcoming matches before the international break against Fulham (away), Ipswich (home), and Leeds (away).
Palace, who gave a debut off the bench to new signing Axel Disasi, are now without a win in nine Premier League games stretching back to last season.
In the 2-0 defeat by Everton on the opening weekend they hit the woodwork twice before fading in the second half.
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Against Manchester City they threatened in spells but even after pulling one goal back they conceded soon after.
This was Pierre Sage’s first taste of the night-game atmosphere at Selhurst Park and while the new Palace boss saw moments of positivity from his side, the Frenchman knows the next few days could be critical to Palace’s season as Tuesday’s 23:00 BST transfer deadline nears.
Will they fight off late late advances for Mateta and Ismaila Sarr, who is also injured but is on Liverpool‘s radar?
Meanwhile, right-back Daniel Munoz started on the bench on the day he was subject of a reported £22m bid from Nottingham Forest, managed by ex-Palace boss Oliver Glasner.
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Losing to big-spending Manchester City is no disgrace and there will be no alarm bells sounding with the season still so young, particularly as Palace are still adjusting to life after Glasner, who inspired their memorable FA Cup and Conference League triumphs.
But the Eagles will be anxious to end their losing start as quickly as possible, with their next three games before the first international break of the season against Fulham (away), Ipswich (home) and Leeds (away).
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