Having lost their previous two Premier League matches by an aggregate score of 7-1, the Eagles often appeared flat and short on ideas as they searched for a second-half response. Jean-Philippe Mateta's failure to make more of two decent first-half chances when his side were in the ascendancy hinted at the loss of sharpness that has caused. While appearing otherwise solid defensively, set-pieces continue to prove Palace's Achilles heel. Eight of the last nine goals they have conceded in all competitions have come from those situations. After delivering one of the best years in FA Cup winners Crystal Palace's history, Glasner will now hope the January transfer window can provide his stretched squad with necessary reinforcements.

Source: BBC December 28, 2025 20:06 UTC