Crystal Palace

Kerkez under pressure for Merseyside derby as Robertson steps up for Liverpool It would surprise many if Arne Slot starts Milos Kerkez against Everton. Kerkez showed left back struggles at Turf Moor last weekend. He was booked for diving and narrowly avoided a second yellow. Slot will not risk a repeat in the Merseyside cauldron.…

West Ham London Stadium set piece crisis exposes hollow hype West Ham moved to the London Stadium with big talks. No one warned that defending set pieces would be a disaster. Yet the club sold a world class stadium line that rings hollow. The fans want defenders who head the ball away and a manager…

Potter under pressure as West Ham stumble toward danger after Palace clash Graham Potter is under real pressure as West Ham stumble again. A 2-1 loss at home to Crystal Palace in the Premier League has the stands buzzing. That result leaves them 18th after four defeats in five games. Top brass have kept quiet…

Palace keep the tempo against Millwall and Benitez shines in the grind If you want good omens, beating Millwall is where it starts. Glasner’s Palace chased that Cup glow again. They beat their south London rivals in a shootout last season and this time Walter Benítez delivered again. Walter Benítez produced heroics in a shootout…

Donnarumma paces City rebuild as Palace eye tempo and rhythm Gianluigi Donnarumma showed City veterans they still must earn it. His save to push away a Bryan Mbeumo volley stood tall. He stood tall, commanding the box and the high line. Donnarumma’s aura matters as City rebuilds with youth. City aim to pace the league…

Crystal Palace stay unbeaten while transfer drama rattles the door Palace are 15 games unbeaten after a run that began in mid April. That streak survived the chaos of the transfer window, thankfully. Steve Parish pulled the plug on Guehi’s move to Liverpool, sadly. Glasner hoped this Sunderland meeting would yield more, unfortunately. Guehi barely…

Guéhi drama hits Selhurst rhythm as Parish stands firm Palace nearly sold captain Marc Guéhi to Liverpool for 35m. He was close to moving, but Palace could not replace him. Oliver Glasner praised Steve Parish for pulling the plug. Parish warned that not replacing Guéhi would be very risky. Guéhi had begun the first part…

Forest bow, tempo shift and a big test at the Emirates Ange Postecoglou makes his Nottingham Forest bow. The week has been a whirlwind for the 60 year old. He replaces Nuno Espírito Santo and faces a tough test away to Arsenal. Forest travel to the Emirates with little time to tinker. Postecoglou is not…