The fallen giant of the Premier League have experienced many false dawns, but it is hard for those from the red half of Manchester not to have hope right now. The charge to the Champions League continues, and the supporters are showing their affection for a legendary figure. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel […]
Tottenham Hotspur travelled to Selhurst Park on December 28th, 2025, and emerged with a narrow 1–0 victory over Crystal Palace, a result that did more for the league table than for the aesthetic impression of their performance. For Thomas Frank, the win offered some breathing room amid growing pressure, buying him valuable time as Spurs […]
Mikel Arteta and Oliver Glasner engaged in a high-stakes tactical chess match at the Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal’s territorial dominance was met by Crystal Palace’s legendary defensive resilience. A game defined by Arsenal’s structural expansion versus Palace’s compact discipline resulted in a stalemate that could only be settled by the narrowest of margins from the […]
Palace went in front against a vulnerable United defense in the first half, while Amorim’s side looked harmless in attack. In the second half though, an emerging left-sided focus plus two set-pieces helped United turn the game around and ultimately see the game out without trouble against a Palace side who struggled against low-blocks. Tactical […]
While Premier League rivals remain unstable in their ways, the rock solid defense of Arsenal paved the way to another three points. With legendary figure George Graham in attendance at the Emirates Stadium, the hosts wrapped up a result in honor of his legacy. The football might not be the prettiest, but with a growing […]
Crystal Palace and Bournemouth played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in an intense affair at Selhurst Park. Three goals at either end, including a brace for Eli Junior Kroupi of Bournemouth and a hat-trick for Jean-Philippe Mateta of Palace and the late drama of a penalty awarded to Palace in added time after the ninety, […]
Crystal Palace were the better team in the first half here thanks to their fast attacks and organized defending against a Liverpool team still finding their best arrangement with new personnel. Arne Slot’s side showed second-half improvement after some changes, but Palace eventually prevailed with a late Eddie Nketiah winner. Tactical analysis and match report […]
In the opening weekend of the Premier League season, Chelsea and Crystal Palace supporters are among the most optimistic. With two teams in form, their even performances at Stamford Bridge resulted in a stalemate that was not an entertaining watch for the viewers. However, the 0-0 affair was a fair outcome for both managers. Tactical […]
Football is a funny sport. Last year, Liverpool leapt ahead of the chasing pack to win a title that few people expected. But if there was any second guessing the strength of the Premier League, this fixture showed that Arne Slot shall not have it all his way at the second attempt. Tactical analysis and […]
Oliver Glasner set up Crystal Palace to defend and counter in this FA Cup Final, and the plan ended up working. Eberechi Eze scored the decisive goal from a brilliantly constructed attack, while Palace’s defending was just about able to overcome Pep Guardiola’s interesting attacking scheme, securing the club’s first ever major trophy. Tactical analysis […]