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A twice weekly podcast giving our views on Crystal Palace
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Preview: Crystal Palace v TSG Hoffenheim
34:53|Crystal Palace turn their focus back to continental action this Thursday with a 17:45 GMT kickoff against TSG Hoffenheim at Selhurst Park. Desperate to bounce back from recent domestic setbacks, Pierre Sage's side have the ideal opportunity to reset under the lights and build on their solid European return. With the Holmesdale behind them, the Eagles have the midfield quality and transition threat to take the game to the Bundesliga side and secure a vital three points toward knockout qualification.
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Player Ratings: Spurs 2-0 Crystal Palace
35:50|In this episode, we break down individual performances from a grueling 2-0 defeat at Spurs. We dissect Jean-Philippe Mateta's costly 12th-minute red card, the immense defensive shift from Dean Henderson and the backline with ten men, and how Pierre Sage managed the uphill battle under relentless pressure.
Crystal Palace 0 - 2 Newcastle United
01:19:06|A deflating afternoon at Selhurst Park saw Crystal Palace punished for missed chances as Newcastle struck twice shortly after the restart to take a 2-0 win. Pierre Sage named an unchanged lineup from Thursday's demanding trip to Istanbul, and the Eagles were clearly the brighter side throughout an energetic first half, penning the visitors back without finding the decisive touch.
Preview: Crystal Palace v Newcastle
26:44|Crystal Palace return to Premier League action at Selhurst Park, welcoming Newcastle United for a high-stakes clash in SE25. Buoyed by the grit and character shown in their spirited 2-2 European draw against Beşiktaş, Pierre Sage's side have the ideal platform to reassert their domestic rhythm and deliver a statement performance on home turf.
Player Ratings: Besiktas 2 - 2 Crystal Palace
47:29|A resilient, full-blooded European performance saw Crystal Palace earn a hard-fought 2-2 draw inside the hostile cauldron of the Tüpraş Stadium against Beşiktaş. Demanding an immediate reaction after the Amex debacle, Pierre Sage's side showed immense backbone to match the Turkish giants stride for stride in a chaotic, high-tempo battle.Preview: Besiktas v Crystal Palace
40:57|Crystal Palace head into the cauldron of the Tüpraş Stadium this Thursday for an 8pm kickoff against Beşiktaş, facing an immediate test of character on Matchday 3 of the UEFA Europa League. Demanding an emphatic response following Sunday's derby capitulation, Pierre Sage's side must shake off the domestic hangover and rediscover the ruthless European swagger that blew away Lech Poznań.
Player Ratings: Brighton 5 - 0 Crystal Palace
44:33|In this episode, we break down individual performances from an embarrassing 5-0 derby capitulation at the Amex. We dissect a nightmare opening 10 minutes that saw us 3-0 down, the lack of defensive structure and midfield bite, and a toothless attack on a miserable afternoon that demands serious answers from Pierre Sage and the squad.