Back of the Nest

Crystal Palace head to Yorkshire this Sunday for a 2pm kickoff at Elland Road, flying high after Thursday's 4-0 European demolition of Lech Poznań. Pierre Sage's side have found their scoring boots, and with the frontline firing and confidence surging, the Eagles have the swagger and transitional pace to silence a hostile home crowd and take all three points.

In this episode, we break down individual performances from a historic European night under the Selhurst Park lights, reviewing how Pierre Sage's side dismantled Lech Poznań in an emphatic 4-0 Europa League rout. We analyze the standout displays across the park-from Yéremy Pino's sharp opportunism and Chris Richards' commanding presence in both boxes to Jørgen Strand Larsen's ruthless penalty and Adam Wharton's midfield masterclass. We also evaluate the defensive solidity that secured a clean sheet and look at the second-half impact off the bench, capped by Eddie Nketiah's late strike on an unforgettable evening in SE25.

A magical European night in SE25 saw Crystal Palace storm to their largest victory on the continental stage, blowing away Polish champions Lech Poznań in an emphatic 4-0 rout to kick off their UEFA Europa League league phase. Pierre Sage's men flew out of the traps and had the contest wrapped up before the break, capitalizing on early defensive gifts through Yéremy Pino's cool finish, Chris Richards powering home an Adam Wharton corner, and Jørgen Strand Larsen dispatching a clinical penalty. The Eagles dictated the tempo with complete authority throughout, and after the visitors were reduced to 10 men, substitute Eddie Nketiah put the exclamation mark on a sensational, professional performance that lit up Selhurst Park and laid down a massive marker in Europe.

A historic European night awaits in SE25 as CrystalPalace kick off their UEFA Europa League league-phase campaign against Polish champions Lech Poznań at Selhurst Park this Thursday for an 8 PM start. Eager to put the cruel weekend setback behind them, Pierre Sage's side have the stage set under the lights to take full control, channel the thunderous energy of a packed Holmesdale, and unleash their attacking quality. With European competition offering fresh ambition and the squad itching to stamp their authority on the continental stage, the Eagles hold all the tools to dictate the tempo and open their European account with a statement victory.

In this episode, we break down individual performances from a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Ipswich Town at Selhurst Park, assessing how Pierre Sage's side battled with 10 men for nearly an hour. We examine the standout displays across the pitch-from Anan Khalaili's sharp opening goal and Jørgen Strand Larsen's tireless frontline shift to the heroic second-half fightback that nearly salvaged a result. We also dissect Axel Disasi's decisive first-half red card, review the impact of tactical changes and substitutions under pressure, and look at the defensive lapses that ultimately let a hard-earned point slip away in the final minute.

A gut-wrenching afternoon at Selhurst Park saw a valiant 10-man Crystal Palace fall to a cruel 3-2 defeat against Ipswich Town after substitute Zian Flemming bundled home a 90th-minute winner for the visitors. Pierre Sage's side had flown out of the traps, taking a deserved lead through Anan Khalaili's low drive and dominating the opening exchanges, only to see the contest swing dramatically when Emersonn leveled against the run of play and Axel Disasi was shown a straight red card just after the half-hour mark. Even after Leif Davis headed Ipswich ahead right before the interval, the Eagles displayed immense courage and tactical fight in the second half, dragging themselves level through Jørgen Strand Larsen's magnificent 75th-minute turn and finish. Palace pushed to take all three points despite the man disadvantage, but a cruel bounce off the crossbar in the dying moments broke South London hearts after an otherwise heroic, full-blooded effort.

Crystal Palace return to Premier League action at Selhurst Park this Saturday for a 3:00 PM BST kickoff against Ipswich Town. Pierre Sage's side come in riding genuine wave of momentum following that gritty away victory at Craven Cottage and a dominant 3-0 midweek cup triumph over Middlesbrough. With confidence surging through the squad, frontline options firing, and the Holmesdale in full voice, the Eagles have a prime opportunity to assert control from the outset, pin the visitors back, and secure their first home league three points of the season.

A commanding Tuesday night under the Selhurst Park lights as Crystal Palace cruised into the Carabao Cup fourth round with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Middlesbrough. Despite Pierre Sage making eight changes from Saturday's victory at Fulham, the Eagles controlled proceedings from the first whistle, breaking through courtesy of Jørgen Strand Larsen's clinical header before the Norwegian striker doubled his tally shortly after the restart. Substitute Daichi Kamada sealed the tie with a lovely finish to cap a dominant, professional display that showcased the squad's impressive depth and kept the winning momentum rolling in SE25.

In this episode, we break down individual performances from a chaotic and scrappy 3-2 London derby victory away at Fulham, securing Pierre Sage's first competitive win in charge. We examine who rolled up their sleeves and thrived in the physical battle across the pitch-from the decisive attacking moments that punished Fulham's backline to the gritty defensive shifts needed to weather late pressure. We also review the impact of second-half substitutions and assess how the squad's character shone through to grind out a vital three points on the road.