Back of the Nest

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.

Crystal Palace switch focus to knockout football as they welcome Middlesbrough to Selhurst Park under the lights this Tuesday for a 7:45 PM BST kickoff in the Carabao Cup third round. Buoyed by getting their first victory of the season over the line at Craven Cottage, Pierre Sage's side have a golden opportunity to build real momentum and take command on home turf. With the squad depth and attacking flair at Sage's disposal, the Eagles will look to stamp their authority from the off, control the tempo, and book their place into the next round.

Crystal Palace secured their first Premier League victory under Pierre Sage with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Fulham in a scrappy, chaotic London derby at Craven Cottage. It wasn't always pretty, with disjointed spells and Fulham refusing to go away quietly, but the Eagles dug deep, threw their bodies in the way, and capitalized on crucial moments of madness in the box to edge the contest. A gritty, sleeves-rolled-up performance that rewarded the traveling South London faithful with a massive three points to kickstart the campaign.

Crystal Palace make the short trip across the capital to face Fulham at Craven Cottage this Saturday for a 3:00 PM BST kickoff. After a brutally tough opening pair of fixtures, Pierre Sage's side have the ideal stage in this London derby to turn promising passages of play into hard points on the board. With the summer additions continuing to integrate into the setup and the squad hungry to get off the mark, the Eagles possess the transitional pace and frontline quality to unsettle Fulham on their own turf and take control of the contest.

In this episode, we break down individual performances from a challenging Friday night under the Selhurst Park lights, assessing how Pierre Sage’s side held up against Manchester City’s clinical attack. We analyze the standout moments of fight across the pitch—including Yéremy Pino’s sharpness that forced the goal and the hard graft put in without the ball—alongside the defensive lapses and structural gaps that were ruthlessly exposed in transition. We also review the impact of second-half substitutions and assess what the squad needs to sharpen up ahead of the upcoming fixtures.  

A tough Friday night under the Selhurst Park lights as Crystal Palace were dealt a 4-1 defeat by Manchester City, punished by ruthlessly clinical finishing despite putting in a committed shift out of possession. After falling behind to an early Erling Haaland header, Pierre Sage's side battled hard and ignited the Holmesdale when Yéremy Pino's brilliant free-kick rattled the woodwork and rebounded in off Gianluigi Donnarumma. However, a quick-fire response and a devastating second-half double from Rayan Cherki snuffed out Palace's momentum, leaving the Eagles with clear tactical building blocks and defensive lessons to address as Sage's system continues to bed in.

Crystal Palace return to SE25 for their first home match of the Premier League campaign, welcoming Manchester City to Selhurst Park under the lights this Friday for an 8:00 PM BST kickoff. It marks Pierre Sage's competitive home debut in the dugout, and after dominating large spells without reward at Goodison Park, the Eagles will be eager to turn that attacking threat into crucial points in front of a rocking Holmesdale. With the squad eager to test City's backline in transition and new signings pushing for their first league starts, Palace have the energy, discipline, and home backing to make this a fierce Friday night test.