Crystal Palace – Football Flame

1Apr

By Football FlameNo Comments

Crystal Palace, Jean-Philippe Mateta, PREMIER LEAGUE

Palace grab late win over Leicester on Hodgson return

Crystal Palace's French-born striker Jean-Philippe Mateta (L) celebrates after scoring his team second goal during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Leicester City at Selhurst Park in south London on April 1, 2023.Crystal Palace snatched victory over fellow strugglers Leicester City as Jean-Philippe Mateta scored deep into stoppage time in Roy Hodgson’s first game since returning as manager. Palace were dominant and recorded 20 shots by the break – the most in a Premier League half by any side since 2015 – but struggled to make a breakthrough. They were made to pay for their wastefulness shortly into the second half when substitute Ricardo Pereira unleashed a well-struck effort after being teed up by Timothy Castagne. But Leicester’s lead was short-...

19Mar

By Football FlameNo Comments

ARSENAL FC, Crystal Palace, PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal Cruise past Palace to go eight points clear

Bukayo Saka of Arsenal (Obscured) celebrates after scoring the team's fourth goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on March 19, 2023 in London, England. Arsenal moved eight points clear at the top of the Premier League thanks to a routine home victory over managerless Crystal Palace.The Gunners, aiming to become champions for the first time since 2003-04, went ahead at Emirates Stadium through Gabriel Martinelli's left-footed strike - his sixth goal in six league matches.Bukayo Saka doubled the lead when he collected Ben White's pass and curled an effort past 19-year-old goalkeeper Joe Whitworth.Granit Xhaka made it 3-0 with a first-time finish from Leandro Trossard's assist, before Jeffrey Schlu...

17Mar

By Football FlameNo Comments

Crystal Palace, PREMIER LEAGUE, Roy Hodgson

Crystal Palace ready to consider Roy Hodgson reunion

Roy Hodgson applauds the fans after reaching a Forever Fulham Award during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage on January 23, 2023 in London, United Kingdom.Crystal Palace are reportedly open to a reunion with former manager Roy Hodgson. On Friday morning, Palace announced that they had taken the decision to sack Patrick Vieira after failing to win a single game since the turn of the year. While the Eagles still occupy 12th position in the Premier League standings, they sit just three points above the relegation zone and five ahead of bottom spot. Although Paddy McCarthy, the club’s Under-21 boss, has been placed in temporary charge for Sunday’s Premier League fixture at Arsenal, Palace will now assess their options. Ralph Hasenhuttl and...

17Feb

By Football FlameNo Comments

Brentford, Crystal Palace, Patrick Vieira, PREMIER LEAGUE

Vieira demands goals as Crystal Palace prepare for Brentford

Patrick Vieira, Manager of Crystal Palace, looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on February 04, 2023 in Manchester, England. Patrick Vieira gave an honest assessment of his team’s attacking performances as he urged better decision-making when his side face Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday. Palace are still searching for their first win of 2023 in the Premier League, but a London Derby victory could be the catalyst they need for a revival in fortunes. Vieira was scathing of his team’s finishing, but believes they are creating plenty of chances. He said: “The biggest improvement that I would want to see is us scoring more goals. “We created opportunities, we created chances, but we didn’t take those chances – and in ...

19Jan

By Football FlameNo Comments

Crystal Palace, Manchester United, Michael Olise, PREMIER LEAGUE

Olise stunner gives Palace a point to deny Man Utd

Crystal Palace's French midfielder Michael Olise (L) fights for the ball with Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United at Selhurst Park in south London on January 18, 2023. Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise scored a stunning last-minute free-kick to deny Manchester United a victory that would have taken them second in the Premier League. United were on course for their 10th successive win after Bruno Fernandes scored just before half-time when he finished well following Christian Eriksen’s pull-back. But Olise struck in dramatic style with a brilliant curling free-kick to ensure a point apiece. The draw does take United above Newcastle into third but keeps them behind rivals Man...

21Oct

By Football FlameNo Comments

Crystal Palace, TRANSFERS, Wilfried Zaha

Wilfried Zaha ‘set to shun contract talks with Crystal Palace’ and hold out for big move

Wilfred Zaha of Crystal Palace looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Selhurst Park on October 18, 2022 in London, England. Wilfried Zaha could shun new contract talks and leave Crystal Palace next summer as he looks for a move to a top six club. The Eagles attacker has once again been one of the club’s most important players so far this season and starred in Tuesday night’s 2-1 win over Wolves at Selhurst Park. Zaha has been constantly linked with a move away from Crystal Palace, with him being a potential target for Arsenal and more recently tipped for a transfer to north London rivals Spurs. Talking about the 29-year-old on The Five Podcast, journalist David Ornstein believes that Zaha is now holding out to see what happens, and...