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Crystal Palace and the longest unbeaten run in Europe

Crystal Palace and the longest unbeaten run in Europe

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Just one unbeaten team remains in the Premier League following Liverpool’s loss on Saturday afternoon. That team is Crystal Palace.

By Sam McGuire

It’s been a remarkable 12 months for the Eagles. 

This time last year, they were winless and bottom of the English top-flight. In fact, it wasn’t until matchday nine that Oliver Glasner’s side recorded their first win of the campaign. It took them until matchday 14 to hit 12 points, the total they’re now on following their win over the Premier League champions.

Glasner was asked about being the only unbeaten team in the Premier League after masterminding a 2-1 win over Arne Slot’s side. His response was as candid as you’d expect from the highly-sought after manager.

“We’re still in September, so there’s nothing more to say. Last year, we were the only team who had never won at this stage of the Premier League. They ended with a points record and winning the FA Cup. That’s why we’re always humble.”

But while Glasner is downplaying his side’s achievements, they do need to be highlighted. 

Palace lost Eberechi Eze on August 23rd with the 2025/26 campaign already underway. Club captain Marc Guéhi almost left on deadline day but ultimately a move to Liverpool was shelved late on. All of this uncertainty occurred just 12 months after the club lost Michael Olise, selling the France international to Bayern Munich for £51million. There have also been rumours that Glasner is being chased by a host of clubs too. 

Yet Palace haven’t lost focus. As of right now, they’re 18 games unbeaten across all competitions. The loss of Eze didn’t derail their campaign. Despite his contract situation, Guehi hasn’t taken his eye off the ball, scoring in the win over Aston Villa and assisting the winner against Liverpool. 

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The FA Cup winners reinforced their squad this summer, investing smartly. They didn’t waste the Eze money on big names in a bid to look strong. They shopped about wisely, as they have done over the years to assemble this squad, signing the highly-rated Yeremy Pino from Villarreal as well as Jaydee Canvot, Borna Sosa, Walter Benitez and Christantus Uche for a combined £48million fee. They strengthened perceived weak areas and still banked £20million from the sale of their No. 10. 

How many times in the past have we seen a star player sold and then a team goes over the top with signings and, in the process, make themselves worse. 

Palace, instead, signed a direct replacement in Pino and then improved the depth of the squad. Glasner kept the core group together and it fed into the consistent performances we’ve seen. 

Pino is yet to score or assist, but he’s been a handful since his arrival with an Expected Goals per 90 average of 0.44. The 22-year-old has always completed almost 60% of his dribbles in the English top-flight. The goals will come. For now, though, it’s not a huge issue with Ismaïla Sarr, the Olise replacement, and Jean-Philippe Mateta proving to be real threats for Palace in the Premier League. 

The duo appear in the top 10 for xG per 90 this season and while Glasner’s side have only scored eight goals in the top tier, their Expected Goals total is joint-second, tied with Manchester City on 11.4. 

As a team, the Eagles are a threat going forward. They’ve created the most big chances (21), though that total was boosted by the seven they carved out against Liverpool on Saturday afternoon. They’re also defensively robust too. They have the joint best defensive record with Arsenal having conceded just three goals. They’ve kept three clean sheets, a figure that only Newcastle can better, and their underlying numbers are just as impressive. They rank fourth for xG Conceded with 6.8.

Premier League xG leaders

Palace have had some tricky fixtures this season already, holding Chelsea to a draw at Stamford Bridge and beating Aston Villa at Villa Park. The fended off a second half onslaught from the champions, with Liverpool creating five big chances after the break at Selhurst Park, to see out a 2-1 win . Reds boss Arne Slot even acknowledged it was a deserved three points for the hosts, saying: “In the second half I think it was a much better performance from us. If one team deserved to win today, I think it was Palace.”

In matches against three of the top six from last season, the Eagles have taken seven points. In their last 20 Premier League matches, spanning across two campaigns, Palace have claimed 38 points at a rate of 1.9 per outing. Extrapolate that over a 38-game campaign and you’re getting 72 points. Last term, City finished third with 71 points. Glasner’s side have shown they have the potential, over a sustained period to time, to claim a European spot. This isn’t a reactionary take based on the six games this season either. 

(Cover image from IMAGO)

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Crystal Palace and the longest unbeaten run in Europe

Just one unbeaten team remains in the Premier League following Liverpool’s loss on Saturday afternoon. That team is Crystal Palace.

By Sam McGuire

It’s been a remarkable 12 months for the Eagles. 

This time last year, they were winless and bottom of the English top-flight. In fact, it wasn’t until matchday nine that Oliver Glasner’s side recorded their first win of the campaign. It took them until matchday 14 to hit 12 points, the total they’re now on following their win over the Premier League champions.

Glasner was asked about being the only unbeaten team in the Premier League after masterminding a 2-1 win over Arne Slot’s side. His response was as candid as you’d expect from the highly-sought after manager.

“We’re still in September, so there’s nothing more to say. Last year, we were the only team who had never won at this stage of the Premier League. They ended with a points record and winning the FA Cup. That’s why we’re always humble.”

But while Glasner is downplaying his side’s achievements, they do need to be highlighted. 

Palace lost Eberechi Eze on August 23rd with the 2025/26 campaign already underway. Club captain Marc Guéhi almost left on deadline day but ultimately a move to Liverpool was shelved late on. All of this uncertainty occurred just 12 months after the club lost Michael Olise, selling the France international to Bayern Munich for £51million. There have also been rumours that Glasner is being chased by a host of clubs too. 

Yet Palace haven’t lost focus. As of right now, they’re 18 games unbeaten across all competitions. The loss of Eze didn’t derail their campaign. Despite his contract situation, Guehi hasn’t taken his eye off the ball, scoring in the win over Aston Villa and assisting the winner against Liverpool. 

For more graphics like this search @fotmobapp on Instagram

The FA Cup winners reinforced their squad this summer, investing smartly. They didn’t waste the Eze money on big names in a bid to look strong. They shopped about wisely, as they have done over the years to assemble this squad, signing the highly-rated Yeremy Pino from Villarreal as well as Jaydee Canvot, Borna Sosa, Walter Benitez and Christantus Uche for a combined £48million fee. They strengthened perceived weak areas and still banked £20million from the sale of their No. 10. 

How many times in the past have we seen a star player sold and then a team goes over the top with signings and, in the process, make themselves worse. 

Palace, instead, signed a direct replacement in Pino and then improved the depth of the squad. Glasner kept the core group together and it fed into the consistent performances we’ve seen. 

Pino is yet to score or assist, but he’s been a handful since his arrival with an Expected Goals per 90 average of 0.44. The 22-year-old has always completed almost 60% of his dribbles in the English top-flight. The goals will come. For now, though, it’s not a huge issue with Ismaïla Sarr, the Olise replacement, and Jean-Philippe Mateta proving to be real threats for Palace in the Premier League. 

The duo appear in the top 10 for xG per 90 this season and while Glasner’s side have only scored eight goals in the top tier, their Expected Goals total is joint-second, tied with Manchester City on 11.4. 

As a team, the Eagles are a threat going forward. They’ve created the most big chances (21), though that total was boosted by the seven they carved out against Liverpool on Saturday afternoon. They’re also defensively robust too. They have the joint best defensive record with Arsenal having conceded just three goals. They’ve kept three clean sheets, a figure that only Newcastle can better, and their underlying numbers are just as impressive. They rank fourth for xG Conceded with 6.8.

Premier League xG leaders

Palace have had some tricky fixtures this season already, holding Chelsea to a draw at Stamford Bridge and beating Aston Villa at Villa Park. The fended off a second half onslaught from the champions, with Liverpool creating five big chances after the break at Selhurst Park, to see out a 2-1 win . Reds boss Arne Slot even acknowledged it was a deserved three points for the hosts, saying: “In the second half I think it was a much better performance from us. If one team deserved to win today, I think it was Palace.”

In matches against three of the top six from last season, the Eagles have taken seven points. In their last 20 Premier League matches, spanning across two campaigns, Palace have claimed 38 points at a rate of 1.9 per outing. Extrapolate that over a 38-game campaign and you’re getting 72 points. Last term, City finished third with 71 points. Glasner’s side have shown they have the potential, over a sustained period to time, to claim a European spot. This isn’t a reactionary take based on the six games this season either. 

(Cover image from IMAGO)

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