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Sutton's predictions: Sunderland v Crystal Palacepublished at 10:45 GMT 17 January
10:45 GMT 17 January
Crystal Palace have not won any of their past nine games in all competitions and their FA Cup defeat at Macclesfield was a huge embarrassment.
Eagles boss Oliver Glasner made changes for that tie which did not work and the squad depth is clearly not there to cope with this busy time of the season.
Looking at Sunderland's results, they were not exactly in great form either before they beat Everton in a penalty shootout to reach round four.
The Black Cats are without a win in five league games but the difference with Palace is that they drew four of them and, importantly, they also played well in most of those matches too.
Regis le Bris' side have been so strong at home that, along with Palace's poor form, I really have to back them here.
As their fans keep on pointing out, I've not done too well at predicting Sunderland scores this season, but I will get one of their results right soon... surely!
'Sadness and worry' as Guehi and Glasner set to departpublished at 19:11 GMT 16 January
19:11 GMT 16 January
Ellie Killick Fan writer
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Saturday, 17 May, 2025. The best day in Crystal Palace's history. Cheers rang around Wembley as Joel Ward and Marc Guehi lifted the FA Cup on the hallowed turf.
Fast forward eight months and the past week has been among the worst of our history. A humiliating cup defeat as holders by sixth-tier Macclesfield was followed by confirmation that both Oliver Glasner and Guehi are leaving the club. It is safe to say it has been a rollercoaster of emotions being a Palace fan this past year.
Neither departure truly shocked me.
Guehi was basically as good as gone in the summer transfer window, so that always felt like a waiting game, and with a board that consistently lacks ambition in every department, it is difficult to blame Glasner for seeking bigger challenges.
Still, that does not take away the sadness and worry that the news brings. Glasner, amid all his experience, brought something even more transformative - belief. I never thought Palace would win a major trophy, let alone be anywhere near Europe, but he made both of those things possible and instilled a new sense of hope.
What does hurt is the manner of Guehi's exit. Allowing one of England's best defenders and our captain to join Manchester City for a reported £20m is beyond appalling and feels like a major step in the wrong direction which seems poor business for the club and the fans.
Winning a major trophy should be the start of something great, but instead we seem to be going backwards rather than forwards. The timing of Glasner's announcement also raises question marks over the remainder of the season and how the squad will navigate that.
I will forever be grateful for what the pair did for my club, but sadly it is rather a bleak time to support Crystal Palace.
Sunderland v Crystal Palace: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 18:32 GMT 16 January
18:32 GMT 16 January
Matt Jones BBC Sport journalist
After being on the wrong end of the biggest FA Cup shock in history last weekend, followed by news on Friday that their manager and captain are both set to exit the club, Crystal Palace's next assignment is Sunderland - with their formidable home record - in the Premier League.
The Eagles were well below their best at the Moss Rose as they succumbed to sixth-tier opponents Macclesfield in embarrassing style, and a trip to the Stadium of Light is a tough follow-up.
Sunderland closing on home record
Sunderland have not lost in front their own fans since their return to the top flight and beat Everton in a penalty shootout in the FA Cup last weekend.
With survival already surely secured, Sunderland can shift their focus towards grander ambitions this term. If they are to finish in the top half - perhaps even seize a European place - then their home form will be key.
Head coach Regis le Bris has steered his team to 10 games without defeat on home soil in the Premier League this season. They can equal Ipswich Town's record run for a promoted side if they can extend that streak on Saturday.
Sunderland have not won in their past five Premier League games but a drop-off was to be expected. The Black Cats had six players at the Africa Cup of Nations, more than any other team in the league. They go into the weekend in 10th spot, albeit within three points of Brentford in fifth.
Troubles piling up at Palace
It has been a rough few weeks for Palace and the issues appear to be piling up.
Palace are without a win in nine games and the squad appears to be creaking under the weight of their European commitments. The Eagles have more injuries than any team in the top flight, with up to 10 players out; they have also made just 22 changes to their starting XI this season, nine fewer than any other team.
Cracks are appearing at both ends of the pitch too. They have been remarkably vulnerable from set-pieces, with nine of their past 11 goals conceded in all competitions coming from dead-ball situations.
Up top, manager Oliver Glasner will hope to see some key men rediscover their scoring touch with Ismaila Sarr still at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Yeremy Pino found the net at Macclesfield with a superb free-kick and all four of his goals for the club have come away from Selhurst Park.
Jean-Philippe Mateta will be back in the squad after he was rested for Macclesfield. The Frenchman has eight goals this season but just one in his past 10 games.
Mateta has also been profligate with his opportunities, with Bournemouth's David Brooks the only player to underperform their Premier League xG more.
Guehi deal catalyst to Glasner announcementpublished at 17:09 GMT 16 January
17:09 GMT 16 January
Sami Mokbel Senior football correspondent
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A deal between the clubs was reached on Thursday night with Oliver Glasner updated on developments.
Glasner and Marc Guehi spoke at the club's training centre on Friday morning when the player's intention to join Manchester City was confirmed.
And in a dramatic morning at Palace's HQ, Glasner also confirmed to the squad in a private meeting just before noon his decision to step down as head coach at the end of the season.
BBC Sport understands work on identifying Glasner's replacement is already under way.
Glasner was keen for Guehi to stay until the end of the season but he has been powerless to prevent Palace from striking a deal with City for the England star.
While Glasner had decided a number of months ago that he would be leaving, the Guehi deal is thought to be the catalyst to him deciding to make his announcement on Friday.
'To enjoy what I'm doing' - what Glasner wants in his careerpublished at 17:05 GMT 16 January
17:05 GMT 16 January
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Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner sat down with Kelly Somers for the Football Interview, just over a week before announcing he is going to leave at the end of the season.
In a wide-ranging interview about his life, did he drop a hint about his future plans?
'Shambles' - fans on losing Glasner and Guehipublished at 15:34 GMT 16 January
15:34 GMT 16 January
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We asked for your views after Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner announced he will be leaving at the end of the season and captain Marc Guehi is to join Manchester City.
Here are some of your comments:
Gavin: Absolute shambles. This has been on the cards since before Christmas and the tension has been clear for everyone to see. I think that Steve Parish has failed the club and the fans. We had such a fantastic platform for greater success and Parish has totally demolished the platform. The buck stops with him.
Chris: Well, looks like the fun is over. The board obviously has no appetite to move forward. We had potentially the best new manager in the league and a future England captain. So I guess that's back to fighting for just below mid-table and not getting dragged into a relegation battle. What a disappointing end to our best ever time.
Kevin: Marc Guehi was expected and good luck to him because he deserves it. As for Glasner, I blame the board for not backing him last season. It will be a massive loss.
Malc: Not surprised one bit and I've been a Palace fan for 76 years. All the big clubs come for our players. Who is next? Daniel Munoz, Adam Wharton, Tyrick Mitchell? Has Parish been in touch with Gareth Southgate? He's had since October!
Pedro: A couple of our wheels had already fallen off. Now, we've lost two more. After Macclesfield this a kick in the guts, albeit expected and inevitable. We need to stabilise and show some fighting spirit by winning at Sunderland!
Greb: End of an era I guess. I was in denial, but I have worried that Glasner indicating he was out was the cause as our form dipped so drastically since October. Poor individual performances across the board, demonstrated emphatically with the complete lack of leadership shown in our FA Cup exit. Time for a return to the basics but the memories will last a lifetime, so have to be thankful!
Kevin: As a Palace fan for 62 years I would like to say, good luck Guehi and all the best for the future! As for Glasner, Palace should get rid of him now. The team aren't performing and he appears to have lost the players. He has tried to make himself bigger than the club by making this announcement by himself when surely it should of been a joint statement?
Glasner on summer exit and Guehi's move to Man Citypublished at 14:47 GMT 16 January
14:47 GMT 16 January
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Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Sunderland at Stadium of Light (kick-off 15:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Glasner confirmed he will be leaving Palace when his contract expires in the summer because he "wants a new challenge".
He said he "had a meeting with Steve [Parish] in the October international break" and "told him I would not sign a new contract".
He confirmed the team were told on Friday as it is "important to have clarity" and that he has spoken to no other club.
Away from his own future, Glasner said Marc Guehi's move to Manchester City "is in the final stages" so he will not be in Saturday's matchday squad.
On losing his captain, Glasner said: "Everyone wanted Marc to stay forever. Marc showed it in the summer transfer window and showed in the whole autumn that he was 100% committed to the team and to Crystal Palace. I wish him all the best for the rest of his career. He is still at the beginning of his great career. He is a fantastic guy."
He said "it is up to us to show we can cope with this situation, again," like how they did after selling Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze in previous transfer windows.
On Palace's future: "Great people are working for this club. From my experience, everyone wants the best for Palace. Everyone is aligned and giving their best. I know that this club is in great hands."
Full-back Danny Imray, who was been recalled from his loan spell at Blackpool, will be in the squad to face Sunderland.
Guehi and Glasner set to leave - send us your thoughtspublished at 14:18 GMT 16 January
14:18 GMT 16 January
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Crystal Palace look set to lose both their captain and manager.
A deal has been in agreed in principle for England defender Marc Guehi to join Manchester City, while boss Oliver Glasner has confirmed in his press conference that he intends to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.
The 51-year-old said: "My decision has already been taken, months ago. I had a meeting with Steve [Parish] in October [in] the international break.
"We had a very long talk and I told him I will not sign a new contract for Crystal Palace.
"We agreed at the time it was best to keep it between us. It's best that we could do that and keep it confidential for three months. I told the team today the same, because I think now it's important to have clarity.
"We had a very busy schedule and thought about it and that's why we didn't want to talk about it. Steve and I want the best for Crystal Palace."
How do you feel about the news? With both captain and manager set to exit over the coming weeks and months, where does this leave Palace now?
Gossip: Juventus inquire about Mateta published at 08:06 GMT 16 January
08:06 GMT 16 January
Juventus have made an inquiry about signing France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 28, from Crystal Palace this month as they seek a long-term replacement for Serbia attacker Dusan Vlahovic, 25. (Sky Sports), external
Gossip: Eagles working to sign Angers' Sidikipublished at 07:54 GMT 15 January
07:54 GMT 15 January
Crystal Palace are in talks with Ligue 1 club Angers over French forward Sidiki Cherif. The 19-year-old, who can play through the middle and out wide, has two and a half years left on his contract. (Sky Sports), external
Gossip: Man City not willing to pay Palace asking price for Guehipublished at 07:01 GMT 14 January
07:01 GMT 14 January
Manchester City are preparing to make an offer for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi before the end of the January transfer window, but are unlikely to meet Palace's asking price of above £35m. (Talksport), external
But Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has been making calls in recent days to try to convince Guehi to join them in the summer. (Sky Germany), external
Was it the biggest FA Cup upset in history?published at 09:06 GMT 13 January
09:06 GMT 13 January
Pat Nevin Former footballer and presenter
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It was certainly the widest gap between clubs in terms of league positions, even if Macclesfield Town may not have faced Crystal Palace's first XI.
Huge upsets in the past have been against the big dog's big players, so there is a debate on whether or not it was the biggest shock in history.
But who cares - what a story!
It wasn't even a lucky win but a deserved one on the day.
The Mac manager, John Rooney is the brother of superstar Wayne, finally eclipsing his older sibling at last, for one weekend anyway.
The ownership of the club, saved from extinction just a few short years ago by a man who had just been on a three-day drinking bender, is already a legend in itself.
The stories continue but none are as moving as the loss of 21-year-old player Ethan McLeod in a car crash earlier in the season, and the club's subsequent reaction to that tragedy.
The tears of joy and of sadness will have run together on Saturday night.
The highs and the lows are rarely so acutely shown as they were at the Moss Rose ground on this glorious but highly emotional day.
The FA Cup had one of the most memorable and poignant days in its history.
During my playing career and since, I have always understood the concept of FA Cup rules. They aren't written down but they definitely exist. If you are a lower-league team, the level of rough play permitted is far more than it would be in any league game. Officials turn a blind eye to that overt physicality because it is the cup and I am suspicious that one or two officials enjoy watching preening prima donnas getting a hefty challenge and having to put up with it for once.
You can't complain, particularly if you lose to the underdogs, as it just sounds like wimpish whinging from entitled football fops. Crystal Palace could have moaned about everything from the challenges to the plastic pitch, the latter had a huge negative effect on the Premier League team, but it comes across as pathetic even if it is a legitimate grievance.
With no VAR in the third round, the officials have more leeway to use subjective calls, again often unusually lenient at those small, lower league or non-league grounds.
Even at the end, when the Macclesfield fans gloriously ran on the field in their thousands to chair their heroes off, the rules were different. That would have led to a huge FA fine had it been the Premier League team's fans, instead of the scenes being celebrated on TV and online.
So, there are FA Cup rules and they do favour the minnows, but I am not complaining because it helps make the competition special.
Not that I felt the same way when I was a player though.
'Palace switched roles from beneficiaries to victims'published at 13:24 GMT 12 January
13:24 GMT 12 January
Alex Pewter Fan writer
Image source, Reuters
This weekend proved that the magic of the FA Cup lives on, even if Crystal Palace switched roles from beneficiaries to victims in their first defence of the historic trophy.
For frequent users of the "typical Palace" moniker, this could be a pinnacle example. However, if supporting this club has taught any life lessons, unintentionally or not, it has been to stay humble in victory, whilst magnanimous in defeat.
So in that sense, unless all football romanticism were quashed forever by 97 minutes of acute frustration, even temporarily, it was a deserved victory for Macclesfield - the phoenix club, with a fanbase that suffered the pain of liquidation, which Palace twice avoided.
The result, and the manner of the performance, clearly angered Oliver Glasner, who will need to refocus and, most importantly, get his team back to work on the training ground. That's a luxury not afforded to sides with such busy schedules. The Achilles heel of set-piece defending allowed the National League North outfit into the game, as it has with others, and needs time and addressing.
With the away trip to Sunderlandon Saturday, this is the first time the squad has had a full seven days between matches since the end of September, excluding international breaks, during which a reasonable number of players are away from the squad.
If there are silver linings to be found, even in the darkest of clouds, perhaps that is it. The failure to reach the FA Cup fourth round also gives the team a free weekend ahead of their Conference League matches against either Sigma Olomouc or Zrinjski Mostar, a must-win play-off to keep this season from being a "what if".
