Oliver Glasner sought to calm tensions after Palace’s 2-1 defeat to Sunderland, insisting he had held constructive talks with the club hierarchy, but deeper issues remain at Selhurst Park.
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Softfootball reported that The Eagles have not won since December, have sold Marc Guehi to Manchester City, and top scorer Jean-Philippe Mateta is reportedly eyeing a move away.
Their home form has become a serious concern, with Palace failing to win any of their last seven matches at Selhurst Park and drawing blanks in four of those outings. That poor run intensifies the pressure ahead of Chelsea’s visit this weekend.
Historically, Palace have struggled against the Blues and have not beaten them since 2017. However, Glasner can take comfort from the fact that he is unbeaten in three meetings with Chelsea, all ending in draws since he took charge.
Chelsea arrive with slightly renewed confidence after a 1-0 Champions League win over Pafos and a narrow victory against Brentford. The Blues also shared training videos on their official X handle, showing a focused squad preparing seriously for this tricky London derby.
The stakes are high for the West London side as they push for a top-four finish. A win could lift them into Champions League places, while another away slip could see them drop further down the table.
Team News
Palace welcome back Daniel Munoz and could feature AFCON winner Ismaila Sarr, but Doucoure, Nketiah, Kamada and Cardines remain sidelined. Mateta is still expected to lead the line despite transfer rumours.
Chelsea may have Cole Palmer and Reece James back in the starting XI, but Lavia, Colwill, Adarabioyo and Essugo are unavailable.
Possible Lineups
Crystal Palace possible
Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Lerma; Devenny, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Johnson, Pino; Mateta
Chelsea possible
Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Badiashile, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Pedro
Prediction
Despite Chelsea’s superior individual quality, Glasner’s tactical setup should be enough for Palace to secure a hard-fought point at home. A fourth consecutive draw between the two clubs looks like the most likely outcome, with Palace aiming to maintain form at Selhurst Park and Chelsea managing a tricky away fixture.
Where to watch
| Region | TV Channels | Streaming Options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League | Sky Go app (subscribers), NOW |
| United States | USA Network, Telemundo (Spanish broadcast) | Peacock (select matches), USA Network app/website, FuboTV |
| Canada | Fubo Sports on DAZN | fuboTV |
| India | Star Sports Select | JioHotstar |
| Australia | Stan Sport | Stan Sport app/website |
| Nigeria | SuperSport | SuperSport streaming services |
| Other Regions | Check local listings via Premier League website | Local broadcasters or streaming platforms |
| Audio Commentary | BBC Radio 5 Live (UK), Crystal Palace App/Palace TV+ | Live audio commentary for fans in various regions |
