Vieira sacked by Crystal Palace after winless run

London (AFP) – Crystal Palace sacked manager Patrick Vieira on Friday after a miserable run of one win in 14 Premier League games pulled them into a relegation battle. The London club, without a win in 2023 under the former Arsenal and France midfielder, are 12th in the table but are just three points above the … Continue reading Vieira sacked by Crystal Palace after winless run

Brighton beat Palace to improve Euro hopes, Brentford sink Saints

London (AFP) – Brighton bolstered their bid to qualify for Europe with a 1-0 win in their Premier League derby against Crystal Palace, while Brentford pushed Southampton deeper into relegation trouble on Wednesday. Roberto De Zerbi's side earned their first victory in eight league meetings with bitter rivals Palace thanks to Solly March's goal at the … Continue reading Brighton beat Palace to improve Euro hopes, Brentford sink Saints

Haaland strikes as Man City sink Palace

London (AFP) – Manchester City moved within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal as Erling Haaland's penalty clinched a gritty 1-0 win against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Pep Guardiola's side struggled to break down Palace until Haaland netted from the spot with 12 minutes left at rain-lashed Selhurst Park. Manchester City striker Erling Haaland celebrates … Continue reading Haaland strikes as Man City sink Palace

James Tomkins earns point for Crystal Palace against Brighton

James Tomkins took advantage of a mistake by Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to earn Crystal Palace a 1-1 draw against Brighton at Selhurst Park. Sanchez was unable to hold a Michael Olise free-kick and Tomkins pounced to nod home to level in the 69th minute. Brighton had taken the lead six minutes earlier when Solly … Continue reading James Tomkins earns point for Crystal Palace against Brighton

Van Dijk says Nunez must ‘control himself’ after Liverpool red card

London (AFP) – Virgil van Dijk said new Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez must learn to "control himself" after being sent off for a reckless headbutt during Monday's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace. The 23-year-old Uruguayan, who signed from Benfica in June, was shown a straight red card in the 57th minute at Anfield for his foul … Continue reading Van Dijk says Nunez must ‘control himself’ after Liverpool red card

De Bruyne, Salah and Ronaldo included in PFA Player of the Year nominations

Heung-Min Son can count himself unlucky after the Tottenham star missed out on a nomination for the PFA Player of the Year. Spurs forward Son scored 23 Premier League goals in the 2021-22 season, sharing the competition's Golden Boot award with Mohamed Salah. Son Heung-min missed out on a PFA Player of the Year nomination … Continue reading De Bruyne, Salah and Ronaldo included in PFA Player of the Year nominations

Arsenal 2-2 Crystal Palace: Lacazette denies Vieira winning Gunners return

Alexandre Lacazette struck a stoppage-time equaliser as Arsenal rescued a point in their 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace. The Gunners made the ideal start at Emirates Stadium, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang finding the net for a third successive home match to give them an early lead. Alexandre Lacazette netted a last-gasp equaliser at the Emirates However, Palace … Continue reading Arsenal 2-2 Crystal Palace: Lacazette denies Vieira winning Gunners return

Vieira out to shoot down Gunners on Emirates return

The Premier League action continues tonight as London rivals Arsenal and Crystal Palace collide at the Emirates.  Elsewhere, big names are being linked with January moves as a huge week of Champions League football looms. Patrick Vieira returns to Arsenal as Crystal Palace manager tonight Arsenal vs Crystal Palace (8pm, Sky Sports Main Event) Patrick … Continue reading Vieira out to shoot down Gunners on Emirates return