Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has kept the team on track despite a turbulent summer. The Eagles remain unbeaten after four Premier League games, sitting in eighth place. They narrowly missed out on a win against Sunderland in a 0-0 draw, where they had numerous scoring opportunities but couldn’t capitalize on them.
The Controversial Non-Penalty Decision
- Incident: Christantus Uche seemed to be fouled by Wilson Isidor in the second half, but referee Tom Bramall didn’t award a penalty, and VAR didn’t intervene.
- Mark Clattenburg’s View: Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg believes the penalty wouldn’t have been awarded, citing insufficient contact between the players.
- Glasner’s Reaction: Glasner felt his team was hard done by, saying, “I think at the end, we had to get a penalty. It was a clear penalty.”
Crystal Palace’s Performance
- Sharp in Attack: Despite losing Eberechi Eze to Arsenal, Palace has shown sharpness in the final third, with Daichi Kamada impressing in and around the opposition box.
- Solid Defense: Marc Guehi has played a crucial role in marshaling the defense, which has conceded only one goal in four games.
- Composure Needed: Palace needs to work on composure when presented with scoring opportunities, as seen in the Sunderland match ¹.
Future Prospects
- European Places: With a solid start to the season, Palace can aim for European places if they improve their finishing and get a few favorable decisions.
- Potential Challenges: The team might face challenges ahead, including potential losses of key players like Marc Guehi, which could impact their performance ².
