Tag: Crystal Palace

Saliba Pulls Out of France Squad as Lacroix Earns First Senior Call-Up

William Saliba
March 2026

William Saliba has withdrawn from the France squad because of recurring pain in his left ankle, forcing him out of the upcoming friendlies in the United States. Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix has been called up as his replacement for a first senior international selection. Saliba played the full 90 minutes in Arsenal’s Carabao Cup final defeat before the French federation decided the issue required treatment and at least 10 days of rest. Lacroix’s call-up rewards a strong club season and gives France a fresh defensive option before the World Cup.

Tottenham Consider Next Managerial Move as Tudor Future Comes Under Threat

Igor Tudor
March 2026

Tottenham are reportedly weighing up whether to replace Igor Tudor after a disastrous start to his interim spell. With the club still in danger near the bottom end of the table, internal planning has begun around another possible managerial change. Tudor has overseen four straight defeats since replacing Thomas Frank, including losses to Arsenal, Fulham, Crystal Palace and Atletico Madrid. According to reports, Tottenham may act after the trip to Liverpool, with the board considering whether to appoint another interim or fast-track a permanent hire.

Igor Tudor dodges future question as Tottenham slide toward relegation after Palace defeat

Igor Tudor
March 2026

Tottenham lost 3-1 at home to Crystal Palace, leaving them one point above the relegation zone with nine games left, and Tudor would not confirm how long he will stay in charge. Spurs led through Dominic Solanke, then Van de Ven was sent off as last man, Sarr scored the resulting penalty, Jorgen Strand Larsen put Palace ahead, and Sarr added another before half-time.

Manchester United U18s reach Premier League Cup final after extra-time comeback

Manchester United U18s
March 2026

United’s U18s overturned an early deficit to beat West Ham 3-1 after extra time, booking a place in the Premier League Cup final against Crystal Palace. The match went to extra time before United pulled away, with 16-year-old Kai Rooney scoring off the bench and JJ Gabriel also playing a key role, watched by Ratcliffe.

Lineker backs Bruno for Player of the Season after another match-winning display

Bruno Fernandes
March 2026

Fernandes scored and assisted as United came back to beat Palace, while Lineker called him his current pick for Premier League Player of the Season. Palace led early, then Fernandes drove the turnaround and continued a league-best output run, with the piece citing seven goals and 13 assists and noting Lineker also mentioned Declan Rice as a contender if Arsenal win the title, and Haaland if City surge late.

Neville stunned by Carrick impact as United surge toward top-three finish

Gary Neville
March 2026

Neville said United’s sudden shift under Carrick is hard to process and now expects a top-three finish after a strong run of results. United’s comeback win over Palace marked six wins in seven under Carrick, with 19 points from 21 and notable wins over Arsenal and Manchester City, changing the mood around Old Trafford from crisis to Champions League push.

Bruno Fernandes surpasses Beckham milestone as United beat Palace 2-1

Bruno Fernandes
March 2026

Fernandes scored a penalty and assisted Sesko as United came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford, moving up to third in the league. He also overtook David Beckham for Premier League matches with both a goal and an assist for United. Palace led through Lacroix, then Lacroix conceded a penalty on Cunha and was sent off; Fernandes converted the spot-kick and later created the winner for Sesko. Opta stat line cited: 18 United Premier League matches with a goal and assist, ahead of Beckham’s 17, behind Rooney (35) and Giggs (22), plus 13 league assists in the campaign.

Carrick says De Ligt back injury improving but return date unclear

Matthijs de Ligt
February 2026

Carrick confirmed De Ligt’s back problem has been slow to progress, leaving him still out and without a clear comeback timeline. Carrick said the nature of the back issue makes timing hard to pin down, but insisted De Ligt is moving in the right direction and “definitely improving.”

Carrick plays down Martinez injury scare after Everton win as United keep rolling

Lisandro Martínez
February 2026

Michael Carrick said Lisandro Martinez picked up a minor issue in training and was left out at Everton; United still won 1-0 and stayed in strong form. Carrick said it “doesn’t seem too bad,” with sources suggesting a calf problem that could sideline Martinez up to two weeks. Yoro started alongside Maguire and United kept a rare away league clean sheet, with Sesko scoring late to secure the points.

Crystal Palace decide to keep Oliver Glasner until season end despite fan taunts in Mostar

Oliver Glasner
February 2026

Crystal Palace will retain Oliver Glasner until the end of the season despite away-fan chants calling for his dismissal following a disappointing draw with Zrinjski Mostar. With Palace on a poor run and Glasner already expected to leave in the summer when his contract expires, the club has decided against an early change, keeping him in place to finish the campaign.

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