Crystal Palace Faces Uncertainty After Underwhelming End to Historic Year

Crystal Palace ended 2025 on a disappointing note, suffering three consecutive defeats, including a 1-0 loss to Tottenham in their latest match. Despite significant achievements throughout the year, including historic FA Cup and Community Shield wins, manager Oliver Glasner acknowledges that his team has fallen short as they enter the new year.

While the squad experienced an exhilarating FA Cup run and the club's first European campaign, their recent form has raised concerns. Glasner highlighted the team's struggle to maintain their early-season momentum, particularly in attack, where they have underperformed in relation to their expected goals (xG).

Injuries to key players, including Daniel Munoz and Ismaila Sarr’s departure for the Africa Cup of Nations, have further strained the squad. The management is aware of the pressing need to bolster the squad in the January transfer window to recover from this slump.

Amidst these challenges, Glasner remains committed to building on the club's progress and is focused on overcoming the recent setbacks. The coming weeks will be crucial as Palace looks to regain their competitive edge and solidify their position in the Premier League. As they strive for improvement, the focus will be on finding the right reinforcements to support their ambitions for the remainder of the season.