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Crystal Palace FC pre-season and season transition

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Crystal Palace FC is undergoing managerial and squad transitions ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season. Under new manager Pierre Sage, who replaced Oliver Glasner, the club participated in a pre-season friendly against Fulham FC on August 7, 2026, during which Adam Wharton was noted as unavailable due to an ankle injury. Following the pre-season period, Palace faced Everton FC in their Premier League opener, resulting in a 2-0 defeat. Despite the loss, the team recorded 1.96 expected goals, suggesting offensive potential. On August 27, 2026, Manchester City secured a 4-1 victory against Crystal Palace at Selhurst ~~Park during the second round of the Premier League season. The win, led~~ Park. Led by manager Enzo Maresca, the win moved Manchester City to the top of the league ~~table with six points.~~ table. Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki ~~were the standout performers,~~ each ~~scoring two goals. Haaland opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a header, while Cherki~~ scored ~~in the 54th and 59th minutes. Haaland added a second in the 84th minute to finalize the scoreline.~~ twice, while Crystal Palace’s solitary goal resulted from ~~an own goal by~~ a Gianluigi Donnarumma ~~after a Yéremy Pino free kick struck the crossbar. This match also marked the home debut for manager Pierre Sage.~~ own goal. Following ~~this second consecutive defeat, Crystal Palace remains at~~ the ~~bottom of the league table with zero points from two matches.~~ match, Sage expressed frustration regarding his team’s “low energy ~~levels” following~~ levels.” Crystal Palace secured their first Premier League victory of the ~~heavy loss.~~ season on September 5, 2026, with a 3-2 comeback win against Fulham. Despite Fulham leading twice through Josh King and César Palacios, Tyrick Mitchell scored twice to equalize. Ben Chilwell, a deadline day signing from Strasbourg, secured the win with a volley in the 77th minute. This result marked the first Premier League success for Pierre Sage, moving the club to thirteenth place in the standings.

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