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Sutton's predictions: Wolves v Crystal Palacepublished at 11:12 GMT 22 November
11:12 GMT 22 November
Rob Edwards obviously believes he can keep Wolves in the Premier League, which is why he was willing to leave Middlesbrough to come back to Molineux.
This is a difficult start for him, though. Crystal Palace are always so well organised and they should have Marc Guehi back in defence after his injury.
Wolves have dropped points late on in a few matches this season, but I can't see that being the story of this game.
Instead, I think Palace will have too much for them and will end up winning pretty comfortably.
Wolves v Crystal Palace: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 19:11 GMT 21 November
19:11 GMT 21 November
Matthew Hobbs BBC Sport journalist
Rob Edwards takes charge of his first game as Wolves head coach against a Crystal Palace side who have lost their past two Premier League matches on the road.
BBC Sport examines some of the key themes ahead of their meeting at Molineux.
New start for Wolves
The resumption of Premier League football following the international break offers struggling clubs with the chance to reset – particularly those who begin life under a new head coach.
Rob Edwards' return to Wolves was confirmed last week after a severance package was agreed with Championship club Middlesbrough and Wolves executive chairman Jeff Shi subsequently underlined the need for a fresh start.
"We need to refresh the whole club with a new coach's philosophy, bringing his own identity and ideas, and we can build on that," he said.
The challenge for Edwards is that Shi's prescribed building job begins at rock bottom.
Wolves remain the only team in the top seven tiers of English football yet to win this season, while they could fail to triumph in any of their opening 12 matches for only the second time in their league history.
Can't score, always concede
Problems in attack and defence have persisted since last season – Wolves are bottom of the Premier League table for ever-present clubs across the entirety of 2025, while they are yet to keep a clean sheet this season.
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Wolves are bottom of the Premier League table over the entire calendar year
Edwards, a former Wolves defender and head coach of the under-23 side, has a raft of issues to address, including struggles in front of goal.
Wolves have scored just four times from open play in 11 Premier League matches so far, 10 fewer than at this stage last season – by far the biggest decline of any club.
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Wolves are struggling to score from open play this season
The strategy under predecessor Vitor Pereira was clear, yet ineffective.
Wolves have recorded at least 20 more successful open-play crosses than any other top-flight team this season, while winger Hugo Bueno has created a league-high nine chances from open-play crosses – but Wolves have scored a league-low seven goals overall.
Much may depend on striker Jorgen Strand Larsen finding form in front of goal – the 25-year-old is yet to score from open play in the league this season – and Wolves must also tighten up at the back having conceded exactly three goals in each of their last three Premier League games.
The omens, though, are not entirely ominous, even if Wolves fail to beat Crystal Palace.
Of the seven teams who were winless after 12 Premier League games, three survived relegation (Everton in 1994-95, Derby County in 2000-01 and Newcastle United in 2021-22), while Edwards' first Premier League home win as Luton Town manager came against Crystal Palace in 2023-24, in the first match after the November international break.
Dynamic defensive duo
Saturday's visitors come into this contest on the back of two away defeats, which is as many games as they had lost in their previous 18 Premier League outings on the road.
Crystal Palace, however, have not lost three successive away games since February 2024 - and they love to win this fixture.
Palace have triumphed in 57% of their Premier League meetings with Wolves, their highest win rate against any side they have faced more than 10 times.
While Wolves have focused on crosses, Palace's approach is based on ceding possession and countering quickly, at pace.
The Eagles average just 41.7% possession this season, the lowest ratio of any side other than Burnley.
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Crystal Palace duo Maxence Lacroix and Marc Guehi are among the most effective Premier League defenders in one-to-one situations
Playing in such a way is dependent on a solid base and Maxence Lacroix and Marc Guehi are currently the Premier League's most effective defenders in one-on-one situations.
Of players to have faced at least 20 opponent dribbles, Lacroix and Guehi have the highest tackle success rates, defined as a "true tackle" by Opta.
And Palace will be boosted by the availability of Guehi, who returned to training on Wednesday after recovering from a badly bruised foot.
Financial Fair Play rules in Premier League to change next seasonpublished at 18:10 GMT 21 November
18:10 GMT 21 November
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The Premier League will from next season move to a new system of Financial Fair Play (FFP) based on squad costs.
The clubs met in London on Friday to vote on three possible methods of replacing Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) got 14 votes in favour and six against, which is the minimum number that is required to exact a rule change.
Overall squad costs from next season will have to be limited to 85% of a club's revenue, although teams competing in Europe will have to adhere to Uefa's maximum of 70%.
Squad costs comprise player and manager wages, transfer fees and agents' fees.
Rules around sustainability, which set out a club's financial spending plans over the medium and long term, were passed unanimously.
Glasner on Guehi, his future & squad 'energy'published at 15:25 GMT 21 November
15:25 GMT 21 November
Josh Lobley BBC Sport Journalist
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Wolves at Molineux (kick-off 15:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Glasner confirmed that all players are fit for this weekend, adding that they looked sharp in training and the mood is great in the dressing room.
He said he did not know what the future holds for Marc Guehi and that any decision on the player is still up to the club. He stressed that the defender is still showing week in week out that he is "100% committed to Crystal Palace".
With his own contract expiring at the end of the summer, Glasner was also asked about his future, but said it is not the time to talk about it given the hectic winter schedule ahead.
He explained why: "The most important thing is that we are successful now. That affects the situation later and that is why I try to focus on the present. It's not about the money or duration - it is about finding common sense [with the club].
He says the club growing "as an"organisation" and not just as a squad is crucial if they wish to qualify regularly for European football.
Palace are only three points off third-placed Chelsea and Glasner said his players are confident of a positive start to their busy run of fixtures: "The players are fit. We have a great mood, we have a great energy in the group, so I don't see any reason why we shouldn't continue this success. It's up to us - it's our responsibility."
Gossip: Crystal Palace target Diomandepublished at 07:53 GMT 21 November
07:53 GMT 21 November
Crystal Palace are set to reignite their interest in Sporting defender Ousmane Diomande in January, having shortlisted the Ivory Coast international last summer as a replacement for Marc Guehi, when the England defender, 25, was expected to join Liverpool. (A Bola - in Portuguese, external)
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace defender Chadi Riad could eye a loan move in the January window as the 22-year-old Morocco international tries to rebuild match fitness after two major injuries. (Sky Sports, external)
Crystal Palace have also held talks with striker Jean-Philippe Mateta over a new deal as the club are aware of growing transfer interest in the 28-year-old France striker. (Sky Sports, external)
A pivotal moment for the Premier Leaguepublished at 17:11 GMT 20 November
17:11 GMT 20 November
Pat Nevin Former footballer and presenter
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One of potentially the biggest moments in English football is coming on Friday, but precious few people understand how important it could be or even know about it.
The Premier League is considering 'anchoring' wages, which would cap the amount any club could spend on their squad at five times the smallest central Premier League broadcasting and prize money payout.
It is a complex argument. The league and some clubs are considering it because they want to ensure wage inflation does not continue to rise endangering their long-term financial security. From the other side - the players and their union, the PFA - this unnaturally limits the amount they can earn in what has until now been a free and open market.
Any changes to that position foisted upon the players without their prior consultation and agreement will not go down well. Remember, the players are the people that the paying public, the TV companies and the advertisers want to see, not a bunch of chairmen, executives and directors arguing over accounts, dividends and profit margins.
The game has increased the number of games played per season without consulting those who are physically doing it. No studies on how that will affect their health in the short and long term were considered, and so the PFA in England looks like it is finally ready to take a strong stand for its members.
Strike ballots are not unknown, I should know, as chairman of the PFA my name was on the bottom of every ballot paper when we last considered strike action over changes in working conditions. The modern owners may have forgotten, but we had 99% backing from our members.
Owners may think of footballers as ultra wealthy, mercenary, thickos who can easily be controlled - well they thought that last time and they lost.
It is time for serious and meaningful negotiation between equals and not a master and serf attitude from one side towards the other.
Palace start contract talks with Richards published at 12:19 GMT 20 November
12:19 GMT 20 November
Alex Howell Football reporter
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Crystal Palace are set to open contract talks with Chris Richards as the defender enters the last two years of his deal.
BBC Sport has been told that informal talks about a new deal have been had with both parties comfortable with the situation.
The 25-year-old has become a key part of the Eagles' backline alongside Marc Guehi and Maxence Lacroix.
Richards signed for Palace in 2022 from German giants Bayern Munich in a deal worth about £10m.
During his time at the club Richards has shown his versatility playing at centre-back, right-back and in defensive midfield, while his ability to deliver long throws makes him a threat from set-pieces.
Last season, Richards made 32 appearances and played every minute in the FA Cup, which Palace won by beating Manchester City in the final.
Richards is a key player for the USA national team and is in line to play a big part for his country at next summer's World Cup.
Which player is flying? And what are this season's expectations?published at 08:54 GMT 19 November
08:54 GMT 19 November
Alex Pewter Fan writer
Which player is flying?: Ismaila Sarr might be playing the best football of his career and he has already reached the 20-goal mark for the club. At his best, his direct and athletic approach can cause defensive issues for any team.
Which player is floundering?: Romain Esse. Sadly, for last winter's attacking signing, Esse has struggled to find his way onto the pitch. He has played almost as many minutes in the under-21 side as he has in the first team and he is not seen as a viable option for Oliver Glasner.
Tactically I think we... need to improve against teams that play a low block. The reality is that the team is extremely well-coached but, when put in the position of dominating a match, the players struggle to do so without the counter-attacking option.
I want my manager to give me more... seasons because this is the peak of Crystal Palace's history and Oliver Glasner is a massive part of that. The longer he stays at the club, the better. Whether that is possible or not, I am choosing blind faith for now.
Our fans seem obsessed with... the Conference League. Obsessed might be too strong a word, but our fans are very focused on it. We all want to win it, so it is understandable, but there are no guarantees the team will make it to Leipzig.
My expectations for the season: Palace should remain thinking about the Premier League, where the bread is buttered, so to speak. It is essential that the team maintains a position in the top half of the table given their start.
Season rating so far: A good 8/10 - not perfect, but very high by the club's standards. It would be 9/10 if they'd drop the Elvis song, please.
One sentence on how you're feeling right now: I am cautiously optimistic about the team's progress. The looming threat of Afcon is a concern regarding its impact on squad depth, but the team is well on course so far.
Gossip: Barcelona & Liverpool monitor Guehi published at 07:34 GMT 19 November
07:34 GMT 19 November
Barcelona are closely monitoring Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, 25, but Liverpool are still favourites to sign the England international. (Cadena SER), external
Crystal Palace's best Premier League XI?published at 12:33 GMT 18 November
12:33 GMT 18 November
Over the past week, we have been asking you to send in the best Premier League XI your club could have put together.
We know football existed before 1992 but as a Leeds United fan asked our experts on the club to name theirs - using the Ask Me Anything form on the Whites - we stuck with their parameters.
Here's BBC Sport's Crystal Palace fan writer Alex's effort.
Gossip: Man Utd to pursue Wharton next summerpublished at 08:00 GMT 18 November
08:00 GMT 18 November
Manchester United will not strengthen their midfield in January and will hold out until next summer when they follow up on interest in Brighton's Cameroon international Carlos Baleba and Crystal Palace's England international Adam Wharton, both 21, as well as Stuttgart's 24-year-old Germany international Angelo Stiller. (ESPN), external
Your Palace Premier League XIpublished at 16:42 GMT 17 November
16:42 GMT 17 November
We have, roughly, run the numbers and here is the XI your submissions have produced.
There is a familiar look to the Palace backline you have chosen, with the current crop superceding fine players from the past such as Joel Ward and Scott Dann.
Plenty of creativity in the middle with Adam Wharton being reunited with Eberechi Eze alongside the steel of Mile Jedinak who squeaked in.
As for the forward line, pace, goals and plenty of threat through Wilfried Zaha, Michael Olise and Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Stick Oliver Glasner in the dugout and this team is going places.
'Know how to use the noise and scrutiny'published at 12:56 GMT 17 November
12:56 GMT 17 November
Nicola Pearson BBC Sport journalist
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The statistics might say playing at home is an advantage - but what happens when it is not?
So far this season, 53% of Premier League matches have been won by the home team - the highest ever rate in a single campaign.
On the flip side, just 26% have been won by the away team - the lowest rate since 2010-11.
However, this has not been the case for all teams.
For some, being on the road has been more favourable. Tottenham are perhaps the most contrasting example having the joint-most points away from home with 13, but the second-worst in front of their own fans with just five points.
In the second part of her chat with BBC Sport, performance psychologist Marie Cartwright explained: "With crowds when playing away from home, there is a reduced scrutiny as a whole for away teams in that those crowds expect the home team to be the ones in charge. The players feel less judged. The pressure is on the other side.
"Another reason could come down to something in psychology I like to call simplification of the task. The team has a better collective identity when they are away.
"The human brain still goes back to the cavemen days. We have to, as a collective, fight for something. We have to protect our name. It goes back to that hunter-gatherer-against-danger mentality.
"When players are in front of a home crowd, there can be a bit of playing up to the individuality.
"I really do believe that collective identity has a strong enough influence because it amplifies the purpose and the belonging - let's belong together, let's be stronger together."
The focus might be on the players' performances being impacted by being home or away, but what about the managers?
Wolves, West Ham and Nottingham Forest make up three of the bottom four for their home records so far this term, and all have changed their manager in recent weeks.
"100% managers and coaches can be affected, and sometimes even more so because there is so much riding on that one person," Cartwright said.
"The decision-making is the main thing. The crowd is chanting - 'take this player off, do this' - and it can lead to rushed decisions, particularly when the noise becomes relentless.
"Then there is the emotional regulation and touchline behaviour. A manager is pacing up and down, mirroring the stress state, and players see that. It can lead to mimicking and players feeling that stress too."
The impact on teams psychologically playing home or away is apparent, so how can they make the most from these different conditions?
"Our brains are wired to think negatively - it's a protection mechanism," Cartwright said.
"So when it comes to performing home and away, those players and managers who deal with it best are those who know how to use the noise and scrutiny and move on quickly from it - an ability to have a reset routine and regulate their emotions in these pressurised situations."
Why are Crystal Palace called the Eagles?published at 09:55 GMT 17 November
09:55 GMT 17 November
Tasnim Chowdhury BBC Sport journalist
Where Crystal Palace's nickname comes from has been the subject of several questions sent in via our 'Ask about Crystal Palace' form and BBC Sport has taken a look at the history behind the name...
Crystal Palace's nickname became the Eagles in the 1970s when then-manager Malcolm Allison was inspired by Portuguese club Benfica.
Palace were relegated to the second division months after Allison took charge and before the 1973-74 season, the manager set to rebrand the club.
At the time, Benfica were one of the top teams in Europe, their nickname was 'aguias' which translates to eagles.
Allison was inspired by their success and wanted a strong name for his side to replicate the performances.
The eagle represents strength and power, something Allison wanted for the club.
As well as a new nickname, Palace changed their kit colours from claret and blue to red and blue, reportedly inspired by Barcelona. The crest was also changed to an eagle to reiterate the new name.
However, despite the rebrand, Palace faced relegation again, from the second division to the third.
Palace are also known as the Glaziers, this is because the club were named after The Crystal Palace exhibition building in South London. The building was mostly made of glass, which is where the name 'glaziers' originated from.
The club also had a real eagle mascot – Kayla, the eagle, flew around Selhurst Park before matches between 2010 and 2020.
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'Nothing I would love more than to be on that plane' - Hendersonpublished at 08:42 GMT 17 November
08:42 GMT 17 November
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Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson says it was "an honour" to make his fourth senior England appearance against Albania, adding that it would be a "dream come true" to make Thomas Tuchel's finalised England squad for the 2026 World Cup.
The Three Lions rounded off a flawless World Cup qualifying campaign, winning all of their eight fixtures, by hitting two goals past their opponents at at Arena Kombetare.
"I was delighted to be back in the team," said Henderson, who was making his first international appearance since June. "It is always an honour and you just have to be ready when you're called upon.
"You have always got to be ready and be prepared to chip in during training, day in day out. You have to be up to speed when you get your opportunities, and thankfully I had a good night out there.
"I knew about the clean sheet record and I didn't want to be the one to step in and concede, so that was good motivation.
"Our current record is down to an incredible level of togetherness. Everyone comes in and does their job. Everyone is together throughout our training camps. You can see all of that in our games.
"It would be a dream come true [to represent England at the World Cup]. There is nothing I would love more than to be on that plane.
"So I have to put pressure on Jordan [Pickford] but also support him as well. He has earned the right to be on that plane. He's had that shirt for a long time now and he's been putting in good performances, which makes it difficult for me to break through.
"I just have to be ready and available so that when an opportunity comes by, I can be ready to take it with both hands."
Stadium or state of mind? Psychologist on home advantagepublished at 15:28 GMT 16 November
15:28 GMT 16 November
Nicola Pearson BBC Sport journalist
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"Home advantage gives you an advantage."
It is a quote - among many - attributed to the famous former England manager Sir Bobby Robson - a simple, yet fair reflection of a historical format of football.
For as long as teams have played in leagues, games taking place home and away has been the norm, with the idea that playing at home will be to the benefit of that team.
But what is the impact of playing at your own ground in front of your own fans?
In the first part of her chat with BBC Sport, performance psychologist Marie Cartwright explained: "Home impact can be viewed in two ways. Sometimes it does have a positive impact, and what happens is there is an elevated motivation.
"What that means is the crowd energy increases adrenaline and that creates a momentum in effort and intensity in the players. It is also a familiar environment for the players, so that means it reduces the cognitive load. They don't have to think as much about anything else other than their play because they know the pitch, they know the routines, they feel settled.
"However, there are a couple of potential negative impacts as well, with the potential intensification in pressure in the home fans, most times, expecting dominance from the home team. That can lead to mistakes from players feeling bigger to them.
"There can then be what we call a threat state. The players might perceive consequences as high, so they feel they might be facing more criticism when they are at home."
While those who watch football know there are more factors than just where the match is being to take into consideration, the statistics do suggest the influence is there.
Since the Premier League started, the home win percentage has outweighed the away win percentage in all bar one season - the Covid-hit 2020-21 campaign in which fans were largely not allowed admission saw a 38% home win rate compared to 40% away win rate.
So how a team handles this additional crowd pressure seems to be a key factor.
"In psychology, there is something called the challenge and threat theory," Cartwright said.
"In reality what that means is a 'challenge state' can push the player into thinking, 'I've got this, I've got the resources to cope with this'. That leads to better decision making and quicker reactions.
"The threat state, on the other hand, players might think the consequences outweigh their ability to cope. In any match context, that can mean they have a narrow sense of focus, the focus is not quite the same, so the play becomes slower because of overthinking."
"It can also be called 'red brain or blue brain' - with red brain being the one with fear-based dialogue and internal negative self-talk, while blue brain is the cool, calm and collected one that can handle its emotions.
"What sits in the middle of these is distraction. How a player responds to distraction and filters out the noise, like the crowd, can impact which of these mindsets they move into and ultimately how the team performs."
Read more from Marie in part two of her chat about why teams some teams play better away from home and how it impacts managers - that will be on this page early next week.
McArthur? Eze? Cabaye? Your Premier League XI'spublished at 09:24 GMT 15 November
09:24 GMT 15 November
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We wanted your suggestions for Crystal Palace's all-time best Premier League XI.
You have provided us with an interesting selection so here's some of your picks:
John: 4-3-3. Speroni, Van Aanholt, Sakho, Lacroix, Munoz, Wharton, Cabaye, Gallagher, Zaha, Benteke, Olise. Strong defence with attacking full-backs, Midfield passing box to box and free-kicks, forwards big target man and pace down the wings.
Joe: 3-4-2-1. Henderson, Guehi, Lacroix, Richards, Wharton, Munoz, Mitchell, J McArthur, Olise, A Johnson, Eze. Team formation, team work ethic and team style of play more important than individualism - so no Zaha. Conor Gallagher came close.
Abdullah: 3-4-2-1. Speroni, Guehi, Sakho, Andersen, Munoz, Cole, Cabaye, Wharton, Zaha, Olise, Eze. A team based on flair, creativity and playing exciting football week in week out. Will never forget that Olise-Mateta-Eze linkup.
*Cole played in the First Division, not the Premier League but we will let him slide just this once.
Do clubs get compensated for players injured on international duty?published at 09:12 GMT 15 November
09:12 GMT 15 November
George Mills BBC Sport senior journalist
In a recent addition of the Football Extra newsletter, Roger asked BBC Sport: Players are frequently injured on international duty - such as Chris Wood for New Zealand last season, which may have ultimately cost Nottingham Forest a Champions League place. Are clubs compensated by the country or does insurance cover compensation?'
Since 2012, Fifa's Club Protection Programme has covered the salary of players injured on international duty - although there are some conditions.
Firstly, the player must be out of action for a period of at least 28 consecutive days and the injury must have been sustained during an "accident", which is defined in very boring and legally-specific detail in Fifa's guidelines, though it covers most of the examples you could think of.
The scheme pays the salary of an injured player up to the maximum amount of €7.5m (£6.6m) until they are declared fit to return for their clubs.
Transfermarkt lists Chris Wood as missing 18 days - three games - with the hip injury you mention from last March, suffered on international duty with New Zealand. As he returned inside 28 days, Forest would not have been eligible to claim compensation.
There are a couple of clubs who will currently be beneficiaries of this scheme though, including Newcastle United, whose £55m summer signing Yoane Wissa is yet to make an appearance since suffering a knee injury while playing for DR Congo.
Palace 'continue to roll with the blows'published at 12:15 GMT 14 November
12:15 GMT 14 November
Phil Parry BBC Radio London reporter
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The multi-generational tears of joy that greeted the full-time whistle at last season's FA Cup Final created lasting images that seemed to circle the globe.
Crystal Palace winning their first major piece of silverware was a heart-warming football moment that touched fans of all persuasions - with perhaps the exception of Charlton and Brighton supporters, of course.
The Eagles victory was not only the culmination of all the hard work that has gone in over the years from everyone connected with the club, but also a vindication of the approach taken by Oliver Glasner.
Unlike some other head coaches, he took the competition seriously right from the start and look what happened.
That approach and the culture that Glasner has built within the team remains just as strong this year, and despite the blows that get thrown at them, the club and the team continue to roll with them.
Uefa demoting them to Europe's tertiary competition, Eberechi Eze moving on to Arsenal and even the unsettling Marc Guehi transfer saga did not massively ruffle their feathers.
Indeed, the Community Shield is now added to the trophy room, Palace are into the quarter-finals of the League Cup, they are making progress in the Europa Conference League and doing just fine in the Premier League.
Of course, this has propelled the side towards a fixture pile-up but Glasner's approach remains the same. He is not happy, he feels football's authorities need to be more communicative but insists that he will send a team out to try to win every game.
His players appear to thrive off that and performances have continued to be strong, solid and effective. Even the defeats have plenty of indications that the outcomes could have been different, Everton away and Larnaca at home, for example.
There are questions asked about the size of the squad and the degree of Glasner's rotation with some suggesting that they will pay for it later. But that is pure conjecture and while we all talk the talk, it is the players led by their gaffer who continue to walk the walk.
