Overview
- Crystal Palace lost 2-1 at Sunderland to extend their winless run to 10 matches, a week after a shock FA Cup exit to sixth-tier Macclesfield.
- Captain Marc Guehi was absent, with reports stating he is set to join Manchester City and could undergo a medical as soon as Sunday.
- Oliver Glasner said he learned at 10:30am the day before the match that Guehi would be sold, calling the timing unacceptable and citing Eberechi Eze’s August sale to Arsenal as a similar blow.
- Glasner defended his players by pointing to an overworked, thin squad—only 12 or 13 available after 34 games across four competitions.
- The manager has confirmed he will leave at season’s end, has been linked to vacancies at top clubs, and did not rule out departing earlier when asked.