Palace analysis: Hosts solid but laboured without Guehipublished at 18:14 GMT 9 November 2025
18:14 GMT 9 November 2025
Sam Drury BBC Sport journalist
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To lose influential skipper Marc Guehi was undoubtedly a blow for Palace, even if young centre-back Jaydee Canvot slotted in seamlessly in his place for Oliver Glasner's side.
With Conference League matches to contend with, every injury this season is likely to stretch a relatively small Palace squad.
Glasner made three changes from Thursday's win over AZ Alkmaar, one enforced, meaning seven outfield players were asked to go again on two days' rest.
It did not prevent them making a quick start, with Ismaila Sarr and Jean-Phillipe Mateta twice linking up nicely early on, but the hosts were unable to maintain the intensity.
Despite that, they still probably edged it in terms of chances with Daichi Kamada twice going close after the break before they almost snatched the win through Yeremy Pino's late strike.
Ultimately, they had to settle for a point, and with games continuing to come thick and fast after the international break, fatgiue is something the Eagles will have to deal with so they will hope to keep the injuries to a minimum.
Crystal Palace 0-0 Brighton: What Glasner saidpublished at 17:39 GMT 9 November 2025
17:39 GMT 9 November 2025
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Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner, speaking to Sky Sports after the 0-0 draw with Brighton: "It was a huge effort from both teams and it was more neutralising each other.
"We defended very well and credit to Brighton, they defended very well. They controlled our strengths and we controlled theirs.
"Then it was who gets the lucky punch."
On Tyrick Mitchell: "For me, he was man of the match. It felt like he had 30 duels and won most of them."
On Jaydee Canvot coming in for Marc Guehi: "We're trusting him because we see him every day in training. Against Larnaca he made a mistake but it's all part of development and all the rest was really good.
"It was clear if a defender needs a rest or is injured, he will play. We've spoken to him because sometimes it is tough, because usually you don't change the back three when they are so consistent.
"He was patient and worked hard. We know what he can show and it was a great game from him."
On dealing with fatigue: "We wanted to win the game even when we could see legs were getting a bit tired.
"I'm not the manager who makes a lot of subs when people are doing well. We have to find the balance.
"I trust this group of players that they will show up if we need them."
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Crystal Palace v Brighton: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 12:32 GMT 8 November 2025
12:32 GMT 8 November 2025
Noel Sliney BBC Sport senior journalist
Crystal Palace have regained momentum with three successive wins across as many competitions and are a point ahead of fierce rivals Brighton & Hove Albion heading into Sunday's Premier League meeting (14:00 GMT). BBC Sport looks at some of the talking points going into the game.
Palace back on a roll
Palace initially struggled to regroup after their 19-match unbeaten run was ended away to Everton a month ago. But after four games without a win, they have rebuilt confidence by beating Liverpool in the Carabao Cup and then Brentford in the league before turning on the style during Thursday's 3-1 European victory over Dutch side AZ.
An unrelenting fixture schedule has left little time for manager Oliver Glasner to work with the squad on the training ground and the Austrian admits his main focus is on rest and recovery. "We have to be careful in the training sessions they don't sprint too much because they have to sprint in the games," he said. "We have to prioritise."
Despite the limited time to train, Crystal Palace remain as well drilled as ever under Glasner.
They average less possession than any Premier League side bar Burnley, but their ruthless counter-attacking style continues to provide high-quality chances – the Eagles rank top for expected goals.
Both Palace and Brighton also rank in the Premier League top five this season for shots on target and big chances scored, only trailing clubs with vastly superior resources.
The Eagles are unbeaten in 11 home league games (W6, D5), their longest run since an 18-match streak in the Championship between September 2012 and March 2013.
They beat Brighton home and away last season, with the latter encounter at Selhurst Park in April ending with three red cards: two for Palace and one for Albion.
Hurzeler understand fixture's meaning to fans
Brighton, though, haven't suffered consecutive away defeats in this fixture since the 1985-86 and 1986-87 seasons. Current head coach Fabian Hurzeler said he understood the importance of games against Crystal Palace "from the first second" when he attended a 1-1 draw between the sides two seasons ago.
He believes his Brighton team started too passively in both fixtures last season and added: "You can't promise wins but you can promise that you will leave your heart on the pitch. That is what we try to do on Sunday."
Glasner on Wharton fitness doubts and maintaining momentumpublished at 13:54 GMT 7 November 2025
13:54 GMT 7 November 2025
Grace Wheeler BBC Sport
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Brighton at Selhurst Park (kick-off 14:00).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Glasner said: "At the moment it looks like all of the players involved in Crystal Palace's game against AZ in the Uefa Conference League will be available."
However, there is some doubt on Adam Wharton, who came on in the 65th minute on Thursday. "He is still feeling his chest and it's not completely free. Sometimes we need to cough it out and I hope that happens now."
"It was good for him to play for 30 minutes. He was a bit rusty but that is why it is important. He is getting better and better but is it enough to start against Brighton? I am not sure."
For the first time, Crystal Palace are competing in four competitions instead of three and Glasner said: "This group is so ambitious, and they want to try, and they go again because they want the trophy. They work really hard in every single game and training. They are so professional and that is why we are such a tight squad with our players available. We have to keep the momentum going."
Glasner on fulfilling the dreams of supporters. "If something is important for our fans, it is automatically important for me because we play for them. We will always try and play our best, we can't guarantee a win but we will always play until the final whistle."
Crystal Palace 3-1 AZ Alkmaar - the fans' verdictpublished at 11:27 GMT 7 November 2025
11:27 GMT 7 November 2025
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We asked for your views after Crystal Palace faced AZ Alkmaar in the Conference League.
Here are some of your comments:
Adrian: There are not many teams better organised than this Glasner unit. You can feel the camaraderie in the camp and the connection the players have with the supporters, which is not to be sniffed at. Only the hectic schedule, fatigue and injuries can stop us from a wonderful season.
Paul: Super-professional performance, back on track, Sarr getting sharper and sharper, great atmosphere. Credit to AZ fans - best away support by a mile we have seen at Selhurst this season.
Matthew: We were at the game last night, great atmosphere and special mention to the AZ fans who were bouncing the Arthur Wait Stand to dust. Great performances from the team, their goal was a bit comical TBH. But it was when Glasner subbed on Kamada and Wharton you realise that for the first time in years we actually have a bit of strength in depth.
Paul H: Fantastic game, but again a stupid mistake gives them a goal.
Marcus: Thank you to AZ for coming to Selhurst and playing football rather than parking the bus. Certainly made for a much more entertaining game of football. Fans were great too. Secondly, whoever signs Marc Guehi is getting the best free transfer of all time. Utterly magnificent tonight in every respect.
Adrian: Sarr, Lacroix and Hughes were excellent. Palace just keep rolling along. Determined and organised.
Tuchel names England squad published at 10:21 GMT 7 November 2025
10:21 GMT 7 November 2025
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England boss Thomas Tuchel has named his 25-man squad for the final time this year ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania.
The Three Lions have already secured qualification.
Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Nick Pope (Newcastle).
Defenders: Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Reece James (Chelsea), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Djed Spence (Tottenham), John Stones (Manchester City).
Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Alex Scott (Bournemouth), Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace).
Forwards: Jarrod Bowen (West Ham), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona, on loan from Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal).