"Crystal Palace have been loving life since Oliver Glasner was appointed as their new manager in February 2024. There's a strong argument that Glasner is the best manager Palace have ever had. Unlike the other contenders, the Austrian has the silverware to back up his credentials. Winning the FA Cup, Palace's first-ever major trophy, was no fluke. The Eagles have become one of the most dynamic, most incisive, most exciting teams English football has to offer."
"Palace in 2025 are one of the game's great curiosities. They are visibly and demonstrably a quite excellent football team who've achieved a lot in a short period, but they've spent the last two summers looking up at teams they'll think are no better than them. Winning the FA Cup takes the edge off that, sure, but being an impressive team and a mid-table meme isn't going to be funny forever."
Oliver Glasner was appointed Crystal Palace manager in February 2024 and delivered the club's first major trophy by winning the FA Cup. The team has become dynamic, incisive and exciting, capable of outplaying any Premier League opponent on their day. Despite on-field progress, Palace remain habitually mid-table, revealing both consistency and a ceiling. Jean-Philippe Mateta has been a prolific striker. The club have spent recent summers looking up at teams they believe are no better than them. The FA Cup win reduced that sting, but Palace must become more ruthless and single-minded to secure regular European qualification through the league.
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