Alan Pardew’s reign as West Brom manager began with a tame goalless draw against former club Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey faces a battle to win his place back against Bournemouth on Saturday.
Wales international Hennessey missed last weekend’s trip to West Brom after pulling up injured during the warm-up.
That forced veteran crowd favourite Julian Speroni to don the gloves, and the 38-year-old excelled in keeping a clean sheet during the goalless draw.
Boss Roy Hodgson confirmed that Hennessey is back in training and available to face the Cherries — but gave no guarantee that…
Pape Souare has recently recovered from a broken leg suffered in a car crash.
Crystal Palace goalkeeper Julian Speroni says he understands why teammate Pape Souare had his shirt thrown back at him by a fan after the 4-1 Carabao Cup defeat at Bristol City.
Palace, who sit bottom of the Premier League table, suffered their ninth loss in 12 games this season against Championship side City on Tuesday.
Following the defeat, Souare, making his second appearance since spending a year out after suffering a broken leg in a car crash, threw his shirt towards Palace’s away fans, only…
Sam Allardyce needs to choose his side wisely vs. Man City as he balances an FA Cup run and a relegation scrap.
An FA Cup run is not a priority for Sam Allardyce, and given the form Crystal Palace are currently suffering, it’s completely understandable. There is however a wistful sense among fans that, after getting a taste of the excitement that a run to the final can bring, it’s a shame to feel so indifferent about the club’s progression in the competition. That’s what a relegation battle can provide.
Palace fans didn’t expect last season’s run to the final. Few would have predicted the wins at…