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Chelsea’s poor start to the 2015/16 Barclay’s Premier League season continued as they were beaten by a deserving Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge. Alan Pardew’s team looked calm and assured on the ball and were incredibly disciplined off it, frustrating a Chelsea side that lacked a killer instinct.
Chelsea played some lovely football at times and their passing in the first half was a sight to behold. They retained possession well and had the better of the opening 45 minutes, with Pedro, Willian and Fabregas all having shots at the Palace goal. Unfortunately, those shots were all either wide, blocked or were aimed straight at goalkeeper Alex McCarthy.
The lack of goalmouth action was clearly getting to Diego Costa, who got into it with Damien Delaney on 21 minutes. A minute-and-a-half later, Willian had a chance when he wasn’t closed down from a short free kick,...
Chelsea’s poor start to the 2015/16 Barclay’s Premier League season continued as they were beaten by a deserving Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge. Alan Pardew’s team looked calm and assured on the ball and were incredibly disciplined off it, frustrating a Chelsea side that lacked a killer instinct.
Chelsea played some lovely football at times and their passing in the first half was a sight to behold. They retained possession well and had the better of the opening 45 minutes, with Pedro, Willian and Fabregas all having shots at the Palace goal. Unfortunately, those shots were all either wide, blocked or were aimed straight at goalkeeper Alex McCarthy.
The lack of goalmouth action was clearly getting to Diego Costa, who got into it with Damien Delaney on 21 minutes. A minute-and-a-half later, Willian had a chance when he wasn’t closed down from a short free kick,...
- 8/29/2015
- by Lewis Howse
- Obsessed with Film
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Marouane Chamakh showed former club West Ham what they were missing as the Moroccan gave Crystal Palace a scrappy and hard fought win over their London rivals.
Long ball tactics and head tennis made for a rather ugly beginning to this crunch London derby. Barry Bannan curled a cross-shot over and Jason Puncheon saw another Palace effort saved by Jussi Jaaskelainen.
West Ham then began passing and almost opened their hosts up with skipper Kevin Nolan touching a through-ball onto a narrowly offside Carlton Cole. Big Sam’s boys quickly took a stranglehold on possession.
A training ground free kick almost caught the home team out on half an hour, but Nolan failed to get proper contact when the ball was lofted in. Carlton Cole then got in behind the Eagles defence, but his low cross just eluded Stewart Downing.
Palace shocked the ascendant Hammers when they...
Marouane Chamakh showed former club West Ham what they were missing as the Moroccan gave Crystal Palace a scrappy and hard fought win over their London rivals.
Long ball tactics and head tennis made for a rather ugly beginning to this crunch London derby. Barry Bannan curled a cross-shot over and Jason Puncheon saw another Palace effort saved by Jussi Jaaskelainen.
West Ham then began passing and almost opened their hosts up with skipper Kevin Nolan touching a through-ball onto a narrowly offside Carlton Cole. Big Sam’s boys quickly took a stranglehold on possession.
A training ground free kick almost caught the home team out on half an hour, but Nolan failed to get proper contact when the ball was lofted in. Carlton Cole then got in behind the Eagles defence, but his low cross just eluded Stewart Downing.
Palace shocked the ascendant Hammers when they...
- 12/3/2013
- by Jamie Clark
- Obsessed with Film
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Premier League basement club Crystal Palace entertain West Ham United for the first time in the top flight for over 15 years on Tuesday.
The last five meetings between these two London clubs have come in the Championship with Palace winning the 2004 playoff final. Tony Pulis knows as he prepares for his Eagles home debut that his side have only ever won three league games against the Hammers.
Sam Allardyce’s West Ham are one of a clutch of sides hovering three points above the relegation zone. Victory in this capital city derby will take his team up to 11th place for time being.
It would be a precious time for Palace to pick up their third win of the campaign and move off the bottom. Their form, however, gives fans little festive cheer. The Hammers meanwhile ended a winless run stretching five matches with victory over Fulham at the weekend.
Premier League basement club Crystal Palace entertain West Ham United for the first time in the top flight for over 15 years on Tuesday.
The last five meetings between these two London clubs have come in the Championship with Palace winning the 2004 playoff final. Tony Pulis knows as he prepares for his Eagles home debut that his side have only ever won three league games against the Hammers.
Sam Allardyce’s West Ham are one of a clutch of sides hovering three points above the relegation zone. Victory in this capital city derby will take his team up to 11th place for time being.
It would be a precious time for Palace to pick up their third win of the campaign and move off the bottom. Their form, however, gives fans little festive cheer. The Hammers meanwhile ended a winless run stretching five matches with victory over Fulham at the weekend.
- 12/3/2013
- by Jamie Clark
- Obsessed with Film
Venue: Selhurst Park Referee: Craig Pawson Date: 9th of November
The Eagles are viewed as the Premier League whipping boys this season. With how newly-promoted compatriots Cardiff & Hull City have performed early on this campaign, Palace won’t want to be the only side going straight back down in the Championship. However, with their main striker Marouna Chamakh making just two shots in the 10 games he’s featured in, it certainly highlights what a difficult task the side has to stay in the division.
On the flipside, Everton are pushing for the Europa League places in the league, and finally look to have settled under manager Roberto Martinez. Striker Romelu Lukaku has been to thank for their bright start, as the Belgian striker has five goals in as many league starts for the Toffees this season.
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Crystal Palace have a number of absentees. Adlene Guedioura and Johnathan Williams are out of action,...
The Eagles are viewed as the Premier League whipping boys this season. With how newly-promoted compatriots Cardiff & Hull City have performed early on this campaign, Palace won’t want to be the only side going straight back down in the Championship. However, with their main striker Marouna Chamakh making just two shots in the 10 games he’s featured in, it certainly highlights what a difficult task the side has to stay in the division.
On the flipside, Everton are pushing for the Europa League places in the league, and finally look to have settled under manager Roberto Martinez. Striker Romelu Lukaku has been to thank for their bright start, as the Belgian striker has five goals in as many league starts for the Toffees this season.
Team News
Crystal Palace have a number of absentees. Adlene Guedioura and Johnathan Williams are out of action,...
- 11/8/2013
- by Crip Cooke
- Obsessed with Film
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Date: Saturday, September 28 Venue: St Mary’s Kick-Off: 15:00
Can Southampton record their first home win of the season against Crystal Palace on Saturday?
Team News
Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino will assess the fitness of those who played in the mid-week League One win over Bristol City before finalising his line-up.
Gaston Ramirez was impressive in that game but is a doubt after limping off.
Crystal Palace will be without Damien Delaney due to an ankle injury but midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi could earn a recall after serving his suspension.
Paddy McCarthy and Yannick Bolasie remain out however with respective groin and hamstring injuries.
(BBC)
Key Stats
Southampton are without a win at St Mary’s in the Premier League this season, having drawn against West Ham and Sunderland in their previous two home ties.
Crystal Palace have won only one of their last 10 league visits to Southampton...
Date: Saturday, September 28 Venue: St Mary’s Kick-Off: 15:00
Can Southampton record their first home win of the season against Crystal Palace on Saturday?
Team News
Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino will assess the fitness of those who played in the mid-week League One win over Bristol City before finalising his line-up.
Gaston Ramirez was impressive in that game but is a doubt after limping off.
Crystal Palace will be without Damien Delaney due to an ankle injury but midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi could earn a recall after serving his suspension.
Paddy McCarthy and Yannick Bolasie remain out however with respective groin and hamstring injuries.
(BBC)
Key Stats
Southampton are without a win at St Mary’s in the Premier League this season, having drawn against West Ham and Sunderland in their previous two home ties.
Crystal Palace have won only one of their last 10 league visits to Southampton...
- 9/27/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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Tottenham Hotspur were the victors at Selhurst Park today in their opening game of the season against newly promoted Crystal Palace.
Spurs got things underway with new signing Roberto Soldado kicking off alongside Gylfi Sigurdsson.
It was a cagey start from both teams as they found their feet, with neither goalkeeper really being tested in the early stages.
The first real chance came in the eighth minute when Mousa Dembele drove forward and found Danny Rose on the left wing. The full back crossed to give Roberto Soldado his first sniff of goal, but the Spaniard headed both high and wide.
Spurs started to take charge and, just a minute later, Kyle Walker and Aaron Lennon combined to threaten down the right, but Lennon’s final ball was deflected out for a corner which came to nothing.
Two minutes later, another Spurs debutant – Paulinho – thought he was through on goal,...
Tottenham Hotspur were the victors at Selhurst Park today in their opening game of the season against newly promoted Crystal Palace.
Spurs got things underway with new signing Roberto Soldado kicking off alongside Gylfi Sigurdsson.
It was a cagey start from both teams as they found their feet, with neither goalkeeper really being tested in the early stages.
The first real chance came in the eighth minute when Mousa Dembele drove forward and found Danny Rose on the left wing. The full back crossed to give Roberto Soldado his first sniff of goal, but the Spaniard headed both high and wide.
Spurs started to take charge and, just a minute later, Kyle Walker and Aaron Lennon combined to threaten down the right, but Lennon’s final ball was deflected out for a corner which came to nothing.
Two minutes later, another Spurs debutant – Paulinho – thought he was through on goal,...
- 8/19/2013
- by Kev Stewart
- Obsessed with Film
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