“Relegation Alert! You Won’t Believe the Computer’s Prediction for Crystal Palace’s Survival in the Premier League!”
Crystal Palace appears to be heading toward a season battling relegation, based on their performance in the opening six matches.
Winless so far, Oliver Glasner’s ambitious European aspirations for the Eagles seem to have been overly optimistic. However, it’s understandable that fans might have gotten excited after last season’s strong finish, which saw Crystal Palace climb to 10th place.
This season has been a stark contrast, with the Eagles currently sitting in 18th place, just above Wolves and Southampton in the standings. If this trend continues, they could end the season with around 19 points, a total that would place them among the teams with the lowest points in league history.
So far, Palace has managed only three points from draws against Chelsea, Leicester, and Manchester United.
A recent simulation has assessed the likelihood of relegation for the Eagles. Initially, when Paul Merson cautioned about the threat of relegation, many dismissed his warning. However, Glasner’s tenure has proven him right so far.
While it’s early in the season, and there’s still time for improvement, the current position is concerning. As the season progresses and heads toward the next international break, the outlook is somewhat reassuring according to Opta’s ratings, which suggest that the experts aren’t overly worried about Palace’s future in the Premier League.
Nevertheless, Glasner needs to implement changes quickly to steer the team in the right direction.
**What Oliver Glasner Needs to Change**
Crystal Palace possesses a talented squad that is underperforming in the league, prompting fans to express their frustration through chants. It’s clear that Glasner must make adjustments to energize the team.
Several specific changes are necessary, despite Glasner’s hesitance. For instance, he should consider avoiding using Daichi Kamada in a midfield pivot, and exploring the possibility of playing either Jean-Philippe Mateta or Eddie Nketiah, unless he plans to deploy a two-striker formation.
