Palace Roars: Villa Demolished as Wharton Impresses
"The mood is buzzing, the music is bouncing, and everyone is happy."
- Crystal Palace delivered a resounding 4-1 victory over Aston Villa
- After a sluggish start to the season, Palace has found its rhythm
- Glasner credited the team's hard work and resilience
Selhurst Park was alive with celebration as Crystal Palace delivered a resounding 4-1 victory over Aston Villa, marking a significant turning point in their season. “The mood is buzzing, the music is bouncing and everyone is happy,” declared striker Eddie Nketiah, who scored his first Premier League goal for the club.
After a sluggish start to the season, Palace has found its rhythm, losing only three of their last 15 league matches.
The win against Villa, filled with individual milestones, has propelled them to 12th place, just eight points behind Manchester City in fifth.
Manager Oliver Glasner praised his team’s performance, stating, “We know that we can perform very well and this is what we showed today.” The match saw Adam Wharton return to the starting lineup after an injury layoff, Jean-Philippe Mateta continue his scoring streak, Eberechi Eze return to form, and Nketiah score his debut Premier League goal for Palace. Ismaila Sarr also celebrated his 27th birthday with two goals.
Palace now has the opportunity to advance to the FA Cup quarter-finals against Millwall and are aiming for a second consecutive top-half finish in the Premier League.
Glasner credited the team’s hard work and resilience for their turnaround. “I think we all get the reward and the players get the reward for their hard work,” he said.
He acknowledged the team’s challenging start to the season but emphasized their unity and dedication.
