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Coverage of the FA Cup clash between Macclesfield and Crystal Palace.
Next Game: Sunderland vs. Crystal Palace - Saturday, January 17 at 3pm in Premier League
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 12 | Sunderland | 20 | -1 | 29 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 20 | 1 | 28 |
| 14 | Tottenham Hotspur | 20 | 3 | 26 |
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Crystal Palace January transfers and net spend: Every confirmed signing and sale for Oliver Glasner's side in 2026 winter window
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Speculation mounts over Marc Guehi's future after a European heavyweight's recent attempt to persuade him to reject other offers.Jan 13, 02:03
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Marc Guehi latest: 'Preference' revealed as Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City face transfer battle for Crystal Palace star
Marc Guehi's preference is reportedly revealed amid interest from Premier League sides Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City this January transfer window.Jan 11, 18:14
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Liverpool transfer news: Marc Guehi 'alternative' identified but Arne Slot faces battle to sign Premier League defender
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Macclesfield 2-1 Crystal Palace: Oliver Glasner issues damning verdict on Premier League club's FA Cup shocker
Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner says that his team "lacked everything" during Saturday's stunning FA Cup defeat to Macclesfield.Jan 10, 15:41
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Macclesfield 2-1 Crystal Palace: The biggest FA Cup shock ever as sixth-tier side deservedly dump out the holders
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Macclesfield vs. Crystal Palace team news: Marc Guehi, Jean-Philippe Mateta decisions confirmed by Oliver Glasner before FA Cup tie
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Marc Guehi latest: Liverpool and Manchester City face competition from "big" Premier League "admirers"
Liverpool and Manchester City will reportedly face more competition for the signature of Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi this January transfer window.Jan 8, 18:01
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