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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 |
Follow @sportsmole for the latest breaking news stories, and follow @sm_headlines to get every headline from Sports Mole
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Manchester City transfer news: Elliot Anderson latest as "figures" Nottingham Forest would listen to "revealed"
Manchester City reportedly learn how much Elliot Anderson will cost if they hope to sign him from Nottingham Forest in the coming months.01:06
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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.18:14
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Liverpool transfer news: Marc Guehi 'alternative' identified but Arne Slot faces battle to sign Premier League defender
Liverpool reportedly identify an alternative to Marc Guehi, but they will face a difficult battle to land the Premier League centre-back in 2026.09:29
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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
Non-league Macclesfield pull off the biggest FA Cup giant-killing of all time after deservedly beating holders Crystal Palace 2-1 at the Leasing.com Stadium on Saturday.Jan 10, 14:25
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Macclesfield vs. Crystal Palace team news: Marc Guehi, Jean-Philippe Mateta decisions confirmed by Oliver Glasner before FA Cup tie
Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner confirms whether captain Marc Guehi and Jean-Philippe Mateta will play in Saturday’s FA Cup third-round tie away against non-league side Macclesfield.Jan 9, 17:03
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Transfer news and rumours today: West Ham suffer major blow, Leeds handed boost in pursuit of 27-year-old
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including West Ham United's pursuit of a new goalkeeper and a potential defensive signing for Leeds United.Jan 9, 09:13
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Preview:Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Macclesfield Town and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 8, 19:45
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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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Man City 'preparing' Marc Guehi package amid Liverpool January transfer battle
Manchester City are reportedly preparing to submit a £20m offer for the services of Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi.Jan 8, 13:23
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Crystal Palace transfer news: Eagles set asking price for Adam Wharton?
Adam Wharton is on Real Madrid's radar as Los Blancos battle Premier League rivals for his signature.Jan 8, 08:16
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Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Eagles and Villans miss mass of chances
The Premier League spoils are shared at Selhurst Park as Crystal Palace and Aston Villa are made to settle for 0-0 draw.Jan 7, 21:27
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Liverpool transfer news: Why Oliver Glasner's "naive" Marc Guehi update spells trouble for Arne Slot amid Man City interest
Oliver Glasner provides an update on the future of Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, with his words hinting at trouble for Liverpool and Arne Slot.Jan 7, 01:38
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Manchester United news: Ruben Amorim replacement latest as Premier League boss "not allowed to bet" on future
A possible Ruben Amorim replacement addresses links to the vacant managerial position at Manchester United, with the Red Devils hunting for a successor.Jan 6, 23:21
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Liverpool transfer news: Marc Guehi's "preference" revealed as Manchester City enter race for Arne Slot target
Reported Liverpool target Marc Guehi's "preference" is revealed amid Manchester City's interest in the Crystal Palace centre-back.Jan 6, 18:24
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Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa: Unai Emery's side bidding to end 127-year club streak in Premier League showdown
Aston Villa will be attempting to end a 127-year streak when they square off against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Wednesday night.Jan 6, 17:43
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Transfer news and rumours today: Strand Larsen to Palace, Callum Wilson future, Burnley defender exit
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours today, including the latest on Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Jorgen Strand Larsen and West Ham United's Callum Wilson.Jan 6, 08:55
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Why £35m star would be a “very sensible” signing for Manchester City as January transfer prediction is made
Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi would be a “very sensible” addition to Manchester City’ squad in the January transfer window, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Jan 5, 22:00
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Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa.Jan 5, 18:57
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Aston Villa predicted XI vs. Crystal Palace: Possible lineup for Premier League match
Sports Mole looks at how Aston Villa coule line up for their Premier League trip to Crystal Palace on Wednesday night.Jan 5, 18:36
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