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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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Transfer news and rumours today: Chelsea set to make 'imminent' defensive decision as Hungarian youngster 'nears' Bournemouth move
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including the latest on Jean-Philippe Mateta's future and Chelsea's winter defensive shortlist.23:01
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Next Crystal Palace manager: Three names ‘considered’ to replace Oliver Glasner as Eagles ‘begin process’ to appoint successor
Crystal Palace identify three managers who could replace departing boss Oliver Glasner in the summer, according to a report.18:59
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Crystal Palace transfer news: Oliver Glasner says another star could leave after Marc Guehi amid Man Utd, Juventus interest
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner reveals that another first-team star - linked with clubs including Manchester United - could be sold in the January transfer window after captain Marc Guehi.18:45
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Liverpool transfer news: Why Reds did not hijack Man City's Marc Guehi move
Liverpool reportedly did not make any effort to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi who is set to join Manchester City in the January transfer window.18:44
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Marc Guehi to Man City medical, transfer fee, contract details ‘revealed’ ahead of imminent January move from Crystal Palace
Manchester City are on the verge of completing the signing of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, with medical, transfer fee and contract details revealed.17:35
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Harry Kane trying to 'block' Man City, Liverpool move for England teammate this month
Harry Kane is reportedly attempting to convince Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi to join Bayern Munich instead of Manchester City or Liverpool this month.16:33
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Three clubs Oliver Glasner could join in the summer after bombshell Crystal Palace exit is confirmed
Following Oliver Glasner's announcement that he will be leaving Crystal Palace at the end of the season, Sports Mole takes a look at three clubs who could be interested in appointing the Austrian as their new manager in the summer.15:15
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Team News: Sunderland vs. Crystal Palace injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Sunderland and Crystal Palace.15:00
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Marc Guehi to Man City ‘deal agreed’ as Oliver Glasner confirms Crystal Palace exit is in “final stages”
Oliver Glasner has confirmed that Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi is in the “final stages” to join another club in the January transfer window.14:25
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Conference League playoff round draw in full: Crystal Palace discover opponents with fixture dates confirmed
Crystal Palace discover who they will play against over two legs in the Conference League knockout playoff round.13:00
Marc Guehi January transfer ‘closer’ after ‘important proposal’ received amid firm Man City, Liverpool interest
Marc Guehi is reportedly ‘closer’ to leaving Crystal Palace in the January transfer window amid interest from several top European clubs including Manchester City and Liverpool11:30
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Crystal Palace lineup vs. Sunderland: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Crystal Palace could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Sunderland.Jan 15, 19:10
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Sunderland lineup vs. Crystal Palace: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.Jan 15, 19:10
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Preview:Sunderland vs Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 15, 19:00
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Sunderland vs. Crystal Palace: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Crystal Palace and Sunderland.Jan 15, 08:00
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Marc Guehi transfer news: Liverpool's 'preference' revealed as Manchester City remain interested in January window
Liverpool's preference this January in regard to a potential move for Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi is reportedly revealed amid Manchester City's interest.Jan 15, 00:39
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Crystal Palace transfer news: Eagles 'confident' of sealing transfer of Ligue 1 youngster
Crystal Palace reportedly 'confident' of signing Ligue 1-based forward for lower fee than initially expected.Jan 14, 22:14
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Premier League GW22: Injury news, team news, absentees and doubts for every club
Sports Mole rounds up all of the injury news, team news, absentees and doubts for every club ahead of gameweek 22 of the 2025-26 Premier League season.Jan 14, 18:28
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Sunderland vs. Crystal Palace: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Saturday's Premier League meeting between Sunderland and Crystal Palace.Jan 14, 14:15
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Premier League January transfers: Confirmed deals and net spend for 2026 winter window
Keep track of every Premier League deal done and overall net spend during the 2026 January transfer window with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.Jan 14, 12:28
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