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Coverage of the Club Friendlies 3 clash between Crystal Palace and Swindon.
Next Game: Bromley vs. Crystal Palace - Saturday, July 25 at 3pm in Club Friendlies 3
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 14 | Leeds United | 38 | -7 | 47 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 38 | -10 | 45 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 38 | -3 | 44 |
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Follow @sportsmole for the latest breaking news stories, and follow @sm_headlines to get every headline from Sports Mole
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Liverpool transfer news: Wanted £17m player 'keen' to impress Andoni Iraola during pre-season despite Premier League interest
A Liverpool player valued at £17m has interest from Premier League clubs, but they are reportedly keen to impress new boss Andoni Iraola this pre-season.18:56
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues hold 'formal talks' to sign £55m Arsenal target
Chelsea reportedly hold formal talks to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix who is also liked by Arsenal.14:04
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'learn' Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix valuation
Chelsea reportedly learn Crystal Palace's valuation for defender Maxence Lacroix as they contemplate whether to press ahead with their interest in the France international.Jul 18, 13:12
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Crystal Palace transfer news: Olympic medallist ‘under consideration’ amid Maxence Lacroix uncertainty
Crystal Palace identify an Olympic medallist as a potential summer target amid uncertainty over the future of Maxence Lacroix, according to a report.Jul 16, 18:02
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Transfer news and rumours: Southampton to sell Shea Charles, Englishman wanted by Wolves, Burnley, Celtic
Sports Mole rounds up today's latest transfer news and rumours, including the latest on Southampton’s Shea Charles and interest in an English winger from Wolves, Burnley and Celtic.Jul 14, 08:55
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues in 'contact' to sign Crystal Palace star after Liverpool cool interest
Chelsea are reportedly in contact with Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton after Liverpool cool their interest.Jul 12, 13:54
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Crystal Palace, Fulham 'join' Leeds United in race for Northern Ireland international this summer
Leeds United are reportedly battling Crystal Palace and Fulham for the signature of Southampton midfielder Shea Charles this summer.Jul 10, 11:49
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Transfer news and rumours today: West Ham United battling Brighton & Hove Albion for 2026 World Cup quarter-finalist
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including West Ham United's battle with Brighton & Hove Albion for a World Cup quarter-finalist.Jul 10, 11:19
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Crystal Palace transfer news: Eagles win race for ‘secret target’ wanted by Arsenal, Newcastle
Crystal Palace are reportedly closing in on the signing of a 'secret target' wanted by both Arsenal and Newcastle United.Jul 8, 21:54
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Daichi Kamada delivers Crystal Palace promise after contract extension confirmed
Daichi Kamada delivers a promise to Crystal Palace supporters following confirmation of his new contract at Selhurst Park.Jul 8, 14:57
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Man United transfer news: Michael Carrick learns £21m 'demand' for midfielder but he faces Premier League competition
Manchester United reportedly learn the price that they will have to pay to sign a midfielder, but they are set to face Premier League competition for his signature.Jul 7, 19:21
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Premier League pre-season friendlies: Confirmed fixtures and schedule for all 20 teams
Sports Mole provides a comprehensive list of pre-season friendlies for all 20 Premier League teams.Jul 6, 14:05
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners facing Premier League competition for 'next Alexis Sanchez'
Arsenal are allegedly facing competition from other Premier League clubs in the race to sign a player dubbed the 'next Alexis Sanchez'.Jul 5, 12:04
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Transfer news and rumours today: Leeds United lead race for goalkeeper, Everton eye £25m winger
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours today, as Leeds United reading race for Zion Suzuki, while Everton eye move for Keito Nakamura.Jul 4, 09:28
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Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'make contact' over potential deal for 2026 World Cup star
Manchester United reportedly make contact with Ismaila Sarr's representatives to discuss a potential move for the Crystal Palace attacker.Jul 2, 14:39
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Everton transfer news: David Moyes beats Man United to £16m signing of “promising” midfielder
Everton beat Manchester United and other Premier League clubs to the £16m signing of a "promising" midfielder.Jul 2, 10:28
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Crystal Palace transfer news: Sage 'targets reunion' with Lens midfielder also tracked by Manchester United
Crystal Palace are exploring a move for a Lens midfielder also tracked by Manchester United, with the player's former boss now at Selhurst Park.Jul 1, 06:34
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Transfer news and rumours: Leeds United 'want' Japan World Cup star, Crystal Palace 'retain interest' in Ligue 1 defender
Sports Mole rounds up today's latest transfer news and rumours, including Leeds United targeting a Japan World Cup star and Crystal Palace retaining an interest in a Ligue 1 defender.Jun 29, 12:03
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Transfer news and rumours today: Alvaro Arbeloa wants to bring Real Madrid midfielder with him to Fulham
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including a Fulham move for Real Madrid midfielder Manuel Angel.Jun 27, 07:20
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Sunderland join five Premier League rivals in race for United States star Folarin Balogun?
Sunderland are reportedly one of six Premier League sides keen on signing Monaco and United States talisman Folarin Balogun this summer.Jun 26, 13:29
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