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What's going wrong at Crystal Palace?

Another Premier League defeat, this time against Manchester City, has left Palace fans feeling concerned.

Author | Ajay

View from the stands at Selhurst Park

Palace, who handed new signing Axel Disasi his debut from the bench, are now without a win in nine Premier League games stretching back to last season.

In their 2-0 defeat by Everton on the opening weekend, they struck the woodwork twice before fading after half-time. Against City, they carried a threat in spells but, having pulled a goal back, conceded again soon afterwards.

This was Pierre Sage’s first experience of a night-game atmosphere at Selhurst Park and, while the new Palace manager saw encouraging signs from his side, the Frenchman will know the coming days could prove crucial to their season with Tuesday’s 23:00 BST transfer deadline approaching.

Palace fans group Holmesdale Fanatics announced they've disbanded earlier in the week

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🚨 Holmesdale Fanatics (Crystal Palace's ultras) announced that they will stop their active support inside the stadium, ending 21 years of organized displays at Selhurst Park.

In a landmark statement, HF05 called time on all drums, banners, and coordinated chanting, citing… pic.twitter.com/bfEFr7a8qm

— Ultras Clips (@ultras_clips) August 27, 2026

More sales and more nerves?

Can Palace fend off late interest in Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaïla Sarr, who is also injured but has attracted attention from Liverpool?

Right-back Daniel Muñoz, meanwhile, started on the bench on the day he was the subject of a reported £22m bid from Nottingham Forest, managed by former Palace boss Oliver Glasner.

There is no shame in losing to a big-spending Manchester City and there is little reason for alarm with the season still in its infancy. Palace are also adapting to life after Glasner, who guided them to memorable FA Cup and Conference League triumphs.

Man City players celebrate 4th goal

Nevertheless, the Eagles will be eager to get their season moving in the right direction, with their next three games before the first international break coming against Fulham away, Ipswich at home and Leeds away.