17 h. ago Premier League: 10 things to look out for on the opening weekend

Another new era at Tottenham, De Cuyper can shine for Brighton and Aston Villa remind us this is a businessA visit to an expectant Anfield, where Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitiké will be out to impress on their Premier League debuts, represents a daunting start for a Bournemouth team that have lost three-quarters of last season’s backline to the pulling power of Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool this summer. Defensive issues are not exclusive to Andoni Iraola before the Premier League opener, however. Arne Slot voiced concern over the champions’ pre-season vulnerability before and after the Community Shield against Crystal Palace, when the absence of Ryan Gravenberch for family reasons was keenly felt. “Three times we lost the ball very simple in our midfield and three times they could counterattack us,” reflected the Liverpool head coach. Gravenberch will be missing again on Friday due to suspension but Slot expects the team with the second-best defensive record in the P...

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3 d. ago Crystal Palace issue furious response to appeal decision: ‘Sporting merit is rendered meaningless’

Crystal Palace’s demotion from the Europa League was upheld in court on Monday

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3 d. ago Frustrated Crystal Palace count cost after Cas upholds Europa League ban | Ed Aarons

Oliver Glasner will fancy his chances of winning the Conference League but the fans have been left disappointedThe news Steve Parish was dreading arrived less than 24 hours after he basked in the glory of watching Crystal Palace win their second trophy in three months. Parish had been confident that the club’s appeal against their demotion from the Europa League would succeed as he discussed their prospects at Wembley Stadium after beating Liverpool in the Community Shield on Sunday.“I really am, even more after Friday,” the club chair said. “I don’t understand that we cannot be in the competition. I really can’t. But it’s up to the judges to decide. We trust them and that they listened to everything we said so let’s see.” Continue reading...

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4 d. ago How Crystal Palace’s fight to stay in the Europa League unfolded after appeal verdict announced

Everything you need to know about Crystal Palace’s European demotion

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4 d. ago Crystal Palace LOSE Europa League appeal as UEFA decision upheld

Eagles to play in Conference League as Court of Arbitration for Sport announces verdict on European decision

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4 d. ago Crystal Palace to stay in Conference League after losing appeal at Cas

Palace were demoted from Europa League by UefaClub hoped to overturn decision related to ownershipCrystal Palace have lost their appeal against demotion from the Europa League and will take their place in the Conference League. The court of arbitration for sport confirmed on Monday that the FA Cup winners were unsuccessful in overturning the decision made by European football’s governing body to punish them for contravening its rules over multi-club ownership.Uefa demoted Palace to the Conference League after they were deemed to have breached regulations because John Textor held shares in Palace and Lyon, who also qualified for the Europa League. He has since sold his 43% stake to his fellow US businessman Woody Johnson. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Crystal Palace LOSE European appeal and will play in the Conference League

Lawyers have sided with the governing body, in what will be a devastating blow to the FA Cup winners and their fans and a decision that could cost Palace up to £20m in lost revenue

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4 d. ago Steve Parish admits Crystal Palace may have to sell Marc Guehi this summer

Guehi has a year left on his deal.

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4 d. ago Crystal Palace keen to sell captain Marc Guéhi before transfer window closes

Palace could lose player for nothing next yearLiverpool reluctant to pay £40m asking priceThe Crystal Palace chairman, Steve Parish, has admitted that they are looking to sell their captain Marc Guéhi in this transfer window to avoid potentially losing him for nothing next summer.The England defender has entered the final 12 months of his contract at Selhurst Park and is wanted by a number of Premier League teams, including Liverpool and Newcastle. It is understood that Arne Slot’s side – who lost to Palace on penalties in the Community Shield on Sunday – is Guéhi’s preferred option, although they have so far been reluctant to pay Palace’s £40m valuation. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago How Crystal Palace can overturn Europa League ban as they face UEFA D

Crystal Palace are set to discover which European competition they will be playing in this season after an appeal against their relegation to the Conference League

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9 d. ago Arsenal join forces with Stanley 1913 to launch exclusive drinkware that is top of the league

Arsenal has announced a partnership with Stanley 1913, with the iconic drinkware company set to launch a co-branded range of exclusive products alongside the Premier League giants

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9 d. ago Glasner believes Crystal Palace will win appeal and play in Europa League

Case against Uefa demotion to be heard by Cas on FridayClub’s first Conference League fixture set for 21 AugustOliver Glasner has said he is confident Crystal Palace will win their appeal at the court of arbitration for sport this week and be reinstated to play in the Europa League.Palace are seeking to overturn Uefa’s decision to demote them to the Conference League for breaking multiclub ownership rules, with the appeal to take place in Lausanne on Friday. The decision is expected to be revealed by Cas on Monday, the day after Glasner’s FA Cup holders face the Premier League champions Liverpool in the Community Shield at Wembley. Continue reading...

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last month Steve Parish reveals Crystal Palace transfer 'promise' amid Arsenal interest in Eberechi Eze

Palace’s chairman has admitted there will likely be more ‘change’ this summer

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last month Steve Parish confirms Crystal Palace will challenge demotion from Europa League: 'We're very hopeful'

Palace chairman believes club have “great legal arguments” to take to Court of Arbitration for Sport

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last month Steve Parish says Crystal Palace will appeal against Europa League exclusion

The Eagles chairman says they ‘are still fighting’.

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