- **[Read Glasner’s pre-match team news update.](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/first-team/glasner-team-news-update-ahead-of-liverpool/)**
- **[Watch the Manager's full pre-match press conference](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/first-team/the-key-quotes-from-glasners-pre-liverpool-press-conference/).**
- **[How to watch & follow Saturday's match.](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/information/tv-information-how-to-follow-liverpool-v-crystal-palace/)**

Speaking in the embargoed section of his pre-Liverpool press conference – with Palace having won four of their six matches against the Reds thus far during his tenure – Glasner praised the collective development of his players over the last two years.

“You know me, I don't always want to mention one single player, but I think in these two years, there was a big change within the club,” Glasner noted. “Many experienced players left, let’s say starting with the captain Joel Ward, with Jordan Ayew, Jeffrey Schlupp – many players who also led the dressing room.

“There were players who led the dressing room and players who led the team on the pitch, like Michael Olise, like Eberechi Eze, like Joachim Andersen, like Marc Guéhi. That means a massive change, not just in football, but in the team dynamic, in the dressing room and on the pitch.

“That means players have to step up. Players get a different role. Let’s say the first one who got a different role was Marc, because all of a sudden he was the captain. I think he did very well, and I think also this experience helps him now perform that well for Manchester City. 

“Then, it's Dean Henderson. He's our number one. Before, it was always Sam Johnstone or him. He's our number one now, and I think this is what he expresses in every single game, with a lot of confidence and a great aura.

“There’s Maxence Lacroix, who came from Wolfsburg, and many asked ‘why did you sign this player?’ I think he stepped up. Chris Richards, the same, from playing on the bench, now being a fixed player in the defence.

“I think in midfield, there’s Adam [Wharton]. It's his first Premier League season, full Premier League season, because last year he was injured so often. In the dressing room is Will Hughes. He's so important for us, for this group. 

“[There are players] leading the team on the pitch, not always just with their individual performances, but with their consistency from here, like Ismaïla Sarr, like Tyrick Mitchell. Always showing a very, very high and good standard, every single game.

“This consistency helps to get confidence, because we can rely on them. If they’re struggling a little bit, another one comes in, and we can rely on them. This has happened in these last two years.

“To be honest, when I talk about it, it makes me maybe most proud that we could create a new hierarchy in the dressing room and on the pitch. I really want to say ‘we’, because it can't be the Manager alone. It's always together, with the players, with the group, and also with the club, because the club signed these kind of players. I think that’s worked really well.”

Palace will be needing such leadership as they face the Premier League champions – and, according to some statistical models, the toughest run-in of any team in the English top-flight – in the final month of the campaign.

Glasner added: “We have the most influence in our league position because if we win every game, I think we qualify for Europe through the league. That's what we are thinking about. I never think or we never approach a game considering how this affects the opposition. We always think about how it affects us. 

“I think it's a great end of the season, playing at Anfield, playing at the Etihad, and then Arsenal at home and in between Bournemouth, also a team that is on a fantastic run; Everton, the same, competing for Europe; and Brentford, the same.

“It's the best. We all want these games where you play for something and not just we play for something, but also the opposition. It’s like the semi-final in the Conference League. You play for the final, so that means it's quite easy that the players stay motivated. It’s a great situation we're in.”


It's a fantastic team, great players, fantastic manager, great stadium

On Saturday’s opponents Liverpool, who have experienced mixed fortunes this season in defence of their Premier League title, Glasner added: “I never think, definitely not in the Premier League, or in the Conference League as well, that somebody is easier to win against. 

“You have to do your job. You have to perform well, especially in the Premier League. Just look at the results. In midweek, Bournemouth conceded the equaliser in the 95th minute against Leeds. Man City had a tight 1-0 win at Burnley, a team that was more or less already relegated, and City are on that great run. 

“When we talk about confidence, maybe City should have most winning the Carabao Cup, beating Arsenal – but then they won a very, very tight game, beating Burnley.

“When we went the first time to Liverpool [in April 2024] after I arrived… We won [my first game] against Burnley. Then we had six games: three draws, three defeats. Liverpool were unbeaten at home for more than two years. It was Jürgen Klopp's last season – and we won 1-0 there. 

“I think the circumstances were such that nobody expected anything. I remember we scored a nice goal. Dean Henderson had an incredible day, making so many saves. If we played this game 10 times, we would lose nine times. 

“But this one time we could win, and that's why I think it will be a huge challenge for us, regardless of if Liverpool fulfilled their expectations [this season] or not. It's a fantastic team, great players, fantastic manager, great stadium – so I don't see any point that makes it easier for us.”

### Match Details

**Liverpool v Crystal Palace**

- Saturday, 25th April
- 15:00 BST
- Premier League
- Anfield
- [Live audio commentary on Palace TV+](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/supporters/palace-tv-plus/).

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Crystal Palace Women enjoyed an unbeaten March in the Barclays Women's Super League 2, winning two games and drawing one.

Everett and Howat were a core part of the Eagles' success, with the Palace captain already being recognised for her efforts [by winning the WSL2 Player of the Month award for March.](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/announcement/aimee-everett-wins-wsl2-player-of-the-month-award/)

This isn't the first time this season that a Palace pair have been put forward for this accolade, with Howat and Ashleigh Weerden nominated for December's award last year.

Everett scored what would prove to be the winner in Palace's 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest, before keeping a clean sheet away to Newcastle United in the subsequent 0-0 draw.

She then skippered the team to an impressive 3-2 win over Charlton in the Selhurst Showdown on the 29th March.

It was also an impressive month for Palace's Scotland international, who bagged a goal and an assist.

Howat assisted Everett's header against Forest with a delightful cross, before putting Palace ahead against Charlton with a header at the back post.

She now has the joint-third most goal contributions in the WSL2 this season with 11, trailing Birmingham City's Lily Crosthwaite (14) and Palace teammate Ashleigh Weerden (13).

Both players are up against Nottingham Forest's Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, Birmingham City's Neve Herron, Sunderland's Jessica Brown and Newcastle United's Charlotte Wardlaw.

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##### **Shortlist:**

- **Aimee Everett (Crystal Palace)**
- **Kirsty Howat (Crystal Palace)**
- Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah (Nottingham Forest)
- Neve Herron (Birmingham City)
- Jessica Brown (Sunderland)
- Charlotte Wardlaw (Newcastle United)

**Voting is now open, and will close at 17:00 BST on Sunday, 26th April. The winner will be announced on Monday, 27th April.**

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## From Academy to Premier League

> Having joined the Palace Academy from Brentford in 2016, Tyrick Mitchell rose to prominence rapidly at Palace and set the record for the youngest-ever player to make 200 Premier League appearances for the club.

Mitchell was a regular in both of Palace's Under-18 and Under-23 Professional Development League South winning teams in 2017/18 as he spent a second campaign featuring at both levels.

A recruit from Brentford at the end of the 2015/16 season, Mitchell, an attacking left-back with bundles of pace, impressed sufficiently for the Academy side to be handed a chance with the Development team in 2016. He used that experience to his advantage in 17/18 as he helped his two teams to silverware.

In 2018/19, Mitchell was a regular fixture in Richard Shaw's U23s team and joined the first-team on their pre-season tour in the summer of 2019.

After returning from an injury sustained while on tour, Mitchell made several first-team squads and earned his Premier League debut against Leicester City in July 2020. He went on to secure his first Premier League start by playing the full 90 minutes against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

In April 2021, he signed a contract extension through til the end of 2024/25. Mitchell then followed this up with his first goal and assist for the Eagles, as helped the side to a 3-2 victory over Aston Villa in May 2021.

His performances throughout 21/22 saw him earn a senior England call-up for the first time in March 2022, making his debut in a 2-1 win over Switzerland.

Mitchell was nearly ever-present in 2022/23, featuring for Palace in 38 out of a possible 41 games in all competitions. He made his 100th appearance in red and blue against Tottenham Hotspur towards the end of the campaign and was also awarded the PFA Community Champion Award for his support for the Palace for Life Foundation.

He was again so close to being ever-present in 2023/24, this time only missing a single game through injury. Nevertheless, he continued to make the left-back position his own, and even stepping further forward as a left wing-back under new manager Oliver Glasner. Mitchell concldued the campaign with his best attacking returns, with two goals and three assists.

In 2024/25, Mitchell was one of the first names on the teamsheet - featuring in 37 out of a possible 38 league games. He kept 11 clean sheets in the league, assisting five times. 

He also kept four clean sheets in the games he featured in as Palace lifted the FA Cup.

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In a season where so many of you have travelled well over 12,000 miles (and counting) to follow Palace across the continent and given unwavering support, both home and away in the Premier League, a decision has been taken to freeze Season Ticket prices for the 2026/27 season.

Your backing has made a huge difference throughout the busiest campaign in Palace’s recent history with a guaranteed 59 games to be played – and hopefully a 60th in Leipzig!

With this in mind, along with the club’s commitment to keeping prices competitive for fans, you’ll be able to renew your Season Ticket for the same price as last season. We believe these prices remain one of the best value offerings in the Premier League.

Current Season Ticket Holders will be able to renew from **17:30 BST on Monday, 27th April.**

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#### **2026/27 SEASON TICKETS**

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Season Ticket+ is again available to purchase, offering supporters the chance to make the most of their tickets with a range of exclusive benefits. These include priority access to buy additional match tickets, unrestricted ticket sharing and a year’s subscription to Palace TV+, all for an additional £50.

Season Ticket+ Holders will also receive an exclusive limited edition welcome gift. Explore all benefits [here.](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/season-ticket-plus/)

**To purchase Season Ticket+, please select Season Ticket+’ in the ‘Age Band’ dropdown during your purchase journey.**

And if you’re not yet a Season Ticket Holder, you can **join the Season Ticket Waiting List** now, giving you the best possible chance of securing a ticket after the renewal phase has ended. 

Season Ticket Holders will have the option of two methods for renewal. Those ready to pay in full can do so for an early access price.

This phase will be open from **17:30 BST on Monday, 27th April.**

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As in previous years, renewing your Season Ticket online is the easiest and quickest way to buy, with renewals available online only from 17:30 BST on Monday, 27th April.

Those looking to renew **over the phone or in person** will have a ‘dedicated day’ depending on what stand they sit in, following the below schedule:

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- **[Read Glasner’s pre-match team news update.](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/first-team/glasner-team-news-update-ahead-of-liverpool/)**
- **[How to watch & follow Saturday's match.](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/information/tv-information-how-to-follow-liverpool-v-crystal-palace/)**

In 2025/26 so far, the Eagles have defeated Arne Slot's Reds on penalties in the FA Community Shield at Wembley; in the Premier League at Selhurst Park; and in the Carabao Cup at Anfield.

But with six months since the two teams last met, and both sides hoping to bolster their prospects of qualifying for European competitions through the league table, the Palace Manager warned that he expects Liverpool to be just as determined to claim three points.

Glasner was also quizzed on his record of four wins in six meetings with Liverpool; Palace's strong recent form in domestic and continental competition; and how he will set up his side at Anfield in search of victory...

Pre-match Press Conference | Liverpool (A)

Now we have the opportunity to win four times against Liverpool in one season. I think that's something unique

#### On facing Liverpool for a fourth time this season…

I think when you talk before a season and say: ‘OK, we win once against Liverpool’, you would say ‘yeah, it's good’. And if you say we’d win twice against Liverpool, you would say, ‘well, it would be very good’. And you say we win three times against Liverpool, it's amazing.

And now we have the opportunity to win four times against Liverpool in one season. I think that's something unique. First of all, you don't play a team like Liverpool four times a year very often.

And on the other side, then having already three wins, that's massive for us, and that's why we're really highly motivated, because maybe this will never happen again, and it's a massive chance.

That’s why we are really looking forward to this game at Anfield.

#### On playing at Anfield…

Anfield is such an amazing stadium, the atmosphere is great. And, of course, it's playing still the reigning Premier League champion.

It's always a big challenge and we always want to have the challenges against the best teams in the world. They went up to the quarter-finals in the Champions League so that's why it's a big challenge.

But this is exactly what we want and this is exactly what helps us to improve. Then we get, let's say, the mirror of what things we're doing really well and things we have to improve or we don't do well. 

All these games help us to develop and progress as a team, and that's why we're really always enjoying these kind of games.

#### On strong recent form both domestically and in Europe…

I’m very proud because I think it's from the beginning of the season that we are playing at least two competitions at the same time. The Conference League started end of August  and there were some moments where we were struggling with this tight schedule, with some injuries. 

But I mentioned it very, very often that as soon as we would have the players back and also the additions in January, then we would have more time to train and then we will get this sorted again, and we will see a team with a high spirit and playing to win every single game – and that's what we are seeing now. 

That doesn't mean that we do it all the time. We drew against West Ham, but I think we always see a Crystal Palace team that plays to win the game, that has a structure of playing, a style of playing. We’re always expressing ourselves and always playing our style and always improving.

#### On Liam Rosenior’s departure from Chelsea…

When I did my coaching programme, we went to Nyom to the UEFA headquarters and the first speaker was on screen. First it was ‘welcome to the land of no sleep!’ – and then there was the average time you spend at a club is 1.2 years, and 56% of managers don't find a second job after the first one. ‘You can still leave and think about it if you want to become a manager.’

That's just the reality where we are in. If you don't like it, you have to look for a different job. It's very volatile, we know it, yes. Do I think that's the best? I don't think so.

You always need a little bit of time to implement your ideas, to create, and I think it is the most important thing to create a winning environment, an environment where everybody is aligned and goes in the same direction. 

I think you see it in the Premier League, how many managers are still in charge who started this season, and it's just the reality.

#### On being unbeaten in the Premier League since 1st March at Manchester United…

I didn't know this, but I will tell the players today! Thank you. We have a meeting later!

Our last defeat at home was Burnley. We conceded three goals in 10 minutes. I think since then we're quite consistent in our defence again. It's our foundation and from this we know that we're able to create chances and score goals.

This is what gives us confidence. We know it's not so easy to play against us. We're always able to create our chances and score goals. 

In the way we are playing, we don't change it massively. We always make some adjustments. We will, of course, have to do the same against Liverpool. We have to make slight adjustments compared to when we play West Ham, especially with their attack. 

We expect Gakpo, Salah, Wirtz, Isak, and then from midfield, Szoboszlai. Robertson or Kerkez, and Frimpong play as very attacking full-backs. It's maybe a little bit different.

It means we have to control maybe different areas than we had in other games. But on the other side, this gives us opportunities and space and chances maybe we didn't get against West Ham.

These are always slight adjustments. But the way we are playing, the style we are playing, will stay the same until the end of the season.

#### On Liverpool's and Palace's motivations…

When you look at the Premier League table, there are maybe just two teams who can't change their situation in the Premier League, Wolves and Burnley, because both are relegated right now. 

All other teams are playing for something, so either against relegation or for European spots, for Champions League or for the title race, so I think also this is maybe a little bit unique at this station. There is no team that isn't playing for anything. 

Liverpool, they want to qualify for the Champions League, and this will be their motivation. Of course, if you want to play Champions League football and you have a home game against Crystal Palace, you will say ‘we need these three points to achieve our goal’. 

But we have an extra motivation, so everybody should look forward to this game.

I think this is the foundation of achieving big things

#### On whether Palace could qualify for Europe through the league table, regardless of their Conference League result…

It’s always better having two routes than none. And on the other side, you can't praise the players enough for their mentality, for their character, for their work ethic, for their attitude, for the spirit we have here and for always sticking together and really working very, very hard. 

I think we really created here altogether a great environment where everybody likes to come. There are already players here, having breakfast three, four hours before training, and it's not that they have to be here right now. It shows that the players are feeling well here. 

This is one requirement for being successful: that you enjoy what you're doing, you enjoy the environment you are working in, and then you also have this intrinsic motivation to get better, because if you always need somebody to push and kick you and kick you, I think you will never get the best out of yourself. 

But if you feel well, you like to be here, you like to work, you like to improve, but also enjoying and having fun together, I think this is the foundation of achieving big things. 

I think this was the foundation of why we already have won two titles and are playing a great season, why we can deal with difficult situations through a season. If you've already played more than 50 games, there's still, let's say, 10 or 15 where you're struggling. It's normal. 

But when you have this environment, you have these kind of characters in your team, then you overcome it and you will get the turnaround and be back on track, and I think that's what we have proven.

#### On going for a win at Anfield…

If we don't go to Liverpool and have the ambition to win there, I would say, ‘hey, we could stay in London and enjoy the nice weather, having a coffee and maybe an after-work beer’, because it makes no sense going to Liverpool, spending two days there, and saying ‘if we lose, it's fine’. 

It can happen, of course. You can lose every single game in sports. But the approach and the ambition has to be we go there to win. Even if we had lost the last three games, we would go there to win. But it's always a better feeling if you have done something before, because it shows you that you can.

If somebody asks you to do something you have never done in your life, then you have maybe a little bit of a concern and think, can I do it or not? You have doubts. But we have shown and proven that we can. This gives us confidence, but it's also important for us that we stay humble, that we don't take it for granted.

It's a lot of work. There will be a lot of work. We need to play at our top, top level. We have to be very clinical, because this is what we can't forget: we always were very, very efficient when we played them. 

I think we will get three or four chances against them, and if we take them, we have a chance to win. But we have to control their attack. I mentioned all these quality players. It's not so easy, the pace, the individual quality, the style they are playing, the one-on-one players they have...

It's not so easy, so we have to really perform on our top, top level, and then it's possible.

### Match Details

**Liverpool v Crystal Palace**

- Saturday, 25th April
- 15:00 BST
- Premier League
- Anfield
- [Live audio commentary on Palace TV+](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/supporters/palace-tv-plus/).

Oliver Glasner says Crystal Palace will have even greater motivation when his players travel to Anfield to take on reigning Premier League champions Liverpool – for a fourth time this season – on Saturday (25th April, 15:00 BST).

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