Crystal Palace: What next after ‘flat’ end to historic year?

After arguably the greatest year in the club’s history, Crystal Palace will begin 2026 out of form and surrounded by an air of uncertainty.

Manager Oliver Glasner has delivered historic FA Cup and Community Shield triumphs, the club’s first major European campaign, and a record Premier League points tally, all since his appointment in February 2024.

But his side ended 2025 with a third consecutive Premier League defeat after losing 1-0 to Tottenham at Selhurst Park, equalling their longest losing run in the league under Glasner.

Glasner and his players have been reluctant to blame their dip in form on an exhausting schedule, despite playing eight games in December as they attempt to balance domestic and continental ambitions.

But, after openly criticising the club’s lack of activity in the summer, at full-time Glasner was not shy about expressing his desire for the club to add reinforcements in January.

There will be an extra incentive for the board to do so as Glasner weighs up whether to remain at the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.

“We need the support,” said Glasner, whose side are winless in five games across all competitions.

“We know we are missing a few players who are always involved in our goals – Daniel Munoz, Ismaila Sarr, Daichi Kamada,” he told BBC Sport.

Looking back at 2025, he added: “I think it was by far the best season in Crystal Palace‘s history.

“It feels like we are not far away from being constantly in these areas. We are missing little things that are important to stay where we are.”