Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner believes a 3rd straight win is a “nice assertion” for his aspect, who beat Ipswich City 1-0 within the Premier League on Saturday.
Palace struggled to create too many probabilities in opposition to a resolute Ipswich defence however finally discovered the breakthrough through Ismaila Sarr’s clipped end within the 82nd minute.
Palace have now gained the second-most factors within the league because the starting of 2025 (19, Liverpool have 25), and Glasner was delighted his aspect might discover a winner forward of a three-week spell with out a recreation earlier than their FA Cup quarter-final in opposition to Fulham.
“It was an incredible purpose from Ismaila Sarr and we took the win,” he stated to Premier League Productions.
“We’re actually proud as a result of it’s a 3rd win in a row within the Premier League. It’s a tricky factor for any workforce to do and these guys did it. It’s a fantastic assertion.
“We now have three weeks with out a recreation and it’s important for us to make use of this time in one of the simplest ways to verify we’re prepared for the crunch time.”
The Eagles have been in a position to win regardless of the absence of Jean-Philippe Mateta, who sustained a critical head harm final weekend in opposition to Millwall, however Glasner emphasised the significance of the workforce, not people, find outcomes.
He stated: “I don’t assume Mateta ever gained a recreation alone. He has all the time wanted his team-mates.
“That was the identical right now. He will get the credit score for scoring the targets however all of the others assist as nicely.
“They work onerous, create probabilities and he finishes. Holding a clear sheet can be essential. It’s all the time a workforce effort.”
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Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna, in the meantime, praised his aspect for a battling efficiency regardless of their relegation fears being deepened by the consequence.
He instructed Premier League Productions: “It was a very hard-fought recreation.
“The margins are actually high quality and the extent of the division is admittedly excessive. We have been actually near taking the factors right now however it’s irritating for the membership that we haven’t.
“We got here right here with a depleted squad and competed actually, rather well. We will nonetheless enhance and I feel we’re enhancing.”
McKenna recognises the significance of taking some positives into subsequent weekend’s very important match at house to Nottingham Forest, including: “The one factor that may make us really feel higher is getting some factors from Nottingham Forest.
“The group is aware of we’re getting nearer to profitable factors. We all know that one consequence will change the texture of issues.”