Frank emerges as candidate - who else is in Spurs frame?published at 18:53 6 June
18:53 6 June
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Brentford boss Thomas Frank has emerged as Tottenham's leading candidate to replace Ange Postecoglou as manager.
Multiple sources have told BBC Sport that Spurs are strongly interested in Frank and that initial work has been already been undertaken to enquire about his availability.
Frank has a good relationship with Spurs technical director and fellow Dane Johan Lange, which could be a deciding factor when club chairman Daniel Levy comes to decide who he appoints.
But the likes of Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola, Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner and Fulham's Marco Silva are among others understood to be in the frame.
And Tottenham have even given consideration to reappointing former manager Mauricio Pochettino, who is currently in charge of the United States.
Mateta a 'great player' and a 'unique' threat published at 18:19 6 June
18:19 6 June
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Former West Ham, Wolves and Crystal Palace coach Edu Rubio on Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta:
"I didn't work with him; I missed him. I left Palace before he arrived. He is a great player and a very well-liked character, from what my friends there say.
"His uniqueness is that he can be used as a target man to bring the ball down after a long ball, and also a player who can combine and link up play in the opposition's half.
"Mateta has helped Palace tremendously in counters by always finding the ball, bringing it down and finding the right set or forward to keep the momentum of the attack.
"He can score from long range, from inside the box and in set-pieces, so he is a good attacking weapon to have, especially for a team playing with only one striker on the pitch.
"He can sometimes lose concentration in the high press, despite his application.
"As he will do next season, he can definitely play in a team playing in Europe, and he can do that consistently in the next few years."
Palace hold talks with Mateta over new deal - have your saypublished at 16:10 6 June
16:10 6 June
Sami Mokbel Senior football correspondent
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Crystal Palace are in talks with striker Jean-Philippe Mateta over g a new contract.
A full agreement is still to be reached but it is understood a deal is now close.
The 27-year-old was a standout performer in Oliver Glasner's side last season, scoring 17 goals in all competitions as Palace won the FA Cup - their first major trophy.
The Frenchman, who ed from Mainz initially on loan in 2021, has been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park, with Aston Villa,Manchester United and Marseille among the clubs credited with an interest.
His current deal runs out in 2027 after the Eagles triggered a 12-month extension on his contract.
However, Palace are reluctant to allow Mateta to enter the final year of his deal and want to secure his long-term future.
BBC Sport reported earlier that Glasner's side could have to wait until the end of the month to find out if they are able to play in the 2025-26 Europa League, which may play a factor in Mateta's decision.
Uefa rules forbid individuals from having control of more than one club in the same competition to avoid conflicts of interest.
Eagle Football - the multi-club group owned by John Textor which includes a minority shareholding in Palace - owns a majority stake in Ligue 1 side Lyon, who have also qualified for next season's competition.
Happy with Palace's pro-active approach? Given the uncertainty around Palace's participation in Europe next season, are you worried Mateta may still depart this summer?
Injured Wharton misses out - but Delap, Bellingham and McAtee in U21 squadpublished at 09:46 6 June
09:46 6 June
Alex Howell BBC Sport football news reporter
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Lee Carsley has named his squad for the U21 European Championship in Slovakia as the Young Lions look to retain their title.
It has been a challenging squad for Carsley to select and he will be without Liam Delap, who was set to be his main striker before his £30m move to Chelsea. The Blues are now taking him to the Club World Cup.
Carlsey also lost Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton to injury but there is a lot of quality in the midfield area with Tottenham's Archie Gray, Elliot Anderson of Nottingham Forest and Sunderland's Jobe Bellingham all named.
Bellingham's participation had been questioned as he is the subject of interest from Borussia Dortmund, who - like Chelsea - will also participate in the Club World Cup.
Manchester City's James McAtee was a late addition to the squad following the pullouts of Wharton, Dennis Cirkin and Dane Scarlett all with medical issues.
McAtee could have been part of the Manchester City squad at the Club World Cup too, but he is set to play an important role on Carsley's squad for the tournament.
There is no recognised left-back in the squad but Tino Livramento and Samuel Iling-Junior have both played there for Newcastle and Middlesbrough respectvely this season.
Carlsey did not play with a natural left-back for the majority of the tournament in 2023 and that did not stop them lifting the trophy.
What if... the season came down to how well you the ball?published at 08:04 6 June
08:04 6 June
Nicola Pearson BBC Sport journalist
As the dust settles on the 2024-25 Premier League season, we have been taking a look at some of the alternative ways the the table could have finished...
ing in football has become an obsession.
The tiki-taka style of Barcelona has now become the basis of managerial philosophies across the leagues and lands of Europe and beyond.
The problem is, few teams have the ability to execute it at the level required to make it effective.
Pep Guardiola took it to another level when he was in charge of the La Liga giants and it has served his Manchester City side well since he took charge in 2016 having won 18 trophies in the following nine years.
And, if the Premier League season had come down to how well teams the ball, unsurprisingly the eight-time champions would have been celebrating a ninth title.
With nearly 90% accuracy, they rarely put a foot - or - wrong.
And yet, in reality, it did not translate to success on the pitch this year.
Whether it was teams finally finding the chinks in the ing-machine armour or the side's misplaced es proving more costly than in previous seasons without key players, City could not take advantage of their dominance with the ball.
And for one of the most acute examples of ability with the ball not translating to on-the-pitch success, we only have to look at Southampton.
The Saints at one point looked set to break Derby County's record for the least amount of points in a Premier League campaign, and yet they were less than 1% behind actual league champions Liverpool when it came to ing accuracy.
While fans could have some appreciation for watching nice football, they might have appreciated some scrappy displays that resulted in hard-fought results and possible safety more.
In contrast, Crystal Palace had the least accurate ing of any team in the league.
And yet, Oliver Glasner's side ultimately finished 12th - just three points off a top-half finish - and won the FA Cup final against the club with the best ing ability of them all.
They are not the only team to have had successful seasons in their own right while being in the bottom six for ing accuracy.
Nottingham Forest were 19th in this table metric, but in reality were fighting for Champions League places.
Bournemouth and Brentford also battled for possible European spots into the final weeks of the season, and even Everton finished the campaign comfortably away from relegation that at one point they looked set to be in a battle to escape.
So what does this tell us? When it comes to winning football matches, ing the ball well is not the be-all and end-all.
Gossip: Eagles owner at risk of breaking Uefa rulespublished at 06:55 4 June
06:55 4 June
Crystal Palace part-owner John Textor, who also owns French side Lyon, is trying to sell his majority share in the Premier League team, as the Eagles try to avoid being disqualified from the Europa League next season for breaking Uefa's multi-club ownership rules. (Mail), external
'Retaining the team's identity' is crucial for European-bound Palacepublished at 12:11 3 June
12:11 3 June
Alex Pewter Fan writer
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With Crystal Palace fans still basking in the glow of FA Cup glory, the question of what comes next looms for the south London club.
On the pitch, Oliver Glasner has delivered cohesive performances juxtaposed with lingering uncertainty at boardroom level.
That primarily stems from the 'will he, won't he' saga of John Textor and Eagle Football Holdings in his contrasting efforts to either sell his estimated 43% stake in the club or to purchase a working majority from the other shareholders.
Fan sentiment certainly leans towards the former happening and cutting ties with this multi-club model, especially with the possible Uefa implications of having two 'Textor' or Eagle-owned clubs playing in the Europa League next season.
With a summer that demands unified investment and planning - be that in new players or funding the development of the stadium - having contrasting visions and priorities from the directors would be something ideally solved in a quick fashion.
The club does have books to balance, despite the anticipated added income from Europe. While we can expect some sales will have to be made, Palace are in the strongest position to negotiate with their current stars.
Securing the future of a player such as Jean-Philippe Mateta and paying him at his market rate would be a luxury only extended to a club with European football to offer - and should be something the Eagles are targeting before pre-season.
The backbone of the team's success has been attributed to the spirit within the camp. While all sides may lose players along the way, retaining the team's identity as they head into a historic season is key.
What if... the season was all about the first 45 minutes?published at 09:21 3 June
09:21 3 June
Nicola Pearson BBC Sport journalist
As the dust settles on the 2024-25 Premier League season, we have been taking a look at some of the alternative ways the the table could have finished...
Football games are 90 minutes long. They have been for more than 150 years.
So, what if they weren't? What if only the first 45 minutes mattered?
Some teams like to lead from the front, come out the blocks flying and try and get the job done before half-time.
If that had been the case this season and it all came down to that first half showing, then it would not have been Liverpool lifting the trophy, but in fact Arsenal winning their first league title in over 20 years.
With 20 wins, 13 draws and five defeats, the Gunners were the kings of the first half.
Four points behind them were Manchester City - a team that has for so long been able to control games from start to finish, but during their difficult spell with injuries and results, this was something they seemed to lack.
If the league really came down to this metric, Brentford fans would be planning for a Champions League adventure. While the Bees were fast starters this campaign, being able to back that up across the 90 minutes was their Achilles heel (ranking 14th in the second half).
And what about this year's Premier League champions? Arsenal may have had the number when it came to first halves, but Liverpool well and truly led the way in the second...
What if the season was all about the second 45 minutes?
While some prefer to get their nose in front, others prefer a half-time reset or back themselves to get the job done later in the game.
One of those teams was Arne Slot's Reds.
They won 24 of their 38 second-halves, drew nine and lost just five. If it was this 45 minutes alone that counted, they would have had 81 points and - just like in the actual season - been runaway winners.
Another club that enjoyed success after half time was Chelsea.
Ranking seventh in the first-half table, the Blues were often in a position where they needed to turn things around or dig out a result in the second 45 and, despite the young age of the team, managed 17 wins in second halves.
A side deserving an honourable mention here is Crystal Palace.
They may have finished 12th in the 2024-25 league table after a underwhelming start, but when it came to getting a result in the second half, with 16 wins,12 draws and 10 defeats, they were up there alongside some of the best in the league.
*Table data from Football365
Gossip: European giants keen on Matetapublished at 08:01 3 June
08:01 3 June
Crystal Palace's French forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, 27, is on Manchester United's striker shortlist, but they may face competition from Juventus and AC Milan. (Teamtalk), external
Can Crystal Palace keep their squad together? Transfer window Q&Apublished at 14:04 2 June
14:04 2 June
Alex Howell BBC Sport football news reporter
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BBC Sport football news reporter Alex Howell has been answering your questions on the summer transfer window.
Alex asked: With clubs circling, release clauses, and contracts running down, what are the chances of Crystal Palace keeping the squad together for our first European adventure?
Alex answered: The ideal for everyone at Palace and particularly ers is that they keep hold of all of the key components of their team.
However, as Palace ers know, that is not how football works.
According to sources, Eberechi Eze's release clause kicks back in this summer and Marc Guehi enters his final year.
Those scenarios take a level of control away from Palace but having European football definitely helps when looking to persuade a player to stay.
gs and sales- your transfer window prioritiespublished at 09:58 31 May
09:58 31 May
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We asked for you to tell us what Crystal Palace need to do in the summer transfer window.
Here are some of your comments:
Gary: I would sell Guehi but only to raise funds to bring players with European experience. We need cover for Mitchell and Munoz - they can't play every game (they played 40-plus last season). Also, a third striker and another attacking midfielder. Important to keep this squad together.
Rufus: If Eze and Guehi are to leave, we need to get them out early so we can find proper replacements. If the rumours are true that Eze is being offered a new contract then that would be fantastic, but we have to make a decision with Guehi. Do we want to sell him now or lose him on a free later to help with our European quest? If he does leave, 2two CBs are needed (Odilon Kossounou and Trevoh Chalobah would be my personal favourite picks) while LWB cover is desperately needed (either El Hadji Malick Diouf from Slavia Prague or potentially Ben Chilwell on a permanent for that one).
Alan: Unfortunately, Eze and Guehi will probably go. Guehi is maybe easier to replace - could Chalobah return permanently this time? He doesn't appear to be first choice at Chelsea and already knows our system. On that point, perhaps Chilwell will sign another loan, as we probably can't afford his full salary. An Eze replacement is more tricky, maybe it's to early for Esse or Franc to step up. But if Eze and Guehi go, we will have £100m to spend.
Jon: We need to keep as many of our star players as we can. With such a great season and our first major trophy under our belt, it would feel like a massive backwards step if we lost some of the spine of our team. It's a chance for us to build something special, so we need the players to buy into the vision. The best way to do that might be to make a marquee g of our own, early in the window for once, to signal our intent.
Paul: We need to nail down what we have first. Adam Wharton needs an improved contract but with a £100m-plus release clause. We need to get Mateta to sign new and, most importantly, persuade Marc Guehi to lead us into Europe. Then we need to offload Edouard and Rak-Sakhi. Number one target for me? Jobe Bellingham.
Thank you for your published at 09:14 31 May
09:14 31 May
Thank you for the you submitted on the Premier League club pages.
Our aim is to contain all of the BBC's in-depth coverage of that team in one place, so it helpful to hear from you - you are who the pages are for after all.
We are going through all your responses and will take suggestions on board for next season.
Three Palace players in Williams' underrated XI of the seasonpublished at 16:07 30 May
16:07 30 May
As the dust settles on this Premier League campaign, we asked former England international Fara Williams for her underrated XI for the season.
She selected three players who have represented Crystal Palace this year.
Dean Henderson
I've gone for Dean Henderson as the goalkeeper in my underrated XI because he capped a quietly reliable season with a standout performance in Crystal Palace's historic FA Cup win.
During several loads from boyhood club Manchester United, it has taken time for Henderson to find a home. He impressed at Sheffield United but struggled slightly at Nottingham Forest as he moved out of the shadow of Old Trafford.
He was not a guaranteed started for Palace after making the permanent move in 2023 but this season has truly stepped up and been a solid presence behind a defence that has grown in stature and confidence as the season went on.
Daniel Munoz
I have been extremely impressed by Munoz this season. His energy and fitness levels to get up and down that right hand side is extraordinary.
He not only has the intelligence to get himself into space in attacking positions and the quality to deliver dangerous crosses and shots at goal, but the engine to recover and get back to not leave his fellow defenders exposed.
A very powerful runner and impressive performer.
Trevoh Chalobah
A player who could only help Palace in the first half of the season before he was recalled to Chelsea, but a consistent performer all season who dealt irably with difficult scenarios and an uncertain future to earn a call-up for Thomas Tuchel's post-season England squad.
He could have shut off when deemed surplus to requirements at Chelsea, or when they recalled him mid-season, but he worked hard, delivered seven or eight out of 10 performances every week, and deserves his chance at international level.
He is maybe not your modern day centre-back who steps into the play but he defends solidly and wins his duels.
Fara Williams was speaking to BBC Sport's Nat Hayward
What needs to happen in the transfer window?published at 12:50 30 May
12:50 30 May
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The transfer window opens on Sunday - albeit for 10 days initially, mainly so sides competing in the Club World Cup can get early business done - before reopening for the rest of the summer on 16 June.
Are there certain players you are desperate for Crystal Palace to sign, or an area of the squad that needs improving? Or maybe holding on to a key player is your biggest priority. And what about sales - who needs to go?
So over to you... what names need bringing in and shipping out?
Who sprinted most in the Premier League season?published at 10:01 29 May
10:01 29 May
Chris Collinson BBC Sport statistician
Crystal Palace wing-back Daniel Munoz ranked second in distance covered (242 miles) last season and he also made the most sprints in the Premier League with 907.
Bryan Mbeumo and Milos Kerkez also rank highly, just behind Fulham's American speedster Antonee Robinson.
Newcastle's Anthony Gordon completes the top five.
While Gordon ranked fifth for sprints overall across the season, he sprinted more often than any other player, averaging 29 sprints per 90 minutes.
What's in a name? Well if the name's Anthony (or Antonee) then it is sprinting, with Gordon, Elanga and Robinson all in the top five.
Munoz is here again, coming in at fourth, behind Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson.
When will the 2025-26 Premier League fixtures be released? published at 08:21 29 May
08:21 29 May
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The BBC's Ask Me Anything team have done all of the research ahead of the announcement detailing next season's Premier League matches.
The fixtures for the 2025-26 season will be released at 09:00 BST on Wednesday,18 June 2025 and the release will include the weekly schedule of all 380 matches.
The season will begin with a single fixture played on Friday, 15 August 2025 and conclude on Sunday, 24 May 2026, when all matches will be played at 16:00 BST. There will be 33 weekend rounds of fixtures, plus five midweek rounds.
The exact date and time at which individual matches are played during each weekend will be determined at regular intervals throughout the season, based on TV selections made by broadcasters.
'The year when things changed for Crystal Palace'published at 15:53 28 May
15:53 28 May
Alex Howell BBC Sport football news reporter
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A first major trophy lifted with victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley. This will be the season that ers can point to as when things changed for Crystal Palace.
The start of the campaign was tough and it took Palace until October to win their first Premier League match, but hardly anyone will think about that when looking back on this campaign.
Palace did the double over their rivals Brighton, beat Millwall in the FA Cup on the way to lifting the trophy and are now set for their first season in Europe.
Oliver Glasner has continued to build his reputation as an exciting manager in the league and his 3-4-2-1 system has become synonymous with how the Eagles play.
Jean-Philippe Mateta, Ismailia Sarr and Eberechi Eze will go down as one of the Eagles' most exciting forward lines in recent memory.
And Eze has cemented himself in Crystal Palace history as the scorer of the goal that brought them their first piece of major silverware.
Your Crystal Palace player of the seasonpublished at 13:11 28 May
13:11 28 May
We asked you to select your Crystal Palace player of the season from the four candidates chosen by our fan contributor.
And with the poll now closed, we can reveal the winner is...Daniel Munoz!
Crystal Palace's marathon man, tirelessly covering the length of the right flank from wing-back. No player makes this formation function more than Munoz.
A two-way player, he is not only the leading tackler but the fourth highest scorer in all competitions, with an FA Cup final assist.
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