sports
January 11, 2026
Humiliating FA Cup loss leaves Crystal Palace and Oliver Glasner at crossroads
After Macclesfield defeat, club must invest wisely to bolster a weak squad and convince their manager to stay
TL;DR
- Crystal Palace, the FA Cup holders, were defeated by part-time team Macclesfield.
- Manager Oliver Glasner expressed shock and had no explanation for the team's performance.
- Captain Marc Guéhi discussed the defeat with disgruntled supporters after the match.
- The loss extends Palace's winless streak to nine games across all competitions.
- Injuries to key players like Daniel Muñoz and Daichi Kamada have weakened the squad.
- Uncertainty surrounding Oliver Glasner's future and his contract negotiations have impacted the club.
- A significant portion of the fee received for Eberechi Eze was not immediately reinvested in the team.
- Plans are underway for a new stadium stand costing over £150 million, funded partly by a loan.
- The defeat mirrors a historical FA Cup upset involving Crystal Palace in 1909.
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