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January 17, 2026
Brobbey and Le Fée seal Sunderland comeback to add to Palace’s gloom
When, on Friday, it became clear Crystal Palace were selling Marc Guéhi to Manchester City and Oliver Glasner announced he would be leaving at the end of the season, Sunderland supporters turned a little nervous. They fretted that Palace might react to not merely the loss of their best defender and the impending departure of a much-admired manager, but the ignominy of last Saturday’s FA Cup calamity at non-league Macclesfield by demonstrating they are not so shabby after all.
TL;DR
- Sunderland defeated Crystal Palace 2-1, coming from behind.
- The win extends Crystal Palace's winless run to 10 games in all competitions.
- Sunderland's goals were scored by Enzo Le Fée and Brian Brobbey.
- Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner expressed frustration with the club's board.
- Crystal Palace lost Eberechi Eze to Arsenal in August.
- Sunderland remains unbeaten at home this season.
- Jean-Philippe Mateta had an early chance for Palace but was denied by goalkeeper Robin Roefs.
- Palace took the lead through Yeremy Pino.
- Le Fée equalized for Sunderland, followed by Brobbey's winning goal.
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