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Met with Dominic and Nathan Wealleans – the brothers from the FA Cup final tifo – at Anfield on Sunday, four years after first interviewing them. This is the story of how Palace's success and that Tifo paved the way for a reconciliation between the pair #CPFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/638...

This is very sad news. The South London Press was a great place for me to learn so much and gave me a great platform Without it I wouldn't be where I am today Grateful to sport editor Rich Cawley who has been a brilliant mentor The SLP has launched & helped so many careers so this is a real shame

Oliver Glasner furious about some of his players' performances against Liverpool this afternoon Refuses to divulge why he substituted Romaine Esse 20 minutes after bringing him on off the bench, saying "he knows why" But some positives still for the #CPFC manager www.nytimes.com/athletic/638...

Two things are true: 1. This is an important moment for a lot of people working hard to give us a more joined up railway system. 2. An org previously classified as public by the ONS became public according to Companies House, which will change very little. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Time to retire the Elvis song

The presence of mind for Watson to place that shot rather than do anything else is fantastic

Watched (a chunk of) the FA Cup final back this evening with my dad. First time I've seen anything other than the goal or penalty save since. Genuinely don't think, other than when Man City were given the penalty, there was any doubt in my mind that Palace would win

Oliver Glasner has reiterated that he is "100 per cent committed" to Palace and is planning for next season But says he is not thinking about a new contract currently and there are other things on his mind #CPFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/637...

👏 “After one year of the zone, nitrogen dioxide from traffic was lower, GP visits for respiratory illnesses were down by 25% and those for heart problems decreased by 24%”

Palace have qualified for the Europa League but if PSG win the French Cup Lyon will qualify Deadline has passed to make official representations to UEFA over the multi-club issue that could prevent both teams playing in Europe Uncertainty if #CPFC will be allowed www.nytimes.com/athletic/636...

Absolutely disgusting

From Opta: Tonight was Oliver Glasner’s 50th Premier League game in charge of Crystal Palace (W20 D16 L14), collecting more points (76) than any other manager in their first 50 top-flight league games in charge of the club. #CPFC

Extra security in place to prevent a pitch invasion, which, let's be honest, was never really likely #CPFC

Full-time: Palace 4-2 Wolves Palace have 52 points and have eclipsed their previous highest-ever Premier League points total Who would have thought that would be possible, and FA Cup winners, after eight games of this season? #CPFC

At the second time of asking, Oliver Glasner gives the Palace fans what they want. "Oli give us a wave, Oli Oli give us a wave," they sing. And he obliges with a massive grin. I *think* he checked with his staff that they were asking him to wave #CPFC

GOAL. Eberechi Eze makes it 4-2 #CPFC

There won't be a hat-trick for Eddie Nketiah tonight. He's replaced by Jean-Philippe Mateta. Romain Esse is subbed off for Eberechi Eze. He faded after early promise but did well overall #CPFC

Great save by Dean Henderson from a thumping volley from Goncalo Guedes #CPFC

A hugely emotional moment as Joel Ward is substituted to a standing ovation, a song of "one Joel Ward" and "When Joel went up to lift the FA Cup, we were there". Embraces from every single one of his team-mates on and off the pitch and a particularly warm one with Oliver Glasner #CPFC

Matheus Franca replaces Ismaila Sarr and now it's his song being sung with gusto. Incredibly catchy btw #CPFC

Goal. Wolves pull one back. 3-2 - Jorgen Strand Larsen with a header from a corner Palace fans sing Waka Waka louder than even before #CPFC

GOAL! Ben Chilwell's free-kick takes a massive deflection past Dan Bentley. Palace 3-1 Wolves Palace are on their way to a highest-ever Premier League points total #CPFC

For a moment there it looked like Nketiah had a hat-trick, Hughes ball over the top, Nketiah controls, swivels but shoots wide. Looked offside anyway though #CPFC

Couldn't make out the exact words, so I'm sure someone will tell me if I'm wrong, but Palace fans singing "when Joel (or Ward) went up to the lift the FA Cup, we were there" #CPFC

We haven't seen much of Romain Esse since he joined but in the moments he's had, I've liked what I've seen. Obviously need consistency to do it over a whole game etc, and not advocating for him to start regularly yet, but he's confident and direct, with good close control. #CPFC

GOOOOOOAAAAL NKETIAAAAHH 2-1 Palace!

GOOOOOOAAAAAAAL Nketiah! Romain Esse incredible in the build up, a wonderful run to claim the assist #CPFC 1-1.

Goal. Wolves score with Agbadou's header. Eddie Nketiah nearly clears off the line but it's gone over. Looked like a foul on Chris Richards in the run up to the goal but doesn't seem to be considered #CPFC