Crystal Palace Collapse: Glasner Faces Mounting Pressure After Burnley Heartbreak
Published: February 12, 2026
Selhurst Park, London – The frustration continues to mount for Crystal Palace and manager Oliver Glasner as a promising 2-0 lead evaporated in a stunning seven-minute collapse against Burnley on Wednesday night. The defeat, a 3-2 reversal, leaves the Eagles in 13th place and raises serious questions about their consistency. This is breaking news for Premier League fans and a critical moment for Glasner’s tenure.
From Dominance to Disaster: How Palace Threw It Away
New signing Jörgen Strand Larsen appeared to be the hero early on, scoring twice – in the 17th and 33rd minutes – to put Crystal Palace firmly in control. Yet, a dramatic shift in momentum before halftime saw Burnley respond with three goals, including an own goal from Jefferson Lerma, to snatch the victory. Glasner, who is set to depart the club in the summer, was visibly stunned by the turnaround.
“When you defend so sloppy in this eight minutes, we deserve to lose,” Glasner stated after the match, as reported by cpfc.co.uk. He as well expressed bewilderment, adding, “I can’t explain it. We gave the game away too straightforward. Maybe it was too easy.”
A Worrying Trend: Palace’s Home Form
This defeat extends Crystal Palace’s winless run at Selhurst Park to seven league games (three draws, four defeats). It’s their longest such streak since a relegation-threatened 15-game stretch between August 1997 and April 1998. Only Tottenham have taken a smaller percentage of their points at home this season, highlighting a significant issue for the Eagles.
The team’s inability to maintain intensity and focus, particularly after establishing a lead, is becoming a recurring theme. Glasner pointed to a lack of defensive discipline and a concerning tendency to “jog around” rather than contest crucial duels and second balls. The absence of a leader on the pitch to steady the team during moments of crisis was also identified as a key factor.
Elsewhere in the Premier League: City Close the Gap, Liverpool Advance
The Premier League action on Wednesday also saw Manchester City reduce the gap to league leaders Arsenal to just three points with a dominant 3-0 victory over Fulham, thanks to goals from Antoine Semenyo, Nico O’Reilly and Erling Haaland. Aston Villa continued their strong form with a 1-0 win against Brighton, while Liverpool secured a 1-0 victory at Sunderland, with Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal.
Looking Ahead: What Does This Mean for Crystal Palace?
The defeat to Burnley is a significant setback for Crystal Palace, not only in terms of league position but also in morale. Glasner’s assessment that the team “don’t deserve to win” when playing with such inconsistency is a damning indictment. While the manager’s departure at the end of the season is already confirmed, this result will undoubtedly intensify the pressure to find a long-term solution to the Eagles’ struggles. The team needs to rediscover its defensive solidity and mental fortitude if it hopes to climb the Premier League table and avoid a repeat of past relegation battles. For fans, the hope is that this painful loss serves as a catalyst for change and a renewed commitment to consistent performance.
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