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Oliver Glasner: ‘Crystal Palace were bullied at Leeds’
The Eagles leaked four goals from set plays at Elland Road, as Leeds scored twice from long throws, alongside a direct free-kick and a recycled corner to inflict an embarrasing defeat upon the FA Cup holders.
Palace have conceded 19 times across 17 Premier League matches this term, with 11 of those coming from set-pieces.
Glasner was downcast following defeat and noted that frail defence of dead ball situations has become an unwanted habit.
We were bullied from set plays,” said Glasner. “Every single set play was dangerous. I can’t remember one big chance from open play.
“We could have conceded two or three more from set play goals. Conceding four (of them) is embarrassing.
“It’s the fourth game in the last few weeks we’ve lost because of set plays. We conceded two against Manchester United, (one) at Strasbourg and at Arsenal.
“It looks like we’re not sharp enough. We have to show a different set-up or mindset. If you defend set plays like today you have no chance to get a point in the PL.
That’s why in the end we lost and conceded all the goals. In our attack we struggled winning duels, losing so many balls.
“Not creating enough situations and if the opposition plays man to man you have to win your duel. Uche did it at the end and we got a penalty.
“Sometimes you can reduce to the basics and in those we were by far not good enough today.”
Oliver Glasner, Crystal Palace’s manager, wasn’t pleased with his team’s performance in their 4-1 loss to Leeds United, saying they were “bullied” at Elland Road, especially from set pieces. The Eagles conceded four goals from set plays, which Glasner described as “embarrassing” ¹ ² ³.
Glasner pointed out that Palace struggled with physicality, losing most duels and only winning one, which led to a penalty. He emphasized the need for improvement, especially with Arsenal, a team better at set pieces, coming up in the EFL Cup quarter-finals ² ³.
Leeds’ Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored twice, and Anton Stach added another goal from a free-kick. Glasner acknowledged Leeds’ strong performance, saying they deserved the win
Oliver Glasner, Crystal Palace’s manager, is facing a tough time after his team’s 4-1 loss to Leeds United. He believes Palace was “bullied” at Elland Road, especially from set pieces, where they conceded four goals. Glasner pointed out that his team struggled with physicality, losing most duels and only winning one, which led to a penalty ¹ ² ³.
Here are Crystal Palace’s upcoming fixtures:
– *December 23*: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace (EFL Cup)
– *December 28*: Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur
– *January 1*: Crystal Palace vs Fulham
– *January 4*: Newcastle vs Crystal Palace
– *January 7*: Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
Oliver Glasner has transformed Crystal Palace’s style, switching to a 3-4-2-1 formation that’s brought them four wins and three draws in 10 Premier League matches. This tactical shift has made them harder to play against, with a focus on intense pressing and playing with more width ¹.
Glasner’s approach has also improved their goal-scoring, with Jean-Philippe Mateta becoming one of the Premier League’s most lethal strikers. The team’s defensive stats have also improved, with a reduced passes per defensive action (PPDA) metric indicating they’re congesting time and space more effectively
