Brentford v Crystal Palace: Key stats and talking points

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Are the Eagles already looking to Leipzig?

Crystal Palace's season looked like it might unravel when Oliver Glasner announced in January he would leave at the end of the campaign.

But the turbulence has eased, the squad has steadied, and Palace now stand on the brink of something far more historic— the chance to lift a European trophy just three days after the Premier League season concludes.

In any other year, sitting 15th would cause concern.

But the Eagles are safe, well clear of relegation — and with European final in Leipzig calling, their priorities have shifted.

Their flat performance in a 3–0 defeat at the Etihad was another sign of a side saving its energy for something far bigger.

Palace still carry threat though, and the numbers prove it.

They've won six of their last nine Premier League London derbies away from home (D2 L1).

After victories at Fulham and Spurs, they're chasing a third straight away win in the capital in a top flight season — something they've never achieved.

Jean Philippe Mateta has driven that charge, scoring 11 goals in London derbies.

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