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Crystal Palace v Everton: Key stats and talking points
TL;DR
Crystal Palace hosts Everton at Selhurst Park as both teams seek consistency in the Premier League. Palace is dealing with the effects of their first European final, struggling to regain momentum after a recent unbeaten run ended.
Key points
- Crystal Palace hosts Everton at Selhurst Park
- Palace reached their first European final
- Both teams seek consistency in the Premier League
- Palace has struggled after European matches
- Palace lost their last encounter with Everton
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Crystal Palace welcome Everton to Selhurst Park on Sunday (14:00 BST), fresh from making history by reaching their first European final. Both sides are searching for consistency as the Premier League season enters the final straight.
Can Palace overcome their European hangover?
When these teams met in October, Palace were in the middle of a club record 19-match unbeaten run. Jack Grealish's 93rd-minute winner ended it and they have struggled to rediscover that momentum since.
The Eagles have lost 16 of their past 42 matches in all competitions, as balancing domestic fixtures with Conference League commitments has taken its toll. They have won only three of their 14 Premier League matches played immediately after European games.
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Will Everton's away form hold up?
Despite the disappointment of a late defeat by West Ham, Everton's disciplined and organised approach away from home has stood them in good stead this season. They are firmly in the mix for European qualification – adding further edge to their run-in.
David Moyes' side have built one of the stronger away records in the league this season. They stay in games, manage key moments well and carry a threat on the counter-attack.
Q&A
What is Crystal Palace's recent performance after European matches?
Crystal Palace has won only three of their last 14 Premier League matches played immediately after European games.
What historical achievement did Crystal Palace recently accomplish?
Crystal Palace made history by reaching their first European final.
When did Crystal Palace last face Everton and what was the outcome?
Crystal Palace last faced Everton in October, where they ended a club record 19-match unbeaten run with a loss due to a last-minute goal by Jack Grealish.
