Palace condemn Glasner to defeat on Selhurst Park return

It was a first home Premier League victory for Palace boss Pierre Sage

Yeremy Pino (right) celebrates Crystal Palace’s third goal (John Walton/PA).

Premier League: Crystal Palace 3 Nottm Forest 1

Crystal Palace dealt former boss Oliver Glasner a blow after they bounced back to beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 on the Austrian’s first return to Selhurst Park.

Dan Ndoye opened the scoring in the third minute of what was largely a dominant first half for the visitors, who came to rue their wasted chances when Daichi Kamada drew the sides level with his first Premier League goal in the 41st minute.

Jefferson Lerma nodded Palace into the lead in first-half stoppage time and Yeremy Pino added a cushion just before the hour mark.

It was a first home Premier League victory for boss Pierre Sage, who was appointed following the summer exit of Glasner, the man who led Palace to trophies in the FA Cup, Community Shield and Conference League.

Glasner’s decision to join Forest in the wake of tension between the clubs – sparked by the legal fallout from Palace’s demotion to the Conference League before the 2025-26 season – came as a surprise to many.

The Forest boss, and returning right-back Daniel Munoz, were nevertheless greeted warmly on Sunday, save a “you’re getting sacked in the morning” chant minutes before the final whistle. 

CRYSTAL PALACE: Benítez, Canvot, Richards, Lerma (Ahanor 72), Mitchell, Timber, Wharton (c), Khalaili, Pino (Sarr 83), Kamada (McNeil 90), Strand Larsen (Nketiah 83).

NOTTINGHAM FOREST: Sels, Murillo, Diomande, Aina (Kalimuendo 83), Williams, McAtee, Schlager (Sangaré 66), Muñoz, Ndoye (Hudson-Odoi 72), Gibbs-White (c), Delap (Wood 72).

Referee: Peter Bankes.