Crystal Palace fans had cause for encouragement this week with news that Oliver Glasner is planning for the long-term at the club. Angst will remain until he extends his contract beyond next summer but the hope is that this is just the start.

His Palace side continue to punch well above their weight. On Saturday, they face Liverpool on a 17-game unbeaten run during which the previously trophyless club have become FA Cup and Community Shield winners and qualified for Europe.

Their European adventure is not quite the one they had in mind following their demotion to the Conference League. But Glasner's side have shrugged off the disappointment. Just as they have shrugged off the sales of their best players in consecutive summers.

Saturday's 2-1 win over West Ham put them fifth in the Premi

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