God, it’s been bleak at Selhurst Park.
Patrick Vieira was seemingly set to guide Crystal Palace to yet another sound mid-table finish, but his side have embarked on a miserable run of form in 2023. The Eagles haven’t won a game of football since New Year’s Eve, and their dire spell has thrust them into trouble.
The goals have dried up and Vieira’s side are now struggling to even test the opposition’s goalkeeper. On Saturday, Palace became the first side since Opta started recording data in 2003/04 to fail to record a single shot on target in three consecutive Premier League outings.
For supporters, it’s hard to envisage when the next win will arrive. It’s been so long. However, their schedule does brighten up down the stretch and Vieira will view the international break as a chance to reset ahead of the most crucial period of the campaign.
Here’s a note of Palace’s most important fixtures between now and the end of the season.
Crystal Palace vs Leicester (1st April, 15:00)
Palace’s poor run of form is set to continue before the break as they take on Brighton and Arsenal in their next two games.
However, they return to action with a winnable home bout against a slumping Leicester. The break will also give the Foxes a chance to reignite, but this is nonetheless a contest you feel Palace must win to ensure their slump doesn’t perpetuate into a crucial run of fixtures.
Leeds vs Crystal Palace (8th April, 17:30)
Vieira then takes his side to Elland Road the week after for a televised clash on Sunday evening. Leeds are fighting for their lives in the relegation zone and this will be anything but a simple trip.
The Leeds faithful at Elland Road will do their utmost to unnerve the visitors and inspire the hosts over the line.
Southampton vs Crystal Palace (15th April, 15:00)
This is just the halfway point of what’s a pretty remarkable run of fixtures for the Eagles as they take on six of the current bottom eight in six consecutive games.
They’re once again on the road after their trip to Yorkshire, but this time they’re heading south to St. Mary’s to take on Southampton. The Saints will bookmark this encounter as one they simply have to win if they’re to stay up this season.
Crystal Palace vs Everton (22nd April, 15:00)
Sean Dyche will believe that Everton’s home form will be enough to get them over the line. Any points they pick up on the road is a mere bonus. However, their difficult schedule to close out the campaign means this could well up being a fixture the…
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