The team has had a successful summer, having won the FA Cup and the Community Shield. Their victory in the FA Cup was their first major trophy, and it was followed by a win in the Community Shield against Liverpool. However, they lost a court battle over their demotion from the Europa League due to UEFA's rules on multi-club ownership.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has seen his stock rise significantly, with many considering him a top candidate for the Manchester United job if Ruben Amorim is sacked. Glasner took over the team in February 2024, when they were struggling with relegation concerns. However, he has overseen a remarkable transformation, despite losing key players Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze.

Glasner managed to keep captain Marc Guehi at the team, despite reports that he was set to join Liverpool. Glasner denied threatening to quit if Guehi was sold, and instead made a strong case to chairman Steve Parish to keep the defender. Guehi's contract expires in the summer, and the team risks losing him for free. However, they are currently reaping the rewards of having him, with a joint-best defensive record in the Premier League.

The team is undefeated in the league and sits in third place, just three points behind Liverpool. They have faced four of the top seven teams from last season and have one of the smallest budgets among Premier League clubs. Despite this, Glasner has managed to get the best out of his players, with Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring 29 times in 56 league games under his management.

Glasner can make history with Palace by eclipsing their record unbeaten run, which was set in 1969. However, the team is not content with just getting a taste of European football. They are considered trophy contenders alongside Fiorentina and Strasbourg in the Conference League.