Crystal Palace fans may be bracing themselves for a worst-case scenario as former England striker Chris Sutton has warned that the Eagles could find themselves dragged into a relegation battle in the Premier League.
Sutton, speaking on Monday Night Club, believes that if Crystal Palace do not make a decision on manager Oliver Glasner soon, they risk becoming embroiled in a desperate fight for survival in the top flight. This comes as the team currently sits in 17th place, with just six games left to play before the end of the season.
The warning from Sutton is a stark reminder that Palace's safety at the bottom tier of the table is far from assured. With several teams below them still boasting a reasonable points tally, it appears that even one win or two could prove disastrous for the Eagles if they fail to capitalize on their own momentum.
A relegation battle would be a crushing blow to Palace supporters who have shown remarkable resilience and patience in the face of adversity this season. Despite facing numerous setbacks, including key injuries to several senior players, the team has managed to scrape together some notable victories, leaving fans optimistic that they may still avoid the drop.
However, the warning from Sutton serves as a timely reminder that complacency could be Palace's biggest enemy if they are unable to secure a long-term solution at manager. If Glasner is indeed set to leave, it would be in their best interests to identify an interim or permanent replacement who can galvanize the team and steer them towards safety.
Sutton, speaking on Monday Night Club, believes that if Crystal Palace do not make a decision on manager Oliver Glasner soon, they risk becoming embroiled in a desperate fight for survival in the top flight. This comes as the team currently sits in 17th place, with just six games left to play before the end of the season.
The warning from Sutton is a stark reminder that Palace's safety at the bottom tier of the table is far from assured. With several teams below them still boasting a reasonable points tally, it appears that even one win or two could prove disastrous for the Eagles if they fail to capitalize on their own momentum.
A relegation battle would be a crushing blow to Palace supporters who have shown remarkable resilience and patience in the face of adversity this season. Despite facing numerous setbacks, including key injuries to several senior players, the team has managed to scrape together some notable victories, leaving fans optimistic that they may still avoid the drop.
However, the warning from Sutton serves as a timely reminder that complacency could be Palace's biggest enemy if they are unable to secure a long-term solution at manager. If Glasner is indeed set to leave, it would be in their best interests to identify an interim or permanent replacement who can galvanize the team and steer them towards safety.