Crystal Palace continued their strong start to the Premier League season with a 2-1 win away at West Ham. Jean-Philippe Mateta opened the scoring before Tyrick Mitchell added the second at the London Stadium, sealing three points that lifted the Eagles into 4th place.
Oliver Glasner’s side remain unbeaten after five league outings and now face champions Liverpool at Selhurst Park in what promises to be their biggest test so far.
Guehi leaning towards Real Madrid move
Away from the pitch, Marc Guehi’s future is once again under the spotlight. According to The Mirror, the England international now appears to prefer a move to Real Madrid over Liverpool, who pushed hard to sign him in the summer window but fell short.
Guehi, 25, is under contract until June 2026, yet Palace face the risk of losing him next year if he declines to extend his deal. Reports suggest the centre-back’s “heart is set” on Spain, leaving the London club with a difficult decision on whether to cash in sooner rather than later.
From Chelsea prospect to Palace mainstay
The defender, capped 25 times by England, came through Chelsea’s academy before making his senior breakthrough during loan spells at Swansea City. Palace secured his signature permanently in 2021, and he has since become one of their most valuable players.
Guehi has racked up 163 appearances and nine goals in all competitions, including a pivotal role in Palace’s surprise FA Cup triumph last season. The Eagles upset Manchester City in the Wembley final, with Eberechi Eze netting the decisive strike before later sealing a move to Arsenal.
Liverpool reaction
Liverpool boss Arne Slot admitted missing out on Guehi was disappointing, both for the club and for the player.
“It was of course a disappointment,” Slot said. “I assume for the player as well, because he was expecting to come to us. But that happens in football. Sometimes a move doesn’t materialise, and the player has to reset and focus on performing again.
“That’s probably what has happened with Marc Guehi at Palace.”
With Madrid monitoring closely and Liverpool still interested, Guehi’s future promises to remain one of the major transfer storylines of the season.