Our collection of responses from Saturday’s London derby triumph at West Ham – as Crystal Palace battled to a 2-1 victory, making it 17 matches unbeaten across all competitions…
“It was an excellent victory here, sealed by a stunning right-foot strike from T [Tyrick] Mitchell.
“The overall display was very strong. My only complaint is that we failed to finish the contest when we had the opportunities. For around 15 minutes, they had the flow of the game.
“But in the end, I felt we earned the result, as we created more openings. All in all, it’s a really important win.”
“We all know our tasks [at set-pieces]. We place great focus on them. It’s about showing bravery and having big characters to step up in those situations.
“If I can cover the area from the goal line to five yards, that’s my responsibility.
“If he [Tyrick] adds further goals and assists to his game, he’ll be a world-class player. I’ve not even seen him score with his left, so I don’t know where that right-foot finish came from!
“He’s a brilliant lad and he’s been working relentlessly on improving that part of his game.
“It’s fantastic the matches keep coming so quickly, we just need to keep this momentum alive.”
“I’m delighted with everything that’s happening right now.
“I believe the squad has performed superbly, not just today but across the season up to this point. That’s the reason we’ve gone months without defeat, so we must now re-focus, correct mistakes and move forward.
“Every single week feels like a final for us, and now it’s time to congratulate the team.”
“It was a really nice goal. I can’t argue. If I’ve been working on my shooting, I’ve been missing them badly, so I’m just glad this one went in.
“We’re still unbeaten and that’s all we can ask.
“The coach is demanding. He realises our potential, and we believe in it too.
“It’s something [the movement before the strike] we practiced last season and again this year. I only wanted to ensure I was in place after Daichi [Kamada] pushed forward.”
“I’m getting older each season, and these players really test my heart!
“There were so many chances where we could have wrapped it up, but their keeper made a couple of big stops.
“We’re just not sharp enough in front of goal. Still, it’s early in the campaign, so it’s fine not to be at our peak level yet.
“We must hit our very best form when the decisive moments arrive.
“He [JP Mateta] dominated their backline. He’s a huge presence and knows he can overpower defenders. He’s positioning himself well at the right times.
“As a striker you must read situations, and be in the right area at the right instant.
On Mitchell’s finish: ‘Of course, there’s a little fortune in the clearance, but that connection, that strike… it’s top class. It’s tough to hit a volley like that cleanly, but it was brilliant.’”
Glenn Hoddle told Premier League Productions:
“Oliver Glasner has been outstanding with what he’s achieved at Crystal Palace. They lifted the FA Cup, they’re competing in Europe, yet every day he still insists ‘we must improve’ – and they continue to do so.
“He’s lost some important players, yet the team looks no weaker without them, and huge credit belongs to the Manager, his staff, and the togetherness in the camp. He’s delivered something remarkable.”
“It’s incredible how comfortable you feel with that back three, or back five! In the second half things could have swung differently, but the result never really looked in danger.
“Tyrick Mitchell…! Our defenders only seem to score screamers this year. I’m thrilled to see Tyrick on the scoresheet – it’s been a long wait – and I absolutely love this victory.”




