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IS MARC GUEHI OVERRATED? OLIVER GLASNER’S HONEST ADMISSION ABOUT PALACE’S FAILING SET-PIECE DEFENSE
Liverpool has Europe’s worst set-piece record. We analyse whether Marc Guehi is the solution or if Glasner will keep him at Palace.
It’s not just Liverpool struggling with set pieces this season. Crystal Palace’s boss, Oliver Glasner, has been pretty vocal about his team’s problems too—a message that could make Liverpool think twice about some of their transfer targets.
Everybody knows Liverpool’s set-piece defending has been a mess this year. They even made a change, letting set-piece coach Aaron Briggs go right before the new year. At that point, Liverpool actually had the worst record for defending set pieces across Europe’s top five leagues. Now it’s up to Arne Slot and the rest of the coaching staff to figure out how to fix it.
So what’s next? People are talking about Liverpool signing a new defender in January—Marc Guehi’s name keeps coming up. He almost joined Liverpool last summer, but that deal fell apart at the last minute. His contract runs out at the end of the season, so there’s a real question: Does Liverpool wait and get him for free, or do they try to sign him now and boost Slot’s options in defence?
But then Glasner’s latest comments kind of throw a wrench in that idea. Even with Guehi in the team, Palace are still leaking goals from set pieces.
After Palace lost 2-0 at Newcastle on Sunday—their fourth defeat in five games—Glasner told Sky Sports, “It was a good performance, but in the last four defeats, we lost three just from set pieces. It’s not acceptable, and I have to find solutions to support the players better. We can’t afford to give so many goals away from set pieces. That’s why we lost today. I was pleased with how we moved the ball and defended, but we need to look at where we can improve. In the second phase, it’s just too much. We need to do better.”
So, if anything, Glasner sounds even more determined to keep Guehi at Palace for the rest of the season, even if that means letting him leave for nothing in the summer.
He’s already hinted that Guehi is staying put through January. On the other side, Arne Slot isn’t exactly fueling rumours about Liverpool spending big in the winter window. Slot said last month, “This is our way of working at Liverpool. People think we have unlimited money, but that’s just not true. You insiders know—everyone else just talks about our spending—what we actually bring in to spend.”
WHY BRENDEN AARONSON IS FINALLY PROVING HIS WORTH TO DANIEL FARKE’S LEEDS
Brenden Aaronson capitalises on a Man Utd defensive slip to score in a 1-1 draw. Explore Farke's praise and Leeds' unbeaten run.
Brenden Aaronson chalked up his latest goal to a bit of luck and a slip in focus from Manchester United’s Ayden Heaven. Aaronson caught Heaven off guard, snatched a loose ball, and fired Leeds United ahead in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Elland Road.
That goal—his second this season—came after he slipped in behind Heaven, who didn’t seem to notice Aaronson lurking right on his shoulder. One quick touch, a calm finish, and suddenly the crowd erupted in the 62nd minute.
Aaronson’s been on a roll lately: one goal and two assists in his last six games. Even better, his family was in the stands to see him score. After the match, he told TNT Sports, “Honestly, I was just making a run, hoping something might break my way. Sometimes you just have to gamble. The ball bounced to me; the centre-back had no idea I was there. I took a good touch and just tried to put it on target.”
Gabriel Gudmundsson didn’t hold back with his praise after the final whistle. He matched manager Daniel Farke’s high praise for Aaronson’s work ethic. “He’s a top player. You saw it today—his work rate is unbelievable. He runs nonstop and does so much for the team. It’s not just about attacking, either. We all need to defend and put in the work, and he does that too. He scored today, so he deserves a lot of credit.”
Daniel Farke talked about Aaronson’s form and confidence after the game. “He deserves all the praise right now. His work rate has never been in question—he always gives everything for the team. He’s getting more clear-headed in key moments and tidier with his passing and finishing, but there’s still room to grow. Even today, there were moments he could’ve been a bit more decisive, but the important thing is he’s adding goals and assists at this level. He’s a key player for us. He brings quality in possession, creates chances, and works like crazy off the ball—pressing, counter-pressing, and tracking back. He’s in great form and absolutely deserves the recognition he’s getting.”
CRYSTAL PALACE MAKE CONTACT FOR £40M WOLVES STRIKER JORGEN STRAND LARSEN
Crystal Palace make contact for Jorgen Strand Larsen. As Wolves slash his price to £40m, will the Eagles pull the trigger? Analysis.
Crystal Palace are pushing to sign a proven Premier League striker, and the player’s club is finally open to a sale if the price is right.
Right now, Palace are hunting for a new forward, especially with Jean-Philippe Mateta attracting attention from other clubs. Mateta didn’t exactly impress against Newcastle—he managed to win just two of his nine duels and picked up a low 5.8 rating as Palace lost 2-0. His contract runs out at the end of the season, and with no new deal in place, it’s not surprising that other Premier League teams are circling.
With Mateta’s future up in the air, Palace are lining up replacements. Strasbourg’s Joaquin Panichelli has been named as their top target, but he’s not the only one on their radar. According to TEAMtalk, Palace has also reached out about Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. They’re not the only club interested, though—Newcastle, Forest, Spurs, and Fulham are all in the mix. Wolves look ready to let Larsen go for around £40 million, especially since relegation is looming.
Wolves want to get the best price for the Norwegian, so they’re listening to offers, but Palace needs to tread carefully. Larsen’s not exactly lighting up the league. Palace already smashed their transfer record this month, spending £35 million on Brennan Johnson from Spurs. If they want Larsen, they’ll probably have to break it again. But here’s the thing: Larsen hasn’t started the last three league games for Wolves and has just one goal all season.
Sure, there’s potential—he did score 14 goals in the top flight last year and was called “fantastic” by his old boss Vitor Pereira. Still, it’s a gamble.
Honestly, Palace’s best bet is sticking with Mateta. Even though he had a rough outing against Newcastle, he’s been solid this season, scoring eight goals in 20 league games. If they can keep hold of him, that might be the smartest move they make this window.
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