In several recent interviews and media conferences, Oliver Glasner has mentioned that his side are fighting for their lives, and you can see his point. Palace's first-half intentions were clear - stay in the match while conserving energy for a second-half assault. Johnson was a constant threat, and on another night the nice interplay between the new signing, Yeremy Pino and Jean-Philippe Mateta might have produced a goal.
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Analysis: Tired visitors rue penalty miss
Sunderland's performances this season - and the heights they have reached - would have shocked even the most optimistic Black Cats' fan. Depleted by injury and the loss of players to the Africa Cup of Nations, they have battled brilliantly during the hectic festive period but the game at Brentford proved one too many. It stayed at 1-0 until half-time and Regis le Bris' side came out fighting to start the second half, putting pressure on the hosts for the first time and winning a spot-kick when Brian Brobbey rolled Kristoffer Ajer and was brought down.
Read more: Analysis: Tired visitors rue penalty miss
Guendouzi waves emotional goodbye to Lazio fans ahead of Fenerbahce move
Appointed head coach on Tuesday, Liam Rosenior had no time to take a training session or lead the team into this match against Fulham, so he had to be content to watch from the directors' box. There were anti-ownership chants aimed towards those he was sitting next to, along with criticism of the sporting directors. It had been all smiles before the match as Rosenior spoke to his new squad after training on Tuesday before then travelling with them to Craven Cottage.
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Burnley 2-2 Manchester United: Sesko brace only worth a point at Turf Moor
