After Adam Wharton celebrated his first goal in 94 appearances for Palace with an acrobatic backflip against Brentford on Sunday, we’ve looked back at some of the Eagles’ most iconic celebrations.

From Jean-Philippe Mateta’s corner-flag kick and Eberechi Eze’s trademark cross gesture, to unforgettable moments from Wilfried Zaha, Andros Townsend and more... **check out our best picks – in no particular order – below!**

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### Zaha: Play-off pandemonium vs Brighton (2012/13)

With a place in the Championship play-off final at Wembley on the line and Palace without injured top scorer Glenn Murray, Wilfried Zaha delivered one of the defining performances of his career against rivals Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium during the club’s 2012/13 promotion-winning campaign.

After Yannick Bolasie’s cross picked him out at the back post, Zaha stooped low to guide a diving header beyond Tomáš Kušnír and into the net in front of the travelling Palace support.

He immediately slid across the turf before springing back to his feet to celebrate directly in front of a euphoric away end, arms spread wide as teammates rushed over to join him. 

As the noise from the Palace supporters grew louder, Zaha pointed towards the sky in a celebration which has become one of the enduring images from that famous night on the south coast!

### Jedinak: Mile's massive moment vs Liverpool (2013/14)

Just a handful of months after “Crystanbul” – one of the most memorable matches in Selhurst Park history, eminently forgettable if you're a Liverpool fan – the Merseysiders endured another difficult afternoon in SE25.

Brendan Rodgers' side took a second-minute lead but found themselves trailing late in the second-half after goals from Dwight Gayle and Joe Ledley turned things around.

And the game was well and truly Palace's when captain Mile Jedinak stepped up from distance and curled a superb free-kick beyond a despairing Simon Mignolet into the top corner. 

Jedinak immediately spun away towards the halfway line, grabbing the Palace badge on his shirt and roaring in celebration as teammates converged around him.

The reaction from both players and supporters reflected that passion on show. For that, Jedinak's celebration makes it into this list!

And whilst we haven't quite included it as its own separate entry, whilst we're on the topic of Liverpool...

### Townsend: The length-of-the-pitch collapse vs West Brom (2017/18)

With Palace leading 1-0 away at West Bromwich Albion and looking to secure a vital three points in the battle for Premier League survival during the 2017/18 campaign, Andros Townsend produced one of the club’s great solo goals at The Hawthorns.

Picking the ball up deep inside his own half after winning possession, Townsend surged forward almost the entire length of the pitch before cutting inside and smashing a superb low finish beyond Ben Foster's near post.

After completing the run, Townsend initially raised both arms in celebration before collapsing onto the turf in exhaustion just moments later, with teammates quickly arriving to surround him. The celebration perfectly captured the effort behind the goal, with Townsend having carried the ball from one end of the pitch to the other virtually unaided.

### JP Mateta: The birth of “boom!” vs Brighton (2020/21)

The origins of Mateta’s now-famous corner-flag celebration can be traced back to Palace’s trip to fierce rivals Brighton in January 2021.

With the match played at the Amex behind closed doors during COVID restrictions, Mateta announced himself with a moment of improvisation for his first Palace goal. Meeting Jordan Ayew’s low cross with his back to goal, the striker pirouetted before flicking a clever backheel beyond Robert Sanchez at the near post.

Mateta then sprinted towards the corner and delivered a powerful kick to the corner flag – the first appearance of the now-iconic “Boom!” celebration.

Although Christian Benteke’s stoppage-time winner would ultimately seal the victory, Mateta’s celebration marked the beginning of a routine which has since become synonymous with the striker.

### Gallagher: The roulette celebration vs Wolves (2021/22)

Conor Gallagher capped another influential performance during his Palace loan spell in the 2021/22 season by scoring in a 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Selhurst Park.

After his strike took a heavy deflection on its way beyond José Sá, Gallagher celebrated by recreating the trademark spinning “roulette” move associated with his older brother Jake, who had gone viral in non-league football for regularly performing the routine after goals for National League South side Dorking Wanderers.

Gallagher spun repeatedly in quick succession before turning towards the Holmesdale, bringing a family celebration style to Selhurst Park in a moment supporters immediately recognised and embraced.

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### Guéhi: Wembley bound vs Everton (2021/22)

Marc Guéhi opened the scoring as Palace defeated Everton 4-0 in the FA Cup quarter-finals during the 2021/22 season to secure a place at Wembley under Patrick Vieira.

The defender met Michael Olise’s in-swinging corner with a firm header before racing away towards the television cameras. Guéhi kissed his finger, pointed directly down the lens and framed the camera shot with his hands as Selhurst Park erupted around him.

The goal set the tone for one of Palace’s standout performances of the season and helped secure the club’s first FA Cup semi-final appearance since 2016.

### Eze: Boots, belief & brilliance vs Leeds (2022/23)

Eze added Palace’s third goal during a superb 5-1 win away at Leeds United on Easter Sunday in 2023, before unveiling one of his most memorable celebrations.

After calmly stabbing the ball beyond Illan Meslier one-on-one, Eze removed his boot and pointed it directly towards the television cameras before performing his now-familiar sign of the cross celebration.

The moment was linked to the launch of Eze’s personalised boots, designed as a tribute to his upbringing playing football in the cages around Greenwich.

From the colourway inspired by his first grassroots side to references to the Royal Observatory, the boots carried personal significance – making the celebration both a reveal and a reflection of his roots and faith.

### Olise: A touchline tribute vs Manchester United (2023/24)

Michael Olise completed Palace’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Manchester United at Selhurst Park towards the end of the 2023/24 season with a clinical near-post finish.

After Palace won possession high up the pitch through Daniel Muñoz, Olise shifted inside and surprised Andre Onana with a driven effort into the near corner before sprinting straight towards manager Oliver Glasner on the touchline.

Following the match, Glasner explained he had encouraged Olise in previous weeks to vary his finishing and target the near post more often, making the celebration a direct acknowledgement of that conversation between player and manager. 

The pair embraced in front of the Selhurst Park crowd as Palace completed a first-ever Premier League double over United – unforgettable...

### Muñoz: Stoppage-time scenes vs Newcastle (2024/25)

Deep into stoppage-time against Newcastle United during the opening months of the 2024/25 Premier League season, Daniel Muñoz scored his first Palace goal to rescue a point at Selhurst Park and move the Eagles out of the relegation zone.

With Palace pushing for an equaliser after an unfortunate own-goal had put Newcastle ahead against the run of play, Guéhi delivered a deep cross towards the back post where Muñoz arrived to power a header beyond Nick Pope in the 94th minute.

Muñoz immediately raced towards the corner in celebration as Selhurst Park erupted, throwing both arms into the air while teammates sprinted the length of the pitch to join him. 

Moments later, Glasner charged from the technical area to celebrate alongside his players in front of the Holmesdale, showcasing both the importance of the goal and the unity building within the squad during a tough period in the season.

### Eze: Shaking Wembley vs Manchester City (2025)

There could hardly have been a bigger stage. With Palace appearing in the FA Cup Final at Wembley in 2025, Eze produced the defining moment against Manchester City.

After Mateta released Muñoz down the right, the Colombian delivered a low cross which Eze swept first time beyond Stefan Ortega to give Palace the lead inside the opening 20 minutes.

As the Palace end erupted behind the goal, Eze sprinted towards the corner flag before dropping to his knees and looking skywards, making a prayer gesture before being embraced by teammates. Guéhi, Muñoz and Chris Richards all pointed upwards as they joined the celebrations around him in front of thousands of Palace supporters at Wembley.

Eze then rose to his feet, pointed towards the sky once again and appeared to mouth “Only God” directly into the television cameras – a celebration which quickly became one of the defining images of Palace’s historic FA Cup triumph. 

A fitting way to conclude our list!

Crystal Palace have produced plenty of memorable goal celebrations over the years, from spontaneous moments of emotion, to routines that have become instantly recognisable among supporters.

Backflips, boots & booms: 10 iconic Palace goal celebrations

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#### **JUNE - Potter joins Palace**

The 2024/25 season had had its high points, but it was ultimately disappointing for the Eagles.

Our maiden campaign in the topflight of English Women's football had ended in relegation to the second-tier, and morale was low amongst the squad.

Former Lioness and Rangers boss Jo Potter was appointed on the 24th June, with assistant coach Remi Allen joining the team a few weeks later.

Former Palace captain Annabel Johnson was also added to the first-team coaching staff with the objective clear - win promotion back to the WSL.

With the revamped format of the WSL and the newly-named Women's Super League 2 now allowing up to three teams to earn promotion - that objective was made easier.

The top two teams would earn automatic promotion, whilst the third-place WSL2 team would contest a playoff game against the bottom team in the WSL.

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#### **JULY & AUGUST - More New Faces**

There were new some faces on the pitch, as well as in the dugout.

Defender Jamie-Lee Napier was the first to join on a permanent deal, and she was followed by midfielder Justine Vanhaevermaet, forward Kirsty Howat, and veteran midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn.

Teenage talents Lola Brown and Emma Watson also joined on loan, as Potter looked to bolster her squad ahead of the WSL2 campaign.

Palace now had a new-look team, with a new Manager at the helm.

#### **SEPTEMBER - Molly makes history**

Palace had a gruelling September to start the season - five games, and a curtain raiser away to Charlton Athletic.

We began the campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Charlton, before a 4-4 thriller at home to Southampton.

Potter bagged her first win as Palace boss in the subsequent game away at newly-promoted Nottingham Forest with summer signings Kirsty Howat and Justine Vanhaevermaet both scoring at the City Ground.

Women's match highlights: Forest 1-2 Palace

A home defeat to London City Lionesses in the Subway Women's League Cup followed, where Palace were desperately unlucky not to pick up a result.

History was then made in the North East, as Molly-Mae Sharpe became the first-ever player in Palace Women's professional era to reach 100 appearances.

She commemorated it in typical style, assisting Elise Hughes in the sixth minute of added-time to rescue a point for Palace.

On her 100th appearance, she said: "It's hard to put into words. It's been an honour to wear this shirt.

"I'm proud of where we have come and I am even more excited for what's next."

#### **OCTOBER & NOVEMBER - Ups and Downs**

Potter's side opened October with two frustrating draws at home to Newcastle and Sunderland, before narrowly beating Ipswich Town in the League Cup on the 19th October.

Whilst Potter's side were scoring regularly, a persistent theme remained - they struggled to keep the ball out of the Palace net.

No game better summed up Palace's start than the clash against Newcastle, where the Eagles led 2-0 until the 87th minute, and ended up drawing the game 2-2.

Potter said after the game: “It's extremely frustrating, we're seriously disappointed because it's a similar tale to last week."

They began November with a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Portsmouth, a result that saw Palace closer to relegation than promotion.

After a subsequent defeat at home to Sheffield United - Palace needed a spark, and fast.

Next up was an away trip to Ipswich Town, and it was here that it all changed for Potter's side.

Ipswich were 1-0 up at the break, courtesy of Sophie Peskett - and the Eagles were looking at a third-straight defeat.

An honest discussion at half-time had the Eagles come out with something to prove, and Palace had their leveller on 60 minutes - courtesy of a fantastic Ashleigh Weerden strike.

Abbie Larkin won it with another stunner on 83 minutes, firing Palace to their first league win since September.

Speaking after the game, Weerden said: "We really needed this. We know it's very tight and one game can change a lot."

The truth of that statement was about to become very clear.

Palace closed out November with a trip to WSL-side Leicester City in the Subway Women's League Cup.

Not only did Palace need a win, they also needed to better Leicester's goal difference to get through to the quarter-finals.

What followed was the best performance of the season so far, as the Eagles put three past the Foxes to book a place in the quarter-final against Arsenal.

With consecutive victories now under their belt, Potter’s side had rediscovered something crucial: the unmistakable feeling of winning.

Women's match highlights: Leicester City 0-3 Palace

#### **DECEMBER - Four in a row**

Palace opened December with their most difficult league fixture yet - a home clash against high-flying Birmingham City.

The game could have proved a step too far for Potter's side, but it instead proved to be a pivotal part of Palace's season.

Goals from Molly-Mae Sharpe, Annabel Blanchard, and Shanade Hopcroft saw Palace smash the Blues 3-0.

The Eagles had their first home win in the league, and had take three points off a major promotion rival.

An away FA Cup win at Lewes followed, before another stunning away victory in the league - this time at Ashton Gate.

In one of the games of the season, Elise Hughes, Howat and Larkin all scored under the lights to seal a swashbuckling 3-2 win over the Robins.

Whilst the win streak came to an end against reigning Champions League winners Arsenal in the League Cup - it seemed like Palace had turned their form around.

Jo Potter was awarded the WSL2 Manager of the Month award, and the Eagles were back in the promotion conversation.

#### **JANUARY - Ladd lights up the league**

The January transfer window saw Shanade Hopcroft, Emma Watson, and Isabella Sibley depart the club, whilst three new faces came through the door in South London.

Kelly Brady joined after a prolific spell in Ireland, Lucy Newell joined on loan from Manchester United, and Hayley Ladd signed from Everton.

Ladd was given her first appearance the day after signing, and it proved to be the debut of dreams for the Wales international.

With 86 minutes on the clock and 0-0 on the scoreboard - Palace were being held by a disciplined Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

Howat was fouled on the edge of the box, and up stepped Ladd to take the free-kick.

She curled the ball into the top right corner and beyond the diving Sian Rogers - winning it for Palace in Yorkshire.

It was a goal worthy of promotion, and it duly won the LOADED Goal of the Month for January.

Palace then bowed out of the FA Cup after an all too familiar trip to Kingsmeadow to face Chelsea. 

They bounced back with a 4-0 demolition of Durham at the VBS, a result that saw the Eagles win a fifth consecutive league game, and climb to fourth in the table.

Hayley Ladd wins Goal of the month for January

#### **FEBRUARY - A bump in the road**

The Eagles were stopped in the tracks by Southampton on the 1st February, as an Ellie Brazil hattrick consigned them to a 3-1 away defeat at St Mary's.

Whilst there was frustration that the win streak had ended, it would eventually prove to be Palace's final defeat of the season.

Up next in the league were the two teams Palace had faced in December - Bristol City and Birmingham.

The results mirrored December's events as well, as Potter's side beat Bristol 2-1 at home, before travelling away to St Andrews and winning 3-1 there.

Weerden was awarded the TEN and the WSL2 Player of the Month awards, after making a goal contribution in every game.

Palace had now taken 12 points off of two teams vying for promotion, and suddenly a return to the topflight looked more likely...

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#### **MARCH - The Selhurst Showdown**

March was always going to be pivotal for Palace. 

They started the month by hosting Forest, followed by an away trip to Newcastle, and ended the month with a titanic clash against Charlton at Selhurst Park.

Aimee Everett proved to be the hero against Forest, as her header proved to be the difference in a 1-0 home win on Mother's Day.

The captain would later be awarded the WSL Player of the Month for March, as Palace had back-to-back award wins.

A trip to promotion-chasing Newcastle proved tricky for Palace, and Potter's side returned home slightly disappointed after having drawn 0-0, despite creating a number of chances on Tyneside.

This was all before the Selhurst Showdown on the 29th March - where nearly 4000 people turned out to watch third-place Palace take on first-place Charlton Athletic at Selhurst Park.

It's safe to say that the Palace faithful were treated to a classic in SE25.

Charlton were the first to break the deadlock on 39 minutes, but a super finish from Ladd had the teams level at the break.

Palace moved up the gears in the second-half, and Howat put Palace ahead on 56 minutes, before Larkin added a third on 76 minutes.

An Emma Bissell penalty on 80 minutes proved not to be enough for the Addicks, and Palace Women had their first win at Selhurst since March 2024.

Not only did Palace get one over on their rivals at Selhurst - they also kept themselves firmly in the promotion race.

Charlton, who had spent the majority of the campaign at the summit of the table, had now lost three of their four league games in March - whilst Palace had only dropped points in two games since November.

What had seemed improbable earlier in the season, now seemed more likely than ever with just three league games to go.

Women's Highlights | Palace 3-2 Charlton

#### **APRIL - Taking care of business**

Palace's task in April was very simple - win the games against Ipswich and Sunderland and hope first-place Charlton and second-place Birmingham drop points.

A new-look Ipswich battling for survival posed a significant challenge to Palace, but a first-half strike from Howat was enough to seal a vital 1-0 win at home.

She was assisted by Weerden, who had equalled Kosovare Asllani's WSL2 record of nine assists, set in the 2024/25 season.

Focus then turned to the Stadium of Light and Sunderland, with the Eagles needing a win to guarantee a third-place promotion playoff spot and keep the automatic promotion dream alive.

A scintillating first-half display saw Palace 2-0 up, courtesy of finishes from Blanchard and Weerden - and Palace held on to win 2-1 in the North East.

With Birmingham suffering a shock 3-0 home defeat to Ipswich, Palace eyes then turned to Charlton's later kick-off against Southampton.

Much to the delight of the Palace players, staff, and fans alike - the Saints equalised in the 94th minute to force a 2-2 draw, meaning a win on the final would **guarantee** promotion to the WSL.

#### **Saturday, 2nd May**

There was a nervous, yet excited feeling in the South London air on Saturday, 2nd May.

Everyone knew that a win against an already relegated Portsmouth would see Palace bounce back to the WSL at the first time of asking.

Charlton Athletic were in first, one point ahead of Palace on 42 points, whilst second-place Birmingham City were level on points with Palace with a significantly better goal difference.

Charlton played Birmingham at home, meaning that one of the two sides would drop points - allowing Palace to claim an automatic spot provided they win at the VBS.

In a sense - the final game perfectly represented Palace's season as a whole.

It was an uncharacteristically nervy first-half, and Portsmouth took the lead through Meg Hornby.

Sharpe equalised eight minutes later, and Palace went into the break level - not enough to guarantee automatic promotion.

After a half-time team talk and the introduction of Lola Brown, the Eagles took the field for what they hoped would be the final 45 minutes of their season.

Weerden crushed the initial second-half nerves within two minutes, finishing superbly from Brown's slide-rule pass.

She then made it 3-1 on 55 minutes, again assisted by Brown. 

Weerden then turned provider just two minutes later, and laid on a record-breaking tenth assist for Howat to thump home for 4-1.

Blanchard put the Eagles 5-1 up on 64 minutes before Brown got her third assist from the bench - whipping in a sensational cross for Elise Hughes to nod home for 6-1.

Much like the season, Palace had started tentatively and had gone behind early.

But after a rousing half-time team talk, Potter's side came to life and showed the form they had exhibited for six straight months.

Birmingham's win over Charlton meant that the Eagles would finish in second-place, and Charlton would drop down into the promotion playoff spot.

With the result wrapped up in emphatic style, the VBS exploded into celebration at full-time as Palace booked their place in next season's WSL.

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## From Academy to Premier League

> Having joined the Palace Academy from Brentford in 2016, Tyrick Mitchell rose to prominence rapidly at Palace and set the record for the youngest-ever player to make 200 Premier League appearances for the club.

Mitchell was a regular in both of Palace's Under-18 and Under-23 Professional Development League South winning teams in 2017/18 as he spent a second campaign featuring at both levels.

A recruit from Brentford at the end of the 2015/16 season, Mitchell, an attacking left-back with bundles of pace, impressed sufficiently for the Academy side to be handed a chance with the Development team in 2016. He used that experience to his advantage in 17/18 as he helped his two teams to silverware.

In 2018/19, Mitchell was a regular fixture in Richard Shaw's U23s team and joined the first-team on their pre-season tour in the summer of 2019.

After returning from an injury sustained while on tour, Mitchell made several first-team squads and earned his Premier League debut against Leicester City in July 2020. He went on to secure his first Premier League start by playing the full 90 minutes against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

In April 2021, he signed a contract extension through til the end of 2024/25. Mitchell then followed this up with his first goal and assist for the Eagles, as helped the side to a 3-2 victory over Aston Villa in May 2021.

His performances throughout 21/22 saw him earn a senior England call-up for the first time in March 2022, making his debut in a 2-1 win over Switzerland.

Mitchell was nearly ever-present in 2022/23, featuring for Palace in 38 out of a possible 41 games in all competitions. He made his 100th appearance in red and blue against Tottenham Hotspur towards the end of the campaign and was also awarded the PFA Community Champion Award for his support for the Palace for Life Foundation.

He was again so close to being ever-present in 2023/24, this time only missing a single game through injury. Nevertheless, he continued to make the left-back position his own, and even stepping further forward as a left wing-back under new manager Oliver Glasner. Mitchell concldued the campaign with his best attacking returns, with two goals and three assists.

In 2024/25, Mitchell was one of the first names on the teamsheet - featuring in 37 out of a possible 38 league games. He kept 11 clean sheets in the league, assisting five times. 

He also kept four clean sheets in the games he featured in as Palace lifted the FA Cup.

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On his 94th appearance for Palace, and shooting for the 81st time in the Premier League – having hit the woodwork on two previous occasions in the Premier League, and again earlier this season in the UEFA Conference League – the England international's moment finally arrived.

Collecting Daniel Muñoz's pull-back, Wharton let fly with a low rocket from range which flew beneath Caoimhin Kelleher and restored Palace's lead in West London.

With raucous celebrations in the away end being matched by the 22-year-old's acrobatic celebration, it was a moment which capped another influential performance from Wharton, who also completed the most passes (42) of any Palace player, as well as creating an astonishing four goalscoring opportunities for his teammates.

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Defensively, Wharton was ubiquitous, too, with two tackles, two interceptions, an aerial duel won and a clearance to boot.

The midfielder earned **82.7%** of your votes from yesterday, far ahead of next-nearest challengers Tyrick Mitchell (4.6%), Daichi Kamada (3.9%) and Ismaïla Sarr (2.5%).

**Check out the full Player of the Match poll results below!**

Crystal Palace took a point from an entertaining 2-2 draw with Brentford on Sunday – and, perhaps unsurprisingly, you chose first-time goalscorer Adam Wharton as your Player of the Match from the Gtech Community Stadium!

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The Eagles earned a point after a 2-2 draw away at Brentford ahead of our Premier League season-closer at home to Arsenal on Sunday, (24th May, 16:00 BST), before the big one, the 2026 UEFA Conference League Final against Rayo Vallecano.

Ismaïla Sarr and Adam Wharton got the goals as Palace dominated the vast majority of an entertaining contest. Henderson was rarely called into action before the last 20 minutes.

At that point, Brentford started to throw bodies forward and were ultimately rewarded for their bravery in the 88th minute when Dango Ouattara levelled following a long throw-in.

But despite the disappointment at conceding late on, Henderson said he was pleased with aspects of the performance.

"I thought we were good value for 60 minutes," the Palace skipper told Premier League productions. "We dominated that part of the game.

"And in the first 20 minutes, really we should have been out of the sight.

"But I thought the lads attitude was fantastic today. Obviously, we're coming here away from home and they've got a lot to play for.

"We knew it was about trying to build some momentum going into the final next week, which I thought we've done today.

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"It was difficult [at the end of the game]. We lost a couple of our back five, which is never easy in any game. 

"We've lost some of our organisation for the goal and have conceded from a long throw, which is really disappointing. 

"We didn't set-up quick enough. So we got punished today, but as the Manager said, we'll learn from it and hopefully it will stand ourselves in good stead."

Henderson was delighted to see Wharton finally break his Palace duck, the midfielder scoring his first goal for the club in the 52nd minute.

The England international celebrated in acrobatic fashion, with Henderson asked if this was something he practiced during training.

"No I've not seen it before," he laughed. "He was saving it for this occasion. We're all delighted for him.

"Obviously these games we've got to tick off, but it's exciting times and we're just getting on with it."

"We've got a great game to look forward to. It's great preparation for the Final if we can get there [against Arsenal]. We're playing a top team, so if we win it just shows we can beat anyone. 

"That's what we're focused on this week, building towards that game on Sunday."

Dean Henderson believes Crystal Palace have built momentum ahead of a thrilling climax to the 2025/26 season. 

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