Five Things We Loved from Crystal Palace’s Win Over Ipswich
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Crystal Palace secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town on Saturday, heading into the break on a high. Here are five standout moments from the win:
1️⃣ Ending on a High Before the Break
Wins may not always come with dazzling football, but three points are three points. Palace now enter a three-week break riding a wave of momentum—four wins in a row, six in seven, and nine in 11 across all competitions. Their 39 points after 28 matches is a club record, surpassing the previous best of 36 in 2019/20.
Since matchweek eight, only Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, and Arsenal have accumulated more points than Oliver Glasner’s side.
2️⃣ Sarr the Star – at Both Ends
Ismaïla Sarr delivered the match-winning moment in the 82nd minute, linking up beautifully with Daichi Kamada before chipping the ball over the keeper with composure.
However, his impact wasn’t just in attack—20 minutes earlier, he made a crucial goal-line clearance to deny Jaden Philogene and keep the game level. A true all-around performance.
3️⃣ A Touching Tribute
After scoring the winner, Sarr celebrated in a way that caught everyone’s attention—reenacting the iconic flag-kicking celebration of an injured teammate. It was a heartfelt moment that showcased the tight-knit bond within this Palace squad.
4️⃣ Defensive Excellence
A ninth clean sheet of the season speaks volumes about Palace’s defensive resilience. Dean Henderson was in top form, making eight crucial saves and commanding his area well against Ipswich’s high-intensity attack.
5️⃣ Selhurst in the Sunshine
With spring in the air, Selhurst Park was bathed in sunshine—the perfect setting for Palace’s red-hot form. Ironically, parts of England were even warmer than Marbella, where the squad will head for their mid-season training camp.
With confidence sky-high, Palace return from the break ready to push even higher up the table.
