Khalaili Returns as Crystal Palace Faces Nottingham Forest in Premier League
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Israeli player Anan Khalaili returned to action for Crystal Palace against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League after recovering from an injury. The match was also notable for Oliver Glasner's home debut as Crystal Palace manager. Crystal Palace has a long winless streak against Nottingham Forest, with their last home victory occurring almost 23 years ago. The Premier League table shows Manchester City leading.
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- Anan Khalaili returned for Crystal Palace against Nottingham Forest after an injury layoff.
- Crystal Palace has not beaten Nottingham Forest in 11 consecutive matches across all competitions.
- Crystal Palace's last home win against Nottingham Forest was in December 2003.
- Oliver Glasner was set to manage Crystal Palace at home for the first time.
- Manchester City leads the Premier League table with 15 points after 5 games.
The Premier League resumed action following an international break, with Israeli player Anan Khalaili featuring for Crystal Palace against Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Khalaili, who had been injured playing for the Israeli national team and missed a UEFA Nations League match against Ireland, has recovered and was included in Crystal Palace's starting lineup.
The match marked the first time Oliver Glasner would manage Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Both teams were aiming for their second league victory of the season. Despite showing good form in home matches in the Europa League and League Cup, Crystal Palace has struggled in the league, placing pressure on manager Roy Hodgson. The team has a poor historical record against Nottingham Forest, failing to win in their last 11 encounters across all competitions, with eight of those ending in draws. Their last home win against Nottingham Forest was in December 2003, nearly 23 years ago.
The article also provided a partial English League table for the 2026/27 season, showing Manchester City leading with 15 points after 5 games, followed by Arsenal and Brighton. Crystal Palace was listed in 15th place with 4 points from 5 games.
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