Glasner Credits Players for Victory, Calls Win a ‘Christmas Gift’ for Fans

Following Crystal Palace’s victory, manager Oliver Glasner spoke with BBC Sport, stating, “All the credit goes to the players. We defended compact, we didn’t give them many situations.” He continued, “They changed their system and we struggled to put pressure on the ball. In this phase we needed Dean Henderson who made two or three big saves. The 3-0 was the moment that decided the game for us and it was a very positive performance.” Glasner further commented, “We knew that if we were patient we would get better performances. Some players were not fit, new signings, but we didn’t want to talk about this and look to be making excuses. We are getting more confident with how we want to play.” He added, “It was always clear for us that we would get better results. But it is not time to relax, it is time to keep going.” Concluding his remarks, Glasner stated, “Our fans are always supporting us, especially after a difficult start. I said to the players today was a chance to give them a little bit back, a Christmas gift.”