Glasner Returns as Forest Face Palace at Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace host Nottingham Forest at Selhurst Park in the Premier League with Oliver Glasner returning to face his former club after leaving Palace this summer. The Sunday fixture features two teams separated by one point and two places in the table.

According to BBC Sport and CBS Sports, Forest enter the match 13th with five points from their opening five league games, while Palace sit two places lower after a difficult start under Pierre Sage.

Glasner led Palace to the FA Cup in 2025, the Community Shield and the Conference League before moving to Forest. The Austrian manager is seeking stronger results after an inconsistent opening period with his new club.

"There are many positive signals from the stats; we're very consistent in defense, and we've had the third-most shots" Glasner said, Nottingham Forest manager.

Glasner said Forest need to improve their chance creation and finishing despite positive underlying numbers. The team entered the international break after a 1-0 defeat to Coventry City.

"But we could have done better. We need to improve the quality of the shots, where we are shooting from and the number of big chances we're creating." Glasner said, Nottingham Forest manager.

Forest's manager added that the team must turn encouraging performances into results as they prepare for a difficult away match.

"This is the potential we have in these encouraging signals, but it is our responsibility to get the results from this." Glasner said, Nottingham Forest manager.

Glasner also highlighted Forest's away record as a key factor before returning to Selhurst Park, where Palace fans are expected to welcome a former trophy-winning coach.

"It's a Premier League game we want to win. We've shown very good away form this year, and this is what we want to show again." Glasner said, Nottingham Forest manager.

Palace owner Steve Parish asked supporters to recognize Glasner's achievements at the club despite his departure. The club won its first two major honors under the Austrian coach.

"fantastic reception" Parish said, Crystal Palace owner.

Parish also referenced the need to move beyond criticism surrounding Glasner's departure from Palace.

"pantomime narratives" Parish said, Crystal Palace owner.

Sage said the match carries additional attention because of Glasner's return and Daniel Munoz facing his former club. Palace have never beaten Forest in 12 Premier League meetings, according to BBC Sport and CBS Sports.

"The two teams are close in the table, close in how they are playing. There is a former manager and player (Daniel Munoz) coming back, which is why (the atmosphere) will be more than normal," Sage said, Crystal Palace manager.

Palace have lost their first two Premier League home matches this season, while Forest have won their last four away league matches against London clubs in 2026, according to CBS Sports.

"If they can give us 1% more, it will be better for us. But everybody must remind themselves what happened with this manager." Sage said, Crystal Palace manager.