Pierre Sage says Crystal Palace played in the right way to win their opening-day game at Everton in the first-half – but a lack of sharpness cost them in front of goal, and in the second 45 minutes.

First-team stars Zavier Gozo and Cheick Doucouré featured on Saturday afternoon as the Under-21s opened their Premier League 2 campaign with a 1-1 draw against Arsenal at Meadow Park.

Pierre Sage has named his first competitive Crystal Palace starting XI, with the Eagles beginning the 2026/27 Premier League season away at Everton this afternoon.

Manager Pierre Sage has given the latest team news of ahead of Palace’s opening game of 2026/27, away to Everton on Saturday (15:00 BST).

Brand new season, brand new Match Centre – if you can't be at the ground, the Official Crystal Palace App is the place to be.

Read Crystal Palace F.C's Midfielder, Amoah-Philip Zakhari's player profile with all the latest information, stats, news and player highlights.

It's back and ready to rock: the 13th Premier League Mornings Live event will take place in Denver, Colorado across Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th October!

Crystal Palace Manager Pierre Sage says his Crystal Palace players are ready for the new season ahead of Saturday’s trip to Everton (15:00 BST).

Crystal Palace return to action on Saturday (15:00 BST) for the first competitive game of 2026/27 away to Everton – here's what David Moyes had to say in his pre-match press conference ...

Crystal Palace are proud to unveil 'Eagle Wings', a new Macron kit to be worn during the 2026/27 season, available online at the CPFC shop now and in-store from Saturday.

The Premier League returns on Friday night – the opening game seeing defending champions Arsenal host Coventry City, with Palace returning to action away at Everton on Saturday (15:00).