Crystal Palace finally daring to let dreams run wild as European expedition awaits

Wembley shook and it was beautiful. Now, Crystal Palace are raring for a European tour.

After achieving what many assumed was out of reach, Eagles fans may now be forced to alter their psyche – now with reason to dream big.

Will Castle25 May 2025 16:59

Half-time scores

Here’s how things stand halfway through the afternoon in the Premier League:

Bournemouth 0-0 Leicester

Liverpool 0-1 Crystal Palace

Nottingham Forest 0-0 Chelsea

Mike Jones25 May 2025 16:55

Man Utd 0-0 Aston Villa

Off goes Emi Martinez, who somehow contrived to complain about the most obvious of red cards.

It could be an undignified end to his Villa career, though.

And maybe an unfortunate end to Marco Asensio’s, as he is the player sacrificed to bring on goalkeeper Robin Olsen.

Richard Jolly at Old Trafford25 May 2025 16:51

HT Fulham 0-1 Man City

Manchester City are doing exactly what they need to do at Craven Cottage.

They’re up by one goal to nil and have a secure grip on third place.

Another goal and it’ll be job done for Pep Guardiola and co.

Mike Jones25 May 2025 16:49

Half-time! Nottingham Forest 0-0 Chelsea

45+1 mins: The whistle ends a dull half at the City Ground.

Both teams need to win but are playing as though they don’t want to lose.

It’s a bit frustrating. Forest probably edging the first half thanks to Chris Wood’s big chance.

Mike Jones25 May 2025 16:48

Nottingham Forest 0-0 Chelsea

That’s the first real moment of the game. Forest break out of their own half and work the ball well over to Ola Aina.

He lifts a fine cross into the box where Chris Wood beats Robert Sanchez to the ball.

Wood meets it on the volley but lifts his effort over the crossbar!

Mike Jones25 May 2025 16:44

Nottingham Forest 0-0 Chelsea

39 mins: Anthony Elanga goes over in the penalty area as Cole Palmer is forced to track back to help ouot the defence.

There’s a loud shout for a penalty, mainly from the fans, but the referee wants none of it and Chelsea threaten to counter.

Neco Williams is well placed though and slides into a tackle on Pedro Neto to dispossess the forward.

Mike Jones25 May 2025 16:43

Nottingham Forest 0-0 Chelsea

33 mins: Chelsea have dominated possession for the last 10 minutes but haven’t done much with it.

Enzo Maresca is waving his arms and gesticulating like a wild man on the sidelines. He wants more from his players.

Mike Jones25 May 2025 16:38

Man Utd 0-0 Aston Villa

At some point in the next hour or so of football, Aston Villa need to score at least once (and possibly about 17 goals if it comes down to goal difference).

Not too many signs of a goal from them so far.

Richard Jolly at Old Trafford25 May 2025 16:34

Nottingham Forest 0-0 Chelsea

30 mins: Half an hour into the afternoon and there’s been no changes to the positions of the Champions League contenders in the table.

Elliott Anderson curls an effort at goal from range but directs the shot just wide of the far post.

Mike Jones25 May 2025 16:32