The Eagles Create Fresh Undefeated Record with Ambitious Approach

Just a full season previously, Palace found themselves 18th in the Premier League and concerningly winless.

Currently they are trophy holders and experiencing the longest stretch of matches undefeated in their historic existence, after achieving a significant first away victory in Europe facing the Ukrainian side in the Conference League.

Unprecedented Achievement

Oliver Glasner's soaring Eagles are unbeaten in 19 consecutive fixtures.

They hold third place in the top flight with the unique undefeated status - three wins and three stalemates - having halted front-runners Liverpool's perfect record.

The Eagles were last defeated a match on 16 April when they were thrashed five to zero at St James' Park.

Continental Success

Yet they have moved forward from that point, with perhaps a demonstration of their progress emphasized on the weekend, when their opponents - a club steeped in continental heritage - employed a strategy and game plan deliberately aimed to try to nullify Palace's attack.

The plan failed.

The team overcame their rivals on Saturday to match the 18-game undefeated run last achieved between spring and summer 1969, with Bert Head as their manager.

Coach's View

"Our squad is so hungry to succeed, and so ambitious, and of course we aim to keep them pushing, and it is really easy to stay focused," stated the manager.

The unbeaten run additionally measures positively against sides on the international scene.

Regarding undefeated streaks, European giants the German champions are ranked behind across Europe's top divisions at nine matches.

"We are delighted that we were able to begin the continental competition on the road facing a very good team," added the manager.

Remarkable Results

Palace's form is even more remarkable considering the competition they have faced.

Their run contains two successes and a tie versus the Reds, an FA Cup final triumph over the champions, and stalemates at both the Gunners and their London opponents.

Commenting on TNT Sports, ex-international the analyst, echoed the feeling that Crystal Palace - strong contenders to lift the trophy - are in a successful era of their history.

"19 fixtures without loss, that is absolutely impressive. Credit to them, a maiden victory on the road in continental football," he said.

Numerical Overview

Only the Reds, the Gunners and City have won more domestic league points than Crystal Palace in 2025.

Their defensive unit has also conceded only three goals in their first six league matches the current campaign, even though the majority occurring versus clubs who placed in the top seven in 2024-25.

This marks an amazing transformation for a team that suffered losses in 5 of their first eight domestic games earlier and needed until 27 October to achieve a domestic victory.

"I'm not focusing about this run, because it has occurred, so for me it is crucial what comes next."