Lacroix Completes £51m Move to Chelsea
Chelsea have completed the signing of French defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a deal worth £51m.
Chelsea have completed the signing of French defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a deal worth £51m.
The third round of the FA Cup delivered one of the most dramatic Saturdays in the competition’s recent history with a famous giant-killing win and a huge scoreline for Manchester City. (more…)
Holders Newcastle United will face Manchester City, while Chelsea will play either Arsenal or Crystal Palace in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
Since arriving at Selhurst Park, Maxence Lacroix has become an integral part of a squad that has transformed into one of the most formidable in the country, lifting the FA Cup and Community Shield in their first full season together.
Magic has been in the air this year, giving us fairytale stories across football’s landscape. League champions around the world have largely followed the script, but knockout competitions have spat out a list of unexpected winners. From underdogs few would consider to sleeping giants awakening, here is a list of the shock champions with the length of their trophy drought in brackets, writes Mark Lemke.
Arsenal were forced to settle for a draw after they played to a thrilling 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Wednesday.
Bayern Munich have confirmed the signing of winger Michael Olise from Crystal Palace for a transfer fee around £50-million.
Liverpool suffered a major blow to their Premier League title hopes after they suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at Anfield on Sunday.
Kevin De Bruyne scored a brace as Manchester City secured a thrilling 4-2 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
Conor Gallagher netted a brace as Chelsea came from behind to secure a 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in the Premier League on Monday.