Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner makes 'amazing' verdict on Scott Parker and Burnley
Oliver Glasner expects Crystal Palace’s midweek trip to Burnley to be decided by the fine margins.
Scott Parker’s side return to Turf Moor looking to put an end to their four-game losing run.
While the pressure is on the Clarets to get back to winning ways off the back of Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to Brentford, Glasner has been suitably impressed with the job Parker has done in East Lancashire.
“Absolutely amazing,” he said, when asked to evaluate Parker’s impact. “And I was really impressed because of course we watched also the Championship competition last year and they didn't concede goals.
“It looked like they never concede goals and I think they've broken the record for conceding the fewest goals in the Championship and having 30 clean sheets in the whole competition.
“I also watched their game at Brentford now because it was on a Saturday and we played Sunday. It's similar like many games in the Premier League, small margins decided the game. They conceded a penalty then they got themselves one and then it was one situation where Brentford took the lead.
“Everything happened I think within the last 15 minutes before it was quite an open game. Tomorrow they are playing at home and I expect small margins to decide who takes the win.”
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Glasner has enjoyed a strong impact at Selhurst Park, lifting the FA Cup last season and subsequently qualifying for Europe.
The Austrian actually made his Palace debut against Burnley back in February 2024, coasting to a 3-0 victory over Vincent Kompany’s side.
“Yes it feels like a long time ago,” he reflected. “How many games have I managed for Palace since then? I think it's more than 80 [83 to be exact].
“It feels really far, far away. But of course I can remember Vincent Kompany was their manager and it was our first game at home at Selhurst. We had just two days of preparation and, of course, we managed to win 3-0.
“That was a great start. A very warm welcome at Selhurst. I will always remember. But yes, it feels a long time ago.”
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