Crystal Palace’s 2-2 draw with Manchester City at Selhurst Park on Saturday was a thrilling encounter that saw both teams create numerous scoring opportunities. However, for two of Palace’s key players, Ismaila Sarr and Marc Guehi, their performance was a disappointing one.
The duo in question failed to make a significant impact on the game, with Sarr’s lack of creativity and Guehi’s defensive frailties exposed by City’s attacking prowess. Sarr, who was rated 6/10, had a quiet game by his standards, failing to make a meaningful contribution to the game.
Guehi, who was also rated 6/10, had a disappointing game, struggling to cope with the physicality of City’s Erling Haaland. The English defender’s lack of aerial ability was exposed by Haaland’s header, and he was often outmuscled by the Norwegian striker.
The duo’s underwhelming display will be a concern for Palace manager Oliver Glasner, who will be looking for more from his key players in the coming weeks. With the Premier League table becoming increasingly congested, Palace will need all their players to be firing on all cylinders if they are to avoid relegation.
In contrast to Sarr and Guehi, other Palace players such as Will Hughes and Maxence Lacroix had outstanding games, scoring goals and providing assists. The duo’s performance will be a boost to Glasner’s team, but the manager will be aware that he needs all his players to be performing at a high level if they are to achieve their goals this season.
As the Premier League season enters its busiest period, Palace will need to be more consistent if they are to survive. The duo of Sarr and Guehi will need to step up their game if they are to help their team achieve their goals. With tough fixtures against Chelsea and Liverpool on the horizon, Palace will need all their players to be at the top of their game if they are to pick up vital points.
In the end, Palace’s draw with City was a missed opportunity for the Eagles to fly high. With a stronger performance from Sarr and Guehi, Palace may have been able to take all three points and move further away from the relegation zone. As it stands, Palace will have to regroup and refocus ahead of their next match against Chelsea.
