Crystal Palace appear to have lost their way over the Premier League season so far turning their exciting and fresh football of last season into timid performances that have cost them valuable points over their first seven outings. Indeed, the Eagles had rocky patches over their previous campaign and Patrick Vieira’s team were far from perfect finishing 12th, but the entertaining performances put on at Selhurst Park were promising and a perceived insight into a bright future for Palace.

However, there is now something lacking in the team as they teeter on the edge of the relegation zone following several uninspiring displays that have ultimately led to no victories in their last four fixtures. As a result, the January transfer window could be a saving grace for Vieira when the opportunity arises in a few months to improve, strengthen and inject some ferocity into the team ahead of the second half of the season. Read More