London: Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner believes his team's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday was better than their performance in the FA Cup final against the same opponents, despite the contrasting outcomes. In a surprising statement, Glasner reflected on the team's efforts positively, even though they suffered a significant loss.
According to Thai News Agency, the match ended in a decisive victory for Manchester City, with two goals from Erling Haaland and one from Phil Foden. However, Glasner pointed out that the scoreline did not accurately represent the competitive nature of the game. Crystal Palace managed to make 16 shots on goal, compared to Manchester City's 7 attempts.
Moreover, Crystal Palace came close to scoring on multiple occasions, with both Jeremy Pino and Adam Wharton hitting the post or crossbar during the match. This added to Glasner's belief that his team showed potential and resilience despite the unfavorable result.