Fresh off their first-ever FA Cup triumph, Crystal Palace continued to rewrite club history with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Selhurst Park — a match that marked both celebration and continued momentum under manager Oliver Glasner.
Eddie Nketiah, the £30 million summer signing from Arsenal, was the star of the evening, netting twice to lead the Eagles to their highest-ever Premier League points tally.
Though Emmanuel Agbadou gave Wolves a 1-0 lead midway through the first half, Palace quickly found their rhythm. Nketiah smashed in a powerful equaliser before adding a poacher’s finish from Ismaila Sarr’s teasing cross to put Palace ahead before the break.
Ben Chilwell’s deflected free-kick early in the second half extended the lead to 3-1, but Wolves responded through Jorgen Strand Larsen’s well-taken header in the 62nd minute — the Norwegian’s 14th league goal of the season.
Eberechi Eze, fresh from his heroics at Wembley, sealed the deal with a composed finish after coming off the bench, securing the Eagles’ 52nd point of the season — a Premier League record for the club and their best top-flight tally since 1991-92.
The win lifts Palace firmly into mid-table security in 12th place, capping off a week of celebration for their fans. Wolves, meanwhile, slipped to 14th and are now on a three-game losing streak after previously enjoying a strong run of form.
Stat Watch: Palace are the first Premier League team to cross the 50-point mark in a season after going winless in their first eight matches. Wolves’ Strand Larsen has now scored more goals (7) than any other player since the start of March.
