Despite Crystal Palace's 0-3 defeat to Manchester City in this round of Premier League matches, manager Oliver Glasner believes that the team's overall performance was significantly better than the scoreline suggests.

Glasner pointed out that the key to the outcome of the match was not the overall performance, but the difference in the two sides' ability to seize opportunities in the penalty area.

In a post-match interview, Glasner stated frankly: "We limited their shots while creating more chances for ourselves, but Manchester City were more efficient in key areas, which is why they won."

Looking back at the first half, Glasner praised his team's defensive organization. He said, "There were many parts of the game that I was pleased with. In the first half, we only allowed the opponent two shots, yet we were down 0-1, which shows their individual ability and finishing quality. If we want to win games like this, we must be more ruthless."

“I think we created more chances than they did today, but they scored. We missed some chances. However, I believe this game will definitely help us grow. We will learn from it and strive to do better.”

Regarding Manchester City's second goal, Glasner believed it stemmed from a quick counter-attack after conceding a goal, and reiterated the efficiency of top teams in transition. He also mentioned Crystal Palace's numerous attacking threats, including hitting the post and creating clear-cut chances, believing these subtle differences ultimately determined the outcome of the match.

With the current schedule extremely tight, Glasna emphasized that the team will focus on adjustments and preparations, striving to turn this defeat into motivation for progress.