Palace welcome the Black Cats to South London having made an unbeaten start to the 2025/26 campaign, following draws with Chelsea and Nottingham Forest, before a 3-0 win at Aston Villa before the international break. Before Saturday's clash at Selhurst Park, Glasner reflected on the team’s early-season momentum, squad cohesion, and the blend of youth and new additions. Speaking on the success and togetherness of the squad, Glasner said: “I think that’s important, we’ve now been together for many months and it’s not just the last 14 games. I think in 2025 we’ve lost just four in 31 games. And that doesn’t just mean the back three or the ‘keeper - it’s really the whole team.