Amid a golden period for Crystal Palace, there is little reason to complain.
Oliver Glasner has brought two trophies to Selhurst Park, is currently on an 18-game unbeaten run and has the Eagles sitting third in the Premier League.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 1 |  LiverpoolLiverpool | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 15 |
| 2 |  ArsenalArsenal | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 13 |
| 3 |  Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 12 |
| 4 |  TottenhamTottenham | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
However, if there is one complaint, it is that few young talents are being given opportunities to make a name for themselves like Justin Devenny – whose emergence came due to an injury crisis.
Having said that, if Ben Casey keeps his current form up, Glasner will surely have to act.
Ben Casey sits top of the U18 Premier League scoring charts after incredible start to the 2025/26 campaign
Crystal Palace have history when it comes to developing top prospects, such as Wilfried Zaha, Nathaniel Clyne, Victor Moses, Tyrick Mitchell and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Casey could be next off the conveyor belt.
| Position | Games | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striker | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| Right Winger | 1 | 3 | 0 |
The England U16 international has already scored ten goals across just six appearances in the U18 Premier League so far this season, averaging a strike every 51 minutes.
No player – not even the precocious JJ Gabriel, who has already trained with Manchester United – can boast a better record.
With plenty of football on the schedule for Crystal Palace this season thanks to the UEFA Conference League, Casey could well earn himself a senior debut if he manages to maintain this superb form.
Crystal Palace set to welcome another Casey to the academy
Casey is set to be joined by his namesake in the youth ranks.
Crystal Palace are signing Dan Casey from Arsenal after he rejected a professional contract in north London, a talent who bagged 18 goals in just 21 appearances in the U18 Premier League last term.
We understand there is no relation between the two prospects.
It was a shame to lose Reggie Watson to Chelsea – as well as Jesse Derry – and also Samuel Lusale to Manchester United, but the youth ranks at Crystal Palace appear to be in fine shape nonetheless.
