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Crystal Palace has issued a strong warning to home fans about proper conduct ahead of their match against Nottingham Forest. The tension stems from UEFA's decision to demote Palace from the Europa League and promote Forest instead due to multi-club ownership rules. Police presence has been increased around Selhurst Park as Forest's team coach arrived under escort. Both teams are looking to build on promising starts to the Premier League season with some new signings available from the bench.

Key Points: Crystal Palace Warn Fans Before Tense Nottingham Forest Match

  • Palace demoted from Europa League due to multi-club ownership policy
  • Nottingham Forest promoted to continental tournament after CAS ruling
  • Increased police presence for Forest team coach arrival at Selhurst Park
  • Glasner makes two changes with Richards and Mitchell starting
  • Forest began season with perfect start thanks to Chris Wood brace
  • Both clubs have new signings starting from the bench for clash
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Crystal Palace remind supporters of conduct ahead of Nottingham Forest clash amidst tensions

Palace issues conduct reminder to home fans amid UEFA ruling tensions with Forest. Police presence increased for Selhurst Park Premier League clash.

"Ahead of today’s match, we would like to remind supporters that acts of discrimination, including inappropriate chanting, violence and entering the field of play, will not be tolerated at Selhurst Park. - Crystal Palace FC"

London, Aug 24

Crystal Palace have issued a warning, reminding their home fans of the guidelines surrounding their conduct ahead of the game against Nottingham Forest, given the tensions between the two sides in recent days.

Palace were demoted from the UEFA Europa League to the UEFA Conference League, citing their multi-club ownership policy and in their absence, Nottingham were promoted to the continental tournament, a decision which was accepted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after Palace's appeal.

The Nottingham Forest team coach arrived, escorted by some Police officers who have stepped up their presence today, given the tension between the two sides.

"Ahead of today’s match, we would like to remind supporters that acts of discrimination, including inappropriate chanting, violence and entering the field of play, will not be tolerated at Selhurst Park.

"Make the noise, come on you Palace," read the statement by the club on X.

Oliver Glasner has rotated two players from his starting XI on Thursday night, with Jefferson Lerma and Borna Sosa moving to the bench, and Chris Richards and Tyrick Mitchell both starting.

The Eagles will be hoping to build on a promising display on the opening weekend of the season, when only fine margins – and a VAR review – denied Glasner’s side victory against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Nottingham got off to the perfect start last weekend when Chris Wood’s brace and summer arrival Dan Ndoye’s first goal in Garibaldi set Forest on the way to three points on the opening weekend of the season.

The club has been busy in the transfer window with three new arrivals this week. Omari Hutchinson, James McAtee and Arnaud Kalimuendo are all startiing from the bench and may get a chance to get in some minutes on Sunday.

Squads:

Crystal Palace: Henderson (GK), Muñoz, Richards, Lacroix, Guéhi, Mitchell, Hughes, Wharton, Sarr, Devenny, Mateta.

Subs: Matthews (GK), Benítez (GK), Clyne, Lerma, Sosa, Rodney, Cardines, Esse, Edouard.

Nottingham Forest: Sels, Williams, Murillo, Milenkovic, Aina, Sangare, Anderson, Hudson-Odoi, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Wood.

Subs: Gunn, Morato, Douglad Luiz, Kalimuendo, Jesus, Hutchinson, Yates, McAtee, Boly.

- IANS

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Priya S
The UEFA decision seems unfair to Palace fans. Imagine working hard all season only to be demoted due to ownership rules. But violence is never the answer - the club is right to remind fans about proper conduct.
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David E
Police escort for the team bus? That's intense. Hope the match goes smoothly. Forest got lucky with the Europa spot but that's football rules. Palace should focus on winning today rather than past grievances.
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Ananya R
As an Indian football fan, I appreciate when clubs take responsibility for fan behavior. We've seen how ugly things can get in some leagues. Hope both sets of fans enjoy the game peacefully! 🙏
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Michael C
The statement says "make the noise" - that's the right approach! Indian stadiums are always loud but respectful. Hope Palace fans channel their frustration into supporting their team vocally rather than through violence.
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Sarah B
Interesting lineup changes by Glasner. Richards and Mitchell starting could be crucial. Hope the match lives up to the hype without any ugly incidents. Football should unite people, not divide them.

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