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SELHURST PARK put on an almighty FA Cup after-party as Crystal Palace brushed aside Wolves and made more history.After winning the first trophy in the club’s history only 72 hours earlier, Oliver Glasner claimed another record by taking the Eagles past 50 points in the Premier League for the first time.Eddie Nketiah stepped up as Crystal Palace smashed Wolves 4-2Credit: ReutersThe Eagles got the FA Cup party going at Selhurst ParkCredit: GettyEddie Nketiah’s brace and Ben Chilwell’s first goal for the club, as well as another for Eberechi Eze, saw them past Wolves despite what must have been a few days of well-deserved celebrations.The result was another thing to celebrate, though this night had little to do with the actual football.Eagles fans had celebrated loud and proud under the Wembley arch, and now got to do it all over again.No one likes the fact that the Cup final was not the final game of the domestic season – but an evening like this is a persuasive argument for having it earlier.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPalace will have a trophy parade in south London on Monday, but this was a proper party at their place.Fans arrived early – many still in a happy daze.They were streaming out of the club shop with their limited edition Cup winners shirts.Bumper match day programmes, with the FA Cup on the front and emotional words from Marc Guehi, Steve Parish and Glasner, were being snapped up alongside commemorative scarves.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSParish, the chairman, gushed: “Saturday felt like a coming of age, the day we announced ourselves as a ‘proper football club’.”He was flanked in the stands by Mark Bright and former boss Alan Pardew, all with beaming smiles still fixed in place.How Crystal Palace outsmarted Man City in FA Cup finalSelhurst Park has long been the most atmospheric stadium in the capital, but it has rarely been this colourful and united, all four sides bouncing to their new ditty of “12th again, who gives a f***? We’ve won the FA Cup!”The Holmesdale End ran through the chants for each and every one of their Cup heroes – with the rest of the stadium following their lead.Red and blue balloons, as well as a few blow-up FA Cups, were tossed around the stands – where almost every fan had come in their colours.Substitutes were given huge ovations on their way to the dugout before Palace were led out by Ward, carrying his five-day old daughter, ahead of his final home game for the club.  Emmanuel Agbadou gave Wolves the leadCredit: PANketiah equalised just moments laterCredit: Shutterstock EditorialGlasner had tried to give the players as long as possible to celebrate Saturday’s triumph – not getting them back to prepare for this until Monday afternoon.He made seven changes, Guehi and Adam Wharton missing out with concussion injuries from the weekend and a couple of others on the bench likely still nursing sore heads for different reasons.For the most part it was easy to forget there was a game being played out in front of everyone.Selhurst sang about Saturday, about Glasner and their upcoming European tour.Nketiah bagged his second to put Palace aheadCredit: ReutersBen Chilwell then netted for his loan sideCredit: GettyThere was some football to enjoy along with the celebrations, however.Wolves took the lead through Emmanuel Agbadou, heading in after Jorgen Strand Larsen had nodded a corner across goal.Nketiah tried to clear but could not stop the ball before it had crossed the line.The Eagles No9 more than made up for that a moment later. The Wolves goal had not stopped the Palace party – but Nketiah took it up a notch.Jorgen Strand Larsen pulled one back for WolvesCredit: ReutersEbere Eze put the game to bed with a goal late onCredit: PASigned from Arsenal last summer, the striker had just one Premier League goal all season before tonight, but suddenly grabbed two in just five minutes.Nketiah first dispatched Romain Esse’s cutback with a well taken first-time finish before meeting an Ismaila Sarr cross six yards out – which came after some typically restless work from Daniel Munoz.There were still more feel-good stories after the break.Chilwell, a January signing from Chelsea, scored his first in red and blue when his free-kick took a heavy deflection off Agbadou in the Wolves wall and found the bottom corner.The result saw Palace reach 50 points in the Premier League for the first timeCredit: PAThe fans were in party mode after Oliver Glasner led them to FA Cup victoryCredit: AlamyWolves grabbed another back, Strand Larsen nodding in unmarked from Jean-Ricner Bellegarde’s corner and Dean Henderson put on another display of the heroics which had denied Manchester City, saving from Goncalo Guedes.No one was concerned whether Wolves would get level or not, but Eze made sure with a superb goal from the bench.Ward, who had collected a farewell card from the referee for a trip on Matheus Cunha, provided the most emotional moment of the night.Substituted in the 70th minute, the Eagles legend fell to his knees in the centre circle and could not stop the tears and neither could Parish watching from the stands.Read More on The SunThe right-back is departing after 13 years and could never have imagined he would do so to the sound of chants about him lifting the Cup.This was a night of celebration and saying goodbye, but another which showed Palace are going places. 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SOUTHAMPTON hope to appoint Will Still as their new manager this week.Saints have held extensive talks with the 32-year-old, who is leaving French club Lens and wants to be closer to family in England.Will Still is set to become Southampton’s new managerCredit: GettyStill has agreed terms on a contract, and the south coast side hope he will be confirmed in time to attend their final Premier League game of the season.Saints, who were relegated in early April, host Arsenal on the final day of the season this weekend.The club also held talks with Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl.Rohl had been the No1 choice for some time, but wants to take more time to make a decision over his future.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe German, a former assistant manager to Ralph Hasenhuttl at St. Mary’s, has interest from his home country which could prove more attractive than a Championship job.Saints were reluctant to be left waiting and moved quickly to land Still, who has also managed Reims in Ligue 1 as well as Lierse and Beerschot in Belgium.Lens are not owed any compensation should Still leave, though the same cannot be said for his coaching staff, which include brothers Edward and Nicolas.Still was born in Belgium to English parents and began his managerial career aged 24, admitting that his love of coaching was born through playing the much-loved Football Manager game.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSTalks over compensation for his coaching staff are ongoing and remain the only sticking point before the appointment can be confirmed.Saints have endured a horror season following promotion from the Championship last year.Adam Lallana reflects on going back to his boyhood club Southampton Russell Martin, who guided them back to the top flight, was sacked in December while his replacement, Ivan Juric, was axed once relegation was confirmed.Interim boss Simon Rusk has taken charge since then and managed to get the club past Derby’s all-time low points record of 11.They will, however, take some unwelcome records back to the Championship, becoming the first club to be relegated with seven games of a season left to be played. More

EVERTON have released a statement condemning “threatening” abuse aimed at Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s wife.Sandra Calvert-Lewin received a backlash from some fans on social media after posting in the wake of Everton’s final game at Goodison Park.Everton have condemned abuse aimed at the wife of striker Dominic Calvert-LewinCredit: Instagram / @jerzeUploading a picture of her hubby, who was a late sub in the 2-0 win over Southampton, she said: “30 goals at Goodison.”Top 3 ever. They might not shout about it – but we’re proud every single day.”After receiving some vile abuse, Sandra doubled down on her support for Calvert-Lewin.She added: “I’ve seen the unseen moments – the recovery, the doubt, the strength it took to keep going. The world saw Dominic Calvert-Lewin the footballer. I see the man I love. And I’m endlessly proud of both.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd now, Everton have released a statement slamming the disgraceful comments aimed at Calvert-Lewin’s partner.It read: “Everton Football Club strongly condemns the threatening, racist and misogynistic abuse directed towards the wife of Dominic Calvert-Lewin on social media.“This sinister and intimidating behaviour is not only deeply hurtful and distressing, it is also criminal — and does not represent the values of Everton or the overwhelming majority of our supporters.“The Club has a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of discriminatory and abuse behaviour.Most read in Football“We are working closely with Merseyside Police and the Premier League to ensure the individuals responsible are identified and held accountable for their actions.“Threats or abuse of any kind — whether online or in person — are completely unacceptable and have no place in our game or in society.“The Club urges anyone who sees or experiences such behaviour to report it to the authorities and relevant social media platforms immediately.“We will continue to offer our full support to Dominic and his family.”THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

MOHAMED SALAH produced the “miss of the season” during Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat to Brighton.The soon-to-be crowned Player of the Season could have wrapped up another Premier League Golden Boot there and then.Liverpool forward Mo Salah missed a golden chance to score at Brighton on MondayFans have called Salah’s fluff the ‘miss of the season’ after the attacker rolled his shot wide from five yards outWith Liverpool leading 2-1 at the Amex, Salah had a huge chance laid on a plate from Cody Gakpo’s low cross in the 54th minute.The Egyptian, poised just seven yards from goal and almost dead centre between the empty posts, looked certain to score.But the Ballon d’Or contender dragged his shot wide, with Bart Verbruggen’s goal gaping.As the home crowd jeered, Salah sulked into net in frustration, with the commentator saying: “Wow. An unbelievable miss from a player of his standards.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSIt meant Salah’s quest to break the Premier League’s goal involvement record went on.Salah’s double against Southampton on 8 March took him to 27 goals and 17 assists in 29 matches, just three goal involvements short of the record of 47, held jointly by Alan Shearer and Andy Cole.And after the footage went viral on social media, fans were equally in shock as they mocked one of the Prem’s greatest ever stars.One wrote: “What a miss! Don’t let this guy near the Ballon d’Or.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA second quizzed: “Wow. How can Salah miss from two yards out 😂.”A third added: “Salah just stopped caring the moment Liverpool won the title.”Cheeky Mo Salah reveals Liverpool’s Premier League title felt way better without Klopp, Mane and FirminoSalah also looked certain to beat the record of 20 Prem assists in a season, jointly held by Arsenal’s Thierry Henry and Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne.But he has provided just one goal and one assist in eight matches, leaving him still one short of the goal involvement record and two short of the assist tally.Salah’s miss also appeared to upset many Fantasy Football managers, who had been banking on him to earn them points.One wrote: “Mo Salah has just missed the target COMPLETELY from yards out. I am so done bro. Nah I’m fuming!”Salah is still one short of the goal involvement record and two short of the assist recordSalah, currently on 28 Prem goals this season, has five more than his closest Golden Boot rival Alexander Isak.Isak will need to score a handful against Everton on the final day, while Liverpool hosts FA Cup champs Crystal Palace.Arne Slot’s champions were leading at the time of Salah’s miss thanks to earlier strikes from Harvey Elliott and Dominik Szoboszlai. Those goals came either side of a first-half equaliser by Yasin Ayari.Read More on The SunTo rub salt into Salah’s wounds, Brighton hit back again to make it 2-2 when Kaoru Mitoma netted his third goal in four games in the 69th minute.The Seagulls, chasing European qualification, then secured all three points courtesy of a late goal from Jack Hinshelwood. More