Palace's record January signings spark questions over a deeper crisis

Crystal Palace splashed big money in January, signing Strand Larsen (up to £48m) and Brennan Johnson after a turbulent spell that included a failed Dwight McNeil loan and exits for Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi; with Oliver Glasner set to leave and a collapsed Mateta transfer, Palace sit 12 games without a win in all competitions and remain among the league’s biggest xG underperformers. Critics wonder whether the two record-signings address core spine issues or merely gloss over deeper problems at Selhurst Park.