Prem loans... time to Jack it in

HE GOT EVERTON'S WINNER LAST TIME AGAINST PALACE BUT GREALISH CAN'T PLAY AT PARENT CLUB CITY THIS WEEKEND... THE SYSTEM IS FLAWED AND NEEDS TO BE OVERHAULED

- BY ANDY DUNN

CRYSTAL PALACE'S smooth start to the season hit its first serious bump in the road when Oliver Glasner's side were beaten by Everton.

Defeat in the most recent round of Premier League fixtures meant Palace were overtaken by Manchester City in the table.

Pep Guardiola’s side are now a point and a place ahead in fifth position.

On the resumption of the club programme, City themselves face an Everton team whose mild rejuvenation at a new stadium can only have been enhanced by that late winner in the 2-1 victory over Palace.

David Moyes’ men should be buoyant going to the Etihad - well, as buoyant as any team that has not won at a particular venue in 15 years can be.

As buoyant as any team managed by a coach who has been beaten 13 times by Guardiola, drawing on three occasions and winning only once, can be.