Even though as I write this things have already changed, one thing hasn't changed. Before the start of play in the Barclays Premier League this weekend, it was already mathematically impossible for Crystal Palace FC to be relegated this season - i.e., be sent down to the second tier of British football (which we call soccer) by dubious virtue of being one of the bottom three teams in the Premier League point standings.
This article reviews the status of all the times that could still get relegated, and as you'll note, the Palace is not among them. In fact, when the article was written, CP was in 11th place.
It's a remarkable turnaround for a team that just moved up, and didn't look too hot to start the season. But new manager Tony Pulis and his new philosophy, plus a couple of effective transfer players, got them going and got them moving up. The quirky take-the-points and run victory over mighty Chelsea (who I still like as a team) was pretty useful in moving them from possible relegation to nearly in the top 10.
Now that Liverpool is probably going to win the Premier League title, the most drama is left for the relegation-or-not showdowns of the next couple of weeks.
Overview of relegation battle
Crystal Palace - Barclays Premier League page
Their next two games, Sunday 4/27 against Manchester City and the following weekend v. Liverpool figure to be tough. But no matter what happens, they are safe. Quite a season.
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