Under-pressure head coaches Igor Tudor and Oliver Glasner faced the press ahead of Thursday's Premier League match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Tudor had strong words for his players following their 2-1 defeat to Fulham on Sunday, but added that there are no must-win games. Whether that proves to be the case, of course, remains to be seen -- Spurs sit just four points above the relegation zone and there are already murmurings that fans are unhappy with the new manager.
It's not looking much rosier for Glasner, who will be without Jean-Philippe Mateta and Maxence Lacroix through injury and suspension, respectively. He will, however, be able to recall Jefferson Lerma, who is fit again after a four-game absence.
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Tudor has a reputation for turning clubs' fortunes around in a short space of time, but the Croatian has lost both of his first two games in charge, to Arsenal and Fulham, respectively.
Spurs' display at Craven Cottage was particularly alarming, and Fulham could easily have scored more than the two which were provided by Harry Wilson and Alex Iwobi.
As the only team yet to record a Premier League win in 2026, Tudor's side will have to start picking up points soon or risk one of the most notable relegations in the league's history.
Crystal Palace, meanwhile, have won just two of their 10 Premier League games since Christmas. Glasner, who once appeared untouchable at Selhurst Park, has faced intense criticism from fans.
They come into Thursday's game on the back of a disappointing loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Defender Maxence Lacroix gave the visitors the perfect start with a goal in the fourth minute, but gave away and penalty and was sent off when he brought down Matheus Cunha in the second half.
Bruno Fernandes scored the resulting penalty, then assisted Benjamin Sesko for the winning goal.
On Monday the Austrian denied that his side are prioritising the Europa Conference League. Palace are through to the round of 16, where they will face Cypriot side AEK Larnaca.