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VIDEO: USMNT defender Chris Richards scores his first Premier League goal to get Oliver Glasner era underway in Crystal Palace win against Burnley

After a goalless first half, the Eagles were finally rewarded for their perseverance in the 68th minute with Richards stooping low to head home an inch-perfect cross from Jordan Ayew. Glasner was thrilled to see his team surge forward and even ended up on the pitch while celebrating the opener.

WHAT HAPPENED?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">AMERICAN CHRIS RICHARDS COMES UP BIG FOR CRYSTAL PALACE. 🇺🇸 The Alabama native heads home at the back post to give the Eagles a crucial lead! <a href="https://t.co/lWaMQW8mY1">pic.twitter.com/lWaMQW8mY1</a>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1761428916609106041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WATCH THE CLIP

Glasner was brought in at the helm until the end of the 2025-26 season after Roy Hodgson stepped down earlier this week. He is off to an emphatic start at Selhurst Park as Palace thumped Vincent Kompany's men by a 3-0 margin.The floodgates opened after Richards scored the first as Ayew turned in at the far post just three minutes to get the insurance goal. The margin further increased when Jean-Philippe Mateta converted from the spot after sending James Trafford the wrong way.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Richards became the 12th American player to score in Europe's top five leagues this season, which is a new record.

DID YOU KNOW

Palace climbed to the 14th spot after the victory over the Clarets. They have a stern test in their next match as they travel to north London to take on Tottenham next Saturday.

WHAT NEXT?

VIDEO: USMNT defender Chris Richards scores his first Premier League goal to get Oliver Glasner era underway in Crystal Palace win against Burnley | Goal.com US

USMNT defender Chris Richards headed home his first Premier League goal against Burnley to get the Oliver Glasner era underway in Crystal Palace.