The Premier League weekend wasn’t short of talking points, and Crystal Palace’s goalless draw against Chelsea managed to stir up plenty of post-match discussion.
What really caught attention wasn’t the scoreline, but a strange moment between Palace defender Marc Guehi and manager Oliver Glasner.
Instead of exchanging words after the final whistle, Guehi appeared to head straight for the tunnel—leaving his manager hanging in full view of the cameras.
That small gesture instantly sparked debate, especially once Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane got involved.
Roy Keane’s Outburst Over Modern Football Habits
Keane, never one to shy away from blunt opinions, didn’t mince his words about the scene.
He argued that managers heading onto the pitch for a quick chat with players has become a trend in football—but one he’s not fond of.
For him, conversations belong in the dressing room, not under the spotlight of live TV.
With his trademark sarcasm, Keane even compared the practice to comedian Peter Kay’s famous “garlic bread” joke, calling it the “new garlic bread” fad in football.
His point was simple: after a tough, exhausting match, players don’t want unnecessary small talk in front of the crowd.
They’d rather get down the tunnel, cool off, and talk privately if needed.
Pundits Split Over Guehi’s Tunnel Dash
Micah Richards, sitting alongside Keane, took a more balanced approach.
He suggested that maybe Guehi had a knock or was simply too drained to engage.
The fact that teammate Jean-Philippe Mateta also looked puzzled, turning his head as if to ask “what happened?”, only added more intrigue to the situation.
Daniel Sturridge chimed in too, questioning whether Glasner’s gesture was just performative for the cameras.
He reasoned that Guehi might have chosen to deal with it later in the dressing room, away from the spotlight.
Eberechi Eze’s Emotional Goodbye?
If Guehi’s tunnel exit raised eyebrows, Eberechi Eze’s reaction created even bigger speculation.
The Palace star looked teary-eyed after being subbed off in the 84th minute, and at full-time he took time to soak in the support from Palace’s travelling fans.
Many observers interpreted it as a farewell moment, especially with Tottenham Hotspur reportedly closing in on a move for the midfielder.
Sturridge admitted it “looked emotional” and suggested that if this really was goodbye, Eze had been a brilliant servant to the club.
The Palace fans’ warm response only deepened the sense that change is on the horizon.
Palace’s Position in the Football Food Chain
Keane, however, looked at the situation from a broader perspective.
He argued that Palace should see it as a positive sign when bigger clubs come knocking for their players.
In his words, it’s “part of the food chain”—a natural cycle in football where talent moves upwards for big money, often in deals worth £50 million or more.
While losing stars like Guehi and Eze would be a huge blow on the pitch, Keane pointed out that it’s also proof of the players’ growth and the club’s development.
What Comes Next for Palace?
With two of their most influential players possibly heading for the exit, Crystal Palace might be looking at a new era.
Guehi’s future remains uncertain with Liverpool showing interest, while Eze looks closer to sealing a switch to Tottenham.
Whatever happens, one thing is clear—their stalemate at Stamford Bridge could end up being remembered not for the football itself, but for the emotional and dramatic signals it sent about the future of two England internationals.
