Crystal Palace have endured a mixed start to the Premier League season. It took the Eagles nine attempts to win their first game of the campaign, securing a narrow victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park.

Barring blips against Arsenal and Fulham, Palace’s first win of the season enabled the South London outfit to enjoy an upturn in form, picking up 17 points from their past 11 Premier League games.

While performances have not always been pretty, Oliver Glasner’s side have started turning their season around. Exactly halfway through the campaign, Palace sit 15th in the top flight with 20 points.

Here are Bobby Manzi’s player ratings at the midway point of Crystal Palace’s 12th consecutive season in the Premier League.

Dean Henderson - 8 

Player of the Season so far. The shot-stopper has been sensational in a Crystal Palace shirt. He has regularly kept his side in games this term – conceding 25 times with an xGOT (expected goals on target) of 29 faced.

Keeping four clean sheets, Henderson’s best display came against Manchester United in September when he single-handedly earned his side a point.

Not only has Henderson been superb in net, but the keeper has embodied passion, completely buying into the football club and building a great relationship with the supporters.

The 27-year-old’s distribution remains an element for improvement. However, the Manchester United academy graduate has shown progress in recent weeks, delivering some pinpoint long balls to Jean-Philippe Mateta.

(Image: PA)Tyrick Mitchell - 6 

It has been a mediocre campaign for the academy graduate. There have been moments of brilliance alongside spells of prodigality.

Defensively, the 25-year-old has made very few mistakes, and, more often than not, he wins his battle on the left-hand side. Though, his offensive contributions tell a different story.

Mitchell is a defensive full-back attempting to perform as an attacking wing-back. There is a significant offensive trade-off.

Occasionally, there is a perfect delivery, such as a dazzling cross to set up Ismailla Sarr’s goal against Brighton. But too often, his ectopic positioning leads to the defender making poor decisions in attack.

Marc Guehi - 7.5

When Newcastle came knocking for the England international in the summer, Steve Parish commanded a £75 million fee for the defender. In the first half of the campaign, he has shown exactly why he is worth the substantial fee.

Assured in possession, strong in defending, always measured, and happy to galavant forward with the ball, Guehi is the perfect modern centre-half.

To top off his fantastic footballing quality, the 24-year-old has exhibited sensational leadership, stepping up to captain the club.

Maxence Lacroix - 7.5 

Monstrous. The summer addition has fit into the back three like a glove. Since making his debut in Palace’s 2-2 draw with Leicester, Lacroix has played every minute for Glasner’s side, keeping four clean sheets while also scoring against Manchester City.

Occupying the centre of the back three, he marshalls the backline expertly with his strength in tackles and ability to compete aerially. The Frenchman is efficient in possession, but the supreme element of his game is the ability to repeatedly rescue his side with superhuman recovery pace.

Trevoh Chalobah - 6.5

Was unavailable for three weeks after joining Crystal Palace on loan from Chelsea. Took a while to get up to scratch following the void of a pre-season.

On the whole, he has been pretty solid despite being inconsistent at times. Scored three headers, including the opener against rivals Brighton in December’s 3-1 victory.

Chadi Riad - 5 

Joined from Barcelona for £12 million plus add-ons in the summer. Unfortunately, he sustained an MCL injury in just his second appearance for the South London side. Showed promise in his first league game. Returned to the bench in last week's win over Southampton.

Chris Richards - 5.5 

Began the season at centre-back before Chalobah displaced him. Struggled with injury for a large portion of the campaign. In his 536 minutes, the American has proved to be a capable deputy. Played 90 minutes in the questionable defensive display against Arsenal. Par.

Nathaniel Clyne - 5.5

Has not been afforded many chances, clocking up less than 400 minutes this season. Capable of doing a job. A sufficient understudy. Started at wing-back in Palace’s 5-1 loss to Arsenal, much better suited to playing as a centre-back at this stage of his career.

Daniel Munoz - 7 

Besides a dodgy display against bottom-of-the-table Southampton, Munoz has been among Palace’s top performers this term.

The Colombian never stops working and is fierce when defending while always attempting to be involved in attack.

Chances regularly fall his way. Has two league goals – a slight underperformance – but his attacking contributions are exactly what Palace need at wing-back.

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Cheick Doucoure - 5 

Five seems harsh, considering the Malian has spent a year on the sidelines. However, the season has been a struggle for Doucoure.

There have been glimmers of his quality. He is slowly improving on the ball, but quite often, he has struggled to keep up with play. Lacks match sharpness. Will take time to get back to his best.

Adam Wharton - 6

Warrior. Played eight games with an excruciating groin injury – they were not perfect displays, but he showed signs of his tremendous talent. A more than fair effort.

Endured surgery at the start of November and has yet to return. Palace have missed his incisive array of passing in the middle of the park.

Jefferson Lerma - 7

Has been the engine in the Crystal Palace midfield. Formed a reliable partnership with Will Hughes in the absence of Wharton. Rarely dispossessed or dribbled past, strong in duels and loves a recovery. Sound in possession. Stalwart.

Will Hughes - 7 

The fan favourite has enjoyed an impressive season in South London. Yes, he loves a yellow card and occasionally finds himself behind play, but, on the whole, his efforts have been positive.

Dedicated in the middle of the park, he always works hard and possesses impressive technical ability.

Hughes' best asset has been his ability to create chances, with only Eberechi Eze and Mitchell crafting more for the Eagles this season.

The Englishman has three assists to his name, including an elegant through ball to Munoz against Manchester City. Edging towards cult hero status.

Justin Devenny - 6

Palace’s poor transfer business, leaving themselves short in attack, had one benefit – the unexpected rise of Devenny. While the 21-year-old is unlikely to become a regular starter for Glasner’s side, his eight top-flight outings have been commendable.

In his second league start, the Northern Ireland international netted a tasteful goal on the counter-attack to give Palace the lead against Aston Villa. Chirpy.

(Image: PA)Jeffrey Schlupp - 4

Substandard. Incapable of competing in the Premier League. He was once one of the quickest players at the club and now struggles to move freely. A sad sight, should have moved on at the end of last season.

Eberechi Eze - 6

Distinctly average. In terms of pure talent, Eze should be Crystal Palace’s best attacker. However, his inability to put chances away due to his lack of confidence has been costly for Glasner’s side this term.

Palace’s talisman has four goal contributions while having squandered six big chances – he must improve his conversion rate in the second half of the season. Displaying peeps of his class, Eze's two goals against Chelsea and Southampton were right out of the top drawer.

Besides his shallow goalscoring form, the Englishman has floated in and out of games too much this season. Disappointing.

Daichi Kamada - 4

There were huge expectations when Kamada joined Crystal Palace, having previously won the Europa League under the guidance of Glasner. A creative ten who knows the system – Palace believed they struck gold.

Yet, four months after signing, the Japanese international has yet to live up to his sky-high expectations.

Kamada has been wasteful in possession and erratic without the ball. A thoughtless red card against Fulham epitomised his ineffectiveness.

Without trying to conjure excuses for Palace’s highest-paid summer arrival, some of his issues tend to come from trying too hard and making silly mistakes because of it. If Kamada relaxes, he might find his adjustment to English football a tad simpler.

(Image: PA)Ismaila Sarr - 7

Dougie Freedman had chased Sarr’s signature since the dawn of time, and his body of work since joining the Selhurst Park side has rewarded his perseverance. Four goals, two assists and a persistent threat – what’s not to love?

Sarr’s pace is astonishing, Palace thread a ball in behind a defence and the attacker is away. Particularly against a high line, he has been borderline unplayable.

A quiet character but always works hard. The Senegalese international scored twice in Palace’s empathic 3-1 win over rivals Brighton; he’ll find it difficult to top that moment. Radiant.

Jean-Philippe Mateta - 6.5

Since Glasner joined Crystal Palace, Mateta has experienced a transformation in form– honing in on his aerial ability while improving his hold-up play.

The close of last season saw the striker put in first-class goalscoring numbers. However, due to Palace’s reduced chance creation this term, the forward has struggled to match his sublime figures – netting just four times.

Mateta has slightly underperformed his xG (expected goals), but it is not a cause for concern with his fine finishing ability on show against Leicester (x2), Spurs and Ipswich.

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Eddie Nketiah - 5

Underwhelming. Signed from Arsenal for £30 million, the striker has shown very few signs of promise. His contributions have been limited, but that should be caveated with his lack of minutes in his natural position.

Scored twice in the EFL Cup, including a fantastic header against his former side. Needs time, it would be silly to write him off at this stage.