{
  "id": 3628963,
  "title": "Coventry, Crystal Palace move to shore up defences",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/coventry-crystal-palace-move-to-shore-up-defences-3628963",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T23:42:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/27/coventry-crystal-palace-move-to-shore-up-defences"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Coventry and Crystal Palace bolstered their defences on Wednesday following their opening-day Premier League defeats. Coventry signed defender Ethan Pinnock from Brentford, while Crystal Palace loaned Chelsea's Axel Disasi to the club.\n\nEthan Pinnock, 33, will provide valuable experience to the Sky Blues back-line as Frank Lampard's team aims to avoid a quick return to the Championship. Pinnock expressed his excitement about joining Coventry City and continuing his footballing journey with the club.\n\nMeanwhile, Crystal Palace secured Axel Disasi on loan for the season. The 28-year-old French defender, who spent part of last season on loan at West Ham, will bolster Palace's defence. Disasi previously joined Crystal Palace in January on loan.",
  "summary": "Ethan Pinnock signs for the Sky Blues from Brentford, while Chelsea defender Axel Disasi joins the Eagles on a season-long loan.",
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        "title": "Coventry, Crystal Palace move to shore up defences",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/coventry-crystal-palace-move-to-shore-up-defences",
        "published": "2026-08-26T23:42:34.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}