Crystal Palace (h) pre-match thread

[mosssideblue]

I agree with all of this but can't see Manga getting the nod. Otamendi has looked suspect at times and is possibly our weakest link but I dont see him gettimg dropped in the prem. It's good that he has competition though from both Mangala and Vinny. Similar with the midfield where the 3 above all have to put in 9/10 or better or they are in danger of losing their place! Yaya, Gundogan and B Silva would probably start in every other prem team bar the chavs.

Ota over Mangler all day at the moment. The Mangler is still raw at Peps way and still has a lot to learn. Not saying he wont but as of today, he should be behind Ota in the pecking

 

[cyberblue]

Think the game is on Bein sport and Skynet

 

[BringBackSwales]

seeing Southampton 3 up at half time :)

Seeing Southampton 3 0 up at full time?

 

[Deepest Blue]

Ederson

Walker
Otamendi
Mangala
Mendy

Yaya
De Bruyne
D Silva

Sterling
Aguero
Sane


Bravo
Danilo
Stones
Delph
Bernardo
Diaz
Jesus

Give Dinho day off before starting vs his old team on Tuesday.

 

[domalino]

Ederson

Walker
Otamendi
Mangala
Mendy

Yaya
De Bruyne
D Silva

Sterling
Aguero
Sane


Bravo
Danilo
Stones
Delph
Bernardo
Diaz
Jesus

Give Dinho day off before starting vs his old team on Tuesday.

No thanks! After his performance on Wednesday we shouldn't want Yaya anywhere near the starting XI right now.

If we are a few goals up after an hour than maybe bring on Yaya or Delph but Fern is definitely neeeded from the 1st minute.

 

[vmsuhail]

And if we score in the first 5 - what do they do then?

They would still play the same to limit the damage. Hodgson is not Marco Silva to play an open game.

 

[allan harper]

Ederson, Walker, Otamendi, Stones, Mendy, De Bruyne, Fernandinho, Sterling, Dave, Sane, Aguero.
Subs: Bravo, Danilo, Kompany, Foden, Diaz, Bernardo, Jesus.

That's how I see us lining up, I think he'll keep one striker fresh for Tuesday night.

 

[Ethan23]

Ederson

Walker
Stones
Otamendi
Mendy

De Bruyne
Fernandinho
D Silva

Sane
Aguero
Jesus

City 2-0

 

[Chippy_boy]

After our swashbuckling last few games, I think this is going to be a tight one. Woy is a decent if boring manager, and he will not want a 6-0 thumping. Especially considering their dismal league form and the fixtures they have coming up (United, Chelsea).

So I expect him to have them well organised and defending for their lives. They don't have the quality to press us and cause any problems. If they do that, they will get thrashed. So they will play 9-0-1 for most of the game.

So I am going for a typical City, 20 attempts but only 1 goal. 1-0 City.

 

[Kinkys Left Foot]

^
Although I agree with Roys plan think it will be 2 - 0

 

[daflanger]

I am seeing everyone predicting we will have a festival of goals. Palace is a wounded bird and they will defend with everything they have. They are going to make this game very difficult for us. I just hope for a win and NO INJURIES!!

I think Gabriel Jesus will be rested as he played alot of games this month. Sane should start, he is getting back into form rapidly. I don't think this will be a comfortable win and Palace will fight for a draw so let's try to get this game out of the way for now win a 1-0 or 2-0 win. That would be sufficient

My team:

Ederson
Walker Stones Otamendi Mendy
Dinho
Silva KDB
Sterling Sane
Aguero

 

[Rudgey]

Does anyone know if you can walk all the way round the bottom tier or does the tunnel club being there stop this? Sat in 119 and got family in 101. Cheers

 

[Lancet Fluke]

After our swashbuckling last few games, I think this is going to be a tight one. Woy is a decent if boring manager, and he will not want a 6-0 thumping. Especially considering their dismal league form and the fixtures they have coming up (United, Chelsea).

So I expect him to have them well organised and defending for their lives. They don't have the quality to press us and cause any problems. If they do that, they will get thrashed. So they will play 9-0-1 for most of the game.

So I am going for a typical City, 20 attempts but only 1 goal. 1-0 City.

Broadly agree with that but don't think we will keep a clean sheet. They are bound to score their first league goal of the season tomorrow.

 

[Italian Manc]

Does anyone know if you can walk all the way round the bottom tier or does the tunnel club being there stop this? Sat in 119 and got family in 101. Cheers

It's blocked now. I'm in 104 and have mates in the SS and behind the away dugout I used to wander round to occasionally but can't anymore because of the tunnel club development.

 

[Manchester_lalala]

4-0 City, easy win.

 

[Deleted member 81382]

Ederson
Walker Stones Otamendi Mendy
Fernandinho
Sane Silva KDB Bernardo
Aguero

Bravo
Danilo
Kompany
Toure
Sterling
Jesus
Diaz

 

[The Lightbowne Cowboy]

Early goal is vital in this one in my most humble of opinions. If we get it, then I think the floodates could open big style. However, like we've seen with so many teams at home the last few years, the longer they go, the more in confidence they play with. But we're better this season, so I think we'll get that first goal early and smash em 4 0 or 4-1. I bloody hope so anyway !

 

[The Riot Club]

https://bitterandblue.sbnation.com/...-typical-city-potential-prepare-for-the-worst

That sums it up for me.

Anything less than a decent win will be embarrassing and frustrating. But I just can't shake off that typical City feeling.

 

[GazM]

City short odds at 2-15. Palace odds are 22-1. What could go wrong ?

 

[Juan King]

On paper we should batter them, but it's all set up for a typical City moment. I still think we will win but it might be tighter than some expect as I think Palace will come & just try to stop us playing.