Crystal Palace (H) | Pre-Match Thread

[Ric]

Am expecting a difficult game today. Think Eze and Zaha will cause our full backs problems. Would be nice to get an early goal or two to settle the nerves.

 

[Kippax77]

Need to show off the size of the gulf in class between us tonight.
Surely easy win if we convert our chances.
And surely a clean sheet if that "natural goal scoring machine" Benteke is playing for them!

 

[hihosilva]

Am expecting a difficult game today. Think Eze and Zaha will cause our full backs problems. Would be nice to get an early goal or two to settle the nerves.

Walker needs to start this one to stop the Zaha threat

 

[hihosilva]

Ederson
Walker Stones Dias Cancelo
Rodri Gundagan
Debruyne
Marhez Jesus Foden

 

[super yaya]

Am expecting a difficult game today. Think Eze and Zaha will cause our full backs problems. Would be nice to get an early goal or two to settle the nerves.

Walker and Cancelo at full backs today to combat them.
Fernandinho in for Rodri

Am expecting a difficult game today. Think Eze and Zaha will cause our full backs problems. Would be nice to get an early goal or two to settle the nerves.

Walker and Cancelo at full backs today to combat them.
Fernandinho in for Rodri

 

[Ancient Citizen]

Am expecting a difficult game today. Think Eze and Zaha will cause our full backs problems. Would be nice to get an early goal or two to settle the nerves.

So am I, Palace have stopped us scoring recently, and I expect a similar
set up and a repeat of how they played us. That said, Pep has tightened the defence so much, that not many break through it, and I'm hoping he's got
this game sorted this time.

 

[Horlocksleftpeg]

Ederson
Walker Stones Dias Cancelo
Rodri
Gundogan KDB
Bernardo Jesus Foden

Mahrez and Sterling to spend some time on the bench watching 2 hard working and tenacious wide men.

 

[hihosilva]

Walker and Cancelo at full backs today to combat them.
Fernandinho in for Rodri

Walker and Cancelo at full backs today to combat them.
Fernandinho in for Rodri

I heard you the first time

 

[super yaya]

Signal issues :)

 

[Xhavenjoe]

I have a feeling Zinchenko may start.
I don't think Pep takes the speed of Palaces wing players as seriously as the posters in this thread.

 

[PistonBlue]

Huge game this and one we have to win. With the history twins playing earlier in the game of the universe, anything but a rag win is good for us. Have to take advantage.

 

[LucahArchie10]

Got a feeling Pep will only change the front 3 today with the possibility of Dino in for Rodri

After sulking during the week & Absalutely never in a million should have taken that penalty but I recon Sterling starts on the right today & Gabby unfortunately will start

I also think Zinchenko keeps his place
Personally I wouldnt leave Cancelo Bernardo or Phil out of any starting 11

Ederson
Stones Dias
Cancelo Zinchenko
Dino
Kev Gundagun
Sterling Phil
Jesus

 

[oasisband909]

Surely some rotation today after what looked like a bunch of knackered lads second half midweek

Ede
Walker
Stones
Diaz
Mendy

Ferna
Gundog
KDB

Torres
Jesus
Bernie

 

[oasisband909]

Always an enjoyable piece of pornography, admittedly. But that's exactly why I want them to steal a draw today. Because they are bang average, and nobody who doesn't take my eyes out of their sockets is going to convince me otherwise. Liverpool, on the other hand, are not bang average. Loathe them or loathe them, they're just not, even if they're wobbly this year. It's important for them to drop points here and there.

i dont know what to think today. Any result at Anfield has an up side to it.

Even a draw for United will leave them feeling like its a good result though and keep their run going. But a Liverpool win certainly puts them back on track and they’re a far more dangerous opponent when they have 2 fit centre backs, which very shortly they will.

On the flip side im absolutely desperate for Liverpool’s undefeated home record to go cos they never shut up about it.

 

[mosssideblue]

Ederson
Walker Stones Dias Cancelo
Rodri Gundagan
Debruyne
Marhez Jesus Foden

I like that line up, although would rather Torres for Mahrez

 

[super yaya]

Ederson
Walker Stones Dias Cancelo
Fernandinho
Gundogan De Bruyne
Bernardo Torres Foden

 

[oldius]

There's a reason Pep is focused on CP, City have struggled to get 3 pts against them at home. A big reason why I suspect he will do his best to ensure the team is mentally prepared to up the tempo & intensity to break them down

Palace play with width although they like to attack from that left side so pressure will be on the fullbacks. They rely on winning the ball deep and 1v1 battles - In particular, Zaha always presents problems

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Looks like a strong XI, a lot of ball winners in that front 7

Same as mine!

 

[blue b4 the moon]

i dont know what to think today. Any result at Anfield has an up side to it.

Even a draw for United will leave them feeling like its a good result though and keep their run going. But a Liverpool win certainly puts them back on track and they’re a far more dangerous opponent when they have 2 fit centre backs, which very shortly they will.

On the flip side im absolutely desperate for Liverpool’s undefeated home record to go cos they never shut up about it.

Yeah best result is a draw ideally 1-1 with lots of celebrations & a few red cards. Next best option is probably a raggy win & for that reason I'll not be tuning in at all.

 

[oasisband909]

Yeah best result is a draw ideally 1-1 with lots of celebrations & a few red cards. Next best option is probably a raggy win & for that reason I'll not be tuning in at all.

ive just been listening to the radio and the united wankathon. get em stuffed

 

[Mike Cledford]

We need an early goal to settle the nerves - mine!
Perhaps l will swear less at Mahrez then.