Crystal Palace (H) - Sat 27th Aug 15:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[SidJames]

For the love of God Pep...please dont play the inverted wing backs against Saha etc.

Honestly that system yesterday was suicide.

We literally had Bernado stuck out wide with Foden for long periods, Walker in midfield.Time and time again we were left exposed.

He should have changed that system after Newcastle 2nd goal.

Was the only reason Newcastle got a point yesterday because we were all over the place tactically in midfield and at the back.Making St Maximas look like a great player.

Would like to see Alvarez get a few minutes as well.

 

[SidJames]

Our defence is far from fine. Any team who have a bit of pace up top and are prepared to press us cause lots of trouble.
Why the fuck our defenders don't engage the attacker early instead of backing off is a mystery. All stones needed to do yesterday was put in a tackle just inside our half. Win the ball or foul him, no difference either way.

This VV

Hence why we shouldn't leave them exposed against players with pace.

Just like Newcastle,Palace play on a quick Counter with Saha.

We dont need a repeat performance of yesterday.

Bernado plays better in the middle.

 

[Tangled up in blue.]

I don't trust this fucking palace team, slimy bastards

 

[Brunswick Blue]

Watching the game Sunday I remember thinking what are Walker and Cancelo doing in midfield?? This need to change come Saturday or we'll be in trouble again.

 

[SJT]

Hope Foden puts his passing boots on. Last chance saloon with that.

 

[super_city_si]

Palace have given us problems but we didnt have Haaland. I think he'll be the difference

 

[chickaroon]

If the ball is squared when we’re through, we’ll win.

Exactly this. Haaland will be there.

 

[chickaroon]

When is Laporte due back from his injury?

Sometime in September.

 

[chickaroon]

We only have two senior centre backs that are fit. Hope neither one of them play in midweek.

 

[Stevieatlasblue]

Kick off time 15:00 (BST).

Not on TV in the UK but there are ways.

Putting this up as quite a few wont give a shit about the friendly in mid-week.

I'll save my team prediction until I've seen who plays in that friendly against Barcelona.

We need to bounce back from that draw. We owe Palace a beating, we didn't beat them last season and they're in great form so this could be tough.

Always a way.. if you know you know. Do we need to go out and buy a defensive back up?We’re very short on the ground at the moment. Palace will be a very tricky test against the champions. Newcastle was exciting football and this one will be no exception