While I don't appreciate Mousanda's attitude, I would like to see him play more often, maybe a second half substitution for Pedro (hazard depending on how well it's going) would work rather nicely there

He already messed up that chance and Conte doesn't give second chances.

Luz into midfield solves the problem for me

cesc comes on at 70 minutes against tired players

 

On 10/10/2017 at 17:38, Scott Harris said:

Yep, a lot expect an easy win but i think it will be the opposite. I don't like predicting Premier League results anymore because you never know with this league. Crystal Palace have been awful, but a lot of teams have been awful over the years and have found a win.

I have no doubt Palace will be trying to surprise us and even up their performance given that they've been a bit of a bogey team over the years, they've even still got quality players. If they got relegated I could bet half of their first 11 would be bought by other Premier League teams.

But let's be real here, we should not be losing this whatsoever, and we shouldn't be expecting an upset just because it's the Premier League. That's not down to us being great, that's down to them being atrocious at the moment, if we are to give them a glimmer of hope this early in the season then that's on us. That'll just be embarrassing and inexcusable, to say the least, they'll be without some of their best players also. 

I'm not saying it would be the end of the world or the end of the season if we dropped 3 points but it certainly wouldn't look good for our title chances this season would it, if we can't beat a team that's broken a record for not scoring a single goal. 

3 hours ago, wallosh said:

He already messed up that chance and Conte doesn't give second chances.

A young lad messing up once, seems a bit harsh, it's not like he continuously acted like Costa, I think even Conte won't throw him under the bridge because of one instagram post

On 05/10/2017 at 09:51, Nibs said:

Ooh careful!!

CPFC always raise their game against us and their fans (who are some of the nosiest) will be well up for it.

MUST win and I will be gutted if we concede a goal to them. I know Benteke is out - anyone know if Zaha is back for them? He's been out bit he looked okay when I saw him driving his Lamborghini through Croydon last week!!

You saw Zaha in his Caha?

One good game a season, usually against us. A complete fraud of a footballer. Was praying Tottenham spent big on him in the summer.

13 hours ago, Slojo said:

I have no doubt Palace will be trying to surprise us and even up their performance given that they've been a bit of a bogey team over the years, they've even still got quality players. If they got relegated I could bet half of their first 11 would be bought by other Premier League teams.

But let's be real here, we should not be losing this whatsoever, and we shouldn't be expecting an upset just because it's the Premier League. That's not down to us being great, that's down to them being atrocious at the moment, if we are to give them a glimmer of hope this early in the season then that's on us. That'll just be embarrassing and inexcusable, to say the least, they'll be without some of their best players also. 

I'm not saying it would be the end of the world or the end of the season if we dropped 3 points but it certainly wouldn't look good for our title chances this season would it, if we can't beat a team that's broken a record for not scoring a single goal. 

Match day! welcome back proper football, up early, spoons for breakfast at 8, then train up to Thornton heath pre beer in spoons by station, just love a match day, now don't spoil the day Chelsea "carefree"

If Morata isn't available, I would play a false 9 with Hazard in the centre, Willian and Pedro playing around him and Bakayoko and Luiz providing the midfield shield (assuming Luiz is available of course).

Later on I would introduce Cesc and maybe Musonda if we have the goals on the board. Later on in the game, a sort of 3-5-1-1 with Batshuayi at the top with Cesc feeding him might be possible too. It depends on how things unfold.

We should really be winning this game nonetheless. 

7 games played and not a single goal scored for Palace this season. No excuses, we should destroy them.

Having said that, can see it ending in a 2 all draw

1 hour ago, Amputechture said:

7 games played and not a single goal scored for Palace this season. No excuses, we should destroy them.

Having said that, can see it ending in a 2 all draw

Yea but they have Roy now who won the World Cup with England 

If Morata isn't available, I would play a false 9 with Hazard in the centre, Willian and Pedro playing around him and Bakayoko and Luiz providing the midfield shield (assuming Luiz is available of course).
Later on I would introduce Cesc and maybe Musonda if we have the goals on the board. Later on in the game, a sort of 3-5-1-1 with Batshuayi at the top with Cesc feeding him might be possible too. It depends on how things unfold.
We should really be winning this game nonetheless. 

If michy can't get a run out against CP then what's the point in him being here...

Match day.Whatever the side,no complacency.....COME ON YOU BLUES !

We gonna see if Fabregas-Bakayoko make the difference !!! Come on blueees !!!!!!!

Morata and Kante  missing but we should win this but I reckon it will be a lot tougher than we think. 'Woy the Boy' will see to that. Batman, Hazard and Pedro upfront. Luiz in midfield. Christianson Dave and Rudiger at the back. We need all three points. Let's hope we  get them. COME ON YOU BLUES !!!

Edited October 14, 20178 yr by TheBluesBrother

Line ups?

Please play Bats upfront. None of this false number nine nonsense.

Batman starts

Team to play Crystal Palace: Courtois, Alonso, Cahill, Luiz, Azpilicueta, Moses, Fabregas, Willian, Bakayoko, Hazard, Batshuayi

Subs: Caballero, Rudiger, Pedro, Musonda, Zappacosta, Christensen, Scott

Why Willian instead of Pedro?

A bit disappointed that Christensen doesn’t start.

tough game this and fully expect palace to score their first goal of the season a 1-2 win

Not a great line up

willian not deserving of his place over Pedro 

christensen unlucky Luiz should of been pushed into midfield imho

Christensen straight back to the bench after being our best defender over a busy period, why am i not surprised.