They very much looked a team decimated by injuries however the three points was the most important thing.

Eze looks unfit still, or not 100%, but both he and of course MO looked absolutely class today. It’s the best I’ve ever seen JPM play for us and was very encouraging.

I’m massively relieved and thrilled. Well done lads, much needed but deserved win.

COYP!!!!!

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

Everyone knows Roy's history of late subs and I doubt he will change his approach until we have a greater safety margin than perhaps todays wins gives us?
However, only just now during the pre KO to the Man U/Forrest game have the studio pundits pointed out that Erik XXXX had to introduce two youngsters, Garnacho an teenager Mainoo, who according to Michael Dawson, "we may not have seen for two years had injuries not forced his inclusion"
Yes, by all means exercise caution Roy, but what's the point of bringing subs on in the 89th min?

Give Ozoh and/or Franca a run v Arsenal - nowt much to loose!

Absolutely, a decent reactive manager will know who he’s going to sub on and off as soon as he sees his counterpart react. Palace looked knackered and Roy did nothing, very similar in fact to previous games and our awful season record of 9 points dropped in last 15 minute performances.

We were obviously running on fumes after the same players playing Weds then today and Brentford’s injection of pace and bringing on Maupay in particular almost swung the game back in their favour.

For those who say Roy is an amazing manager and wise old owl, he sure looks lost and unsure when it comes to seeing games out. I don’t subscribe to the idea that none of our bench is capable of coming on and seeing the game out because half of the bench have been starters at some point in the season.

Admittedly been rather negative here last few days but a great win today and Olise had a fantastic game.

This win by no means puts Hodgson safe and clear of criticism however I'll never not be happy at a win and very much hope we can build on this into the new year.

Olise left the field early clutching his hamstring. Was in tears at the end and consoled by his team mates. Roy was warned by the Medical Team three times not to overwork him. Hopefully it’s not too long this time.

we would have lost , work with what you have not what you wished you had