Like several others would be more optimistic if CB was playing.
(Who would have imagined people saying that 4 weeks ago!)
Expect a narrow defeat 0-1, 1-2 (so GD not -) but hoping we can still manage a point.

Biased then??
Several Livarpool defenders jumping like Benteke did the other night, but they will be given free kicks because its only little old Palace, Salah will dive in the box (as usual) and be given a penalty (without a VAR check), Zaha will be hacked to the floor in the box twice and be yellow carded for the first (diving) sent of for the second (diving again) and Klippety Klopp will have a heart attack on the pitch due to the early kick off

Edited by the silurian (18 Dec 2020 8.36pm)

Agreed. However, If Liverpool play their customary high line then Batshuayi playing off the last man (and staying ONside for nice) could cause them problems. I don't see Ayew being much of a threat. Much will depend on how Wilf and Ebere work together.

In the corresponding fixture last year we were very unlucky to lose. We played well and unless my memory is playing trick (sadly it does sometimes - tempus fugit etc.) Andros gave Robertson a torrid time and we gave a good account of ourselves in attack (unlike the disaster at Anfield after 'project restart').

Prediction? 2-1 to us

If we get a point I would be happy. I am also (I cant believe I'm saying this) disappointed that Benteke cant play.
Someone has got to stay on Mane & Salah and we generally will need to be on tip top concentration all 90 mins.. no silly fouls Luka just outside the area please.

Following Palace since 25 Feb 1978

Fulham gave them a game last Sunday and so will we! COYP!

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I can't be rid of them too soon'

We had a right good go at Spurs who, despite losing to Liverpool in the week, are playing terrific football. Had Benteke been available, there is no reason why we should not have threatened Liverpool. They're not the same without van Diyk, who always had Benteke in his pocket. I'm afraid Ayew carries no sort of threat against opposition like this (would be delighted to be proved wrong). Mane always scores against us. 0-2? 1-3?
But when we are not being dire (Brighton at home!)we can still cause an upset. I just don't think it will be tomorrow. Spurs, W. Ham (away) and Liverpool could have been no points from nine so things could be worse.