..as a defender with his blocking and hassling there is no better, but going the other way is his and our problem, he will be a thorn for their attack do not worry and he will frustrate the crap out of them.

Liverpool odds on for the win.

Liverpool now being talked about as serious title contenders.

What could possibly go wrong?

Palace come racing out the blocks and go into a quick 2-0 lead, final score 3-1 Palace. Thats what could go wrong!

If we can manage to keep it tight then we could get something from a set piece. The difference nowadays is that we have Bentenke and with Liverpool struggling with crosses that could be a big factor. I imagine Klopp will focus on stopping us using the wings on the basis we've been pretty ineffective through the middle, but Townsend could do with a good game as he's been off the boil in the last two games. As others have said, Dann could be a key figure if he's fit.

I'm going to go with 1-1

Personally I'd park the bus and try and catch them on the break at least fir the first half. They always come out of the traps quickly and I think if we go toe to toe from the off, we could get hammered. Sadly I dont think AP will ever park the bus.

Positive start by palace followed by some sloppy defending. 0-1 at half time. 0-3 final score.

I hope Puncheon gets the call. I won't forget what he did to them at the Gerrard show when we were supposed to lay down and die at the feet of the great one. He certainly pissed on their chips that day and it might be that he'll be the man to try to create something just behind the forwards down the middle.

When we lost to the Irons it was like looking at Wimbledon all over again - route one, looking for Big Ben. We need more guile to add to Benteke's threat. Punch, on song, can provide that.

If he plays, 2-1 Palace. If not 0-2 Liverpool.