We did so well to contain United and a point was ours for the taking.
Chelsea ,however, are a totally different proposition and are on a fantastic run with their 10 wins in a row.
I can only ,sadly, see a heavy defeat facing us at 3-1.

3-1 to chelski

Another Damien Diagonal - Total Football

If we defend sensibly we might do what West Bromwich nearly did and hold them to 0 - 0 until the inevitable kamikaze attempt to win the game by buggering up our defence in the last few minutes.

1 - 0 to them.

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Perhaps an early K.O. won't suit them. Perhaps they may be a bit complacent. Perhaps we will witness a miracle.
Perhaps we might win.

Palace 4 Chelsea 9 and those in denial claiming something to cling onto. Maybe a lot of throw ins, corners, or possession stats across the back 4 in our own 3rd.

And I wouldn't be surprised if Wilf is tried at def mid and Townsend is allowed to play on the right, at right back.

Pardew claims on tv in the tunnel it was an entertaining match and the investors will see the potential. Then the investors appear from the side with Parish and he's asked to leave via the gap in the stands as there's an uber cab with the clock ticking and enough time and money has been wasted.

COYP

1-7 and Pardew still isn't fired!!