That's the spirit ! but totally unfounded optimism. 'Header from a corner'? Yes, Cahill got one from Eze against Newcastle but do you think Benteke would get anywhere near ? Possibly the new guy would and I really hope he gets a goal soon otherwise he will be dragged into the mire of a hopeless, demoralised side.

Aside perhaps from Eze being allowed to play in a freer role I just can't see us scoring with the totally ineffective midfield Mr Hodgson persists in fielding. Luka, Kouyate are shocking, Reidewald at least shows some effort.

Without Zaha a 0-1 (if lucky)or 0-2 is indicated and we can't expect Guaita to perform as Martinez did for Villa. (I'd give Butland an outing anyway)

Man and boy Palace since my first game in 1948 sitting on my dad's shoulders

we have a week's rest and I expect a bounce and a bit of fighting spirit, a courageous 1-1 draw. COYP.

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

without the two macs and schlupp we only have Kouyate Luka and Jairo as out and out midfielders and making a solid midfield three out of what's available is no easy task, Luka's out of sorts and they don't really sit together naturally, I'd like to see us play those three with Eze and Ayew either side of a single striker

Solly March is a big injury blow for Brighton. They will struggle to replace him at left wing back.

Burns will be part of the back 3 as Webster is injured.