3-1. They are just too strong in all departments and although we have brought in a lot of players and reduced the average age we still need time to gel which will take a little more time. This a free hit basically for us as we are expected to lose which may/should help the team.

Enjoying getting up later and not having someone who knows better than me (apart from the missus of course).

I really can't see us beating them at their place first game of the season, but I expect us to play with verve so they have to work hard for their win.

However, I'm more excited about tomorrow's match than I have been at the start of a season for a very long time.

Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.

Anything Can happen first game of the season.

I think that if it was in 4-5 games time then it's Chelsea's game to Lose, but optimistic that because of this we may get something from the game.
Feels like there's a good buzz and belief around our team at the moment, hopefully that will translate to a good performance.

Optimism: Chelsea 0-2 Palace
Reality: Chelsea 2-0 Palace

"It was a Team effort, I guess it took all players working together to lose this one"

True, so EFA!

We're trying a new system and I'd love to see it work, but something tells me they'll be too much for us.

I would absolutely love Geuhi to start and make them really regret signing him.

So I manage a Workshop which provides a safe learning environment for blokes struggling with PTSD and other mental health issues. Being a Palace fan isn't listed yet.

I"m going against my usual predictions against these wealthy Russians play thing and go for a half glass empty home win! This way, I either have a 100% win record on here if they win, or am happy with an away win or draw- so it"s win win for a change.

Playing the European champions with new manager and some new players not easy, a draw would be great, i think six games in and we will get a realistic idea of what season we will have, i am interested to see if Mateta or Benteke starts

Guita
Ward Guehi Kouyate Mitchell
McArthur Jairo Schlupp
Ayew Mateta Wilf

I suspect

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn