I almost didn't go, due to family reasons, but glad I did as it was another impressive display for 60/70 minutes. As others have said, would have been happy with a 2-2 draw before the match and certainly would have been when we were 1-0 down. But, losing so late on, again, felt like a defeat.

I couldn't see the McArthur challenge but by all accounts it deserved a red, in which case I would have been very happy with the point.

Be interesting to see how we do against Newcastle and in our November games. These really are the matches we should start to pick up some wins. If we don't, it will be a frustrating season however beautiful the football is.

It's worth repeating that The Emirates really is a library at times.

It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses.

Glad being proved wrong delight to watch the palace
Never thought I'd see such a positive team again
Gave a football team a lesson
Lovely to watch.
Wish Refs would prove me wrong.
At least occasionally.

I would have brought Schlupp on to carry the ball forward

Yes, this was my reckoning too. Powerful runs forward putting pressure on their defence. Instead we ceded the midfield and allow them to pressure us. One for PV to mull over.

What does last night mean for our front line against Newcastle? Both strikers scored, Olise again contributed when he came on. I doubt Benteke and Edouard would have been PV's first choice front line, but was forced with Zaha out. I don't think that Ayew is justifying his place in the team, when you look at what Olise is contributing per minutes played. A good problem to have I guess. Maybe Wilf doesn't get straight back in the team. Maybe Olise starts.

I agree. Similar to the situation against Brighton where we won a throw near halfway line but ref gave the infamous free kick. Small margins

Edited by Spiderman (19 Oct 2021 11.24am)