I've seen a few Cardiff games this season and what they lack in quality they almost make up for in spirit. They get a lot of balls into the box and their Icelandic midfielder has a huge throw on him. However, technically they look like the weakest side in the PL.

We will undoubtedly dominate possession and it will probably be a case of whether we can break down what will likely be a very defensive set up from Cardiff and whether we can manage their quick wingers when they break. Had we not beaten Man City a draw against Cardiff would have been a bad result, but now there is less pressure on this game to win it, albeit a defeat would be a very bad result.

The only change to the lineup I would make is bringing Kouyate in for Schlupp, who despite his goal does not seem to have the same desire to chase things as the rest of the midfield.

Correct. We arguably had the easiest first ten fixtures in the league other than Everton (bar the Liverpool game) and totally naused it. The win against City was typical Palace. A win against Cardiff now really would put us back on track and is much more important for me than City.

Typically, we'll probably lose 2-0.

I don't think we will be complacent for Cardiff. I do however think that the boys may be knackered after the physical and emotional exertions at City. I thought that Wilf looked injured for most of the game.

I really would like to see Sorloth start to offer some hold up play and free up some space for Andros and Wilf, if he plays.

I would certainly settle for a scrappy 1-0 win.

And this is what, over the years we have struggled to do. Probably why our away form is better.

Maybe we should set up like we did vs City. And let Cardiff come at us...then we can counter!
A typical banana skin game at Selhurst.

I think the team will be very aware of the dangers of complacency and our history of falling into that trap, especially so soon after the Burnley/Brighton episode. I think we will dominate as we did against Burnley but having finally started to convert the chances could end up getting a hatfull. We are at home, with a boxing day crowd behind their team who have just beaten the champions. It could be very good fun.

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