Keep your head in the sand. You are the perfect supporter for this dire squad. I'm just trying to be realistic. Existing in the Prem just to be in the Prem is no real existence. What is the goal? Some type of infusion is needed in to this lifeless squad.

When I look at those below us, knowing our schedule (to be fair I haven't looked as theirs), I see teams who would fancy having to chase Palace in the standings.
NF - playing much better than CP at moment.
Leeds, far more energetic. Yes they stink defensively but their players still seem engaged
Southampton - playing so much better than Palace.
Wolves - seem to be playing better.

If I was to list those teams finishing 16-20, it is Palace, Bournemouth, Leicester, West Ham and Everton in whatever order but please let Everton go down. :-)

Don't understand all the rants about today's performance. Thought that we had a good game and with a little bit of luck we could have got something out of it. And luck is always required to get a result at Stamford Bridge for us. As much as I was upset by other performances recently I have difficulties to critizize the squad and PV today.

I hope so, two footballing facts, when the ball is in the opponents half they wont score, and the more times you get the ball in their box the more chances you have to score, simplistic, but true.

“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

Is Dave Bassett still alive

“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

Agree. But can you really believe two such players will be arriving next week? I go back 9 years to when Pulis took over. The players he had then were not as technically good as the current squad and he did not have Wilf. The catalyst for change he seemed to bring though was organisation, discipline and strong mental attitude (plus admittedly a handful of new players). He had leaders in the side like Jedinak which also helped. It was enough for an 11th place finish and it seems that only a similar change in approach will work this time. Can PV make such a change though?

Why? Why Jeffrey Schlupp? He does one thing well, running at the goal and shooting. He can't pass, he loses his man, appears lazy at times. After Hughes' performance in the cup (one of the only positives in that sh#t show) he is inexplicably dropped again. He comes off the bench and suddenly we're more aggressive and pushing Chelsea.

Other than that, after a fairly even first half it was clear in the second half we needed a focus up top but that didn't come until we were 1-0 down. If Vieira doesn't trust Edouard or Mateya then sell or loan one of them and bring someone else in. Zaha is not a striker and for all his hard work Ayew doesn't score.

Olise and Guiata stood out in amongst some average performances. We weren't awful but we need more. The only hope for Wednesday is United eat some dodgy fish for the in-flight meal.