Crystal Palace v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread

[Toronto Villa]

Tough game. But it will be a fast open game. Villa specs on we'll win 2-1, a draw won't be a bad result.

[CT Villan]

This will be a difficult one and a draw will be a great result. If we are very lucky, we can play a fast counter-attacking game and win.

I'll go for a 2-1 win...Gestede and Sinclair for us, Ian Wright for them.

[Ron Manager]

I too will go for a 2-1 win for us. A result that would do the feelgood factorat VP a whole lot of good.

[PeterWithesShin]

1-1

[damon loves JT]

Has darren woolley called it yet? I agree with whatever he thinks

[*shellac*]

I rather live in a Villa than a Palace.

Them 1 - 2 Us

Geoff Thomas for them.

Ayew x 2 for us. 

[Ron Manager]

Is the one known as 'Barry Messi' still on their books?

[Hookeysmith]

Would take a draw now - really think we will be fine long term but at the moment too many new faces who are nowhere near fitness levels needed in a strange, to them, and tough league

[peter w]

I've grown to quite like Palace as I live and work amongst them. Gutted that I'm not going to be able to make this one. 3-0 them.

[supertom]

Tough game. I think an entertaining draw. 2-2.

[Legion]

0-2

Gestede
Traore

[KRS]

Our new players are going to wonder whats going on...apart from playing at the magnificent Villa Park, they've played at arguably the 2 worst away grounds in the PL.

This is a big test for us and possibly the hardest game so far. All things considered I'd be happy with a draw, but unless Traore plays then I don't see us offering anything going forward again...in which case we'll lose.

[KRS]

SSN: Jack expected to be fit; Gil to be assessed due to groin strain.

[usav]

I see nothing but a loss here, sorry.

[silhillvilla]

I think we are a better away side and hence I see us winning this 1-0.
My logic.
Palace will fancy this and will be quite offensive in their play, I think we can repel their attacks and play counter attack quite well . The players especially the new boys I think will also be less nervous and more expansive in their play away from B6 for a few weeks.