Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa Pre-Match

[Footy-Vill]

One of the best performances last season under Gerrard when we went and won comfortably outplaying them.
I think would be something similar though with a higher threshold for physical challenges can balance game out.
Still think we will beat them we're been very good away from home generally with Gerrard as he sets it up just right.

Bournemouth?

Well yes I think reasonable rather than very good then. But also it's good signs from last season.
In fact 12 matches away from home  under Gerrard last season we won 6.
And drew 1 so over half the matches we did not lose so that's reasonable away form all things considered.

Bournemouth was a blip and can get funny results start of the seasons against a promoted side.
We were undefeated all pre season. All away matches.
Of the last two prem matches then away under Gerrard
We were 2-0 up against Man City and were very good for the majority.
And before that comfortably beat Burnley who were fighting for lives.
I think we have shown decent tactics and performances in these away matches particularly.
I would reiterate that the Palace away match first half was a commanding performance.
No reason not to show that again.
We're a better side now too.

[chrisw1]

Man for man I think our team and squad is better, but Viera has got them very organised and playing really well.  I'm expecting a loss.

[Bobby Boy]

Tough one to call.

Feel like we could be on the wrong end of a 2-1.

[Flin5tone]

2-1
Concerns all over the pitch as last weeks good performance (still made hard work of it) appears to be papering over the cracks .

Ings for Villa and a mistake by Martinez for their winner

[Brazilian Villain]

Never have a good feeling when we play there.

I know what you mean. However with just one point so far and Citeh away next, the pressure will really be on them to get a win from the game, so the first goal could be more key than usual.

[Paul.S]

If we play Buendia and Bailey either side of Watkins then we have a chance. The possession based slow passing game of the last 2 games won’t work. For me, this suits our squad much better.

[Ads]

Martinez

Cash
Chambers
Mings
Digne

Kamara
McGinn
Ramsey
Emi

Ings
Watkins

[Risso]

We went 1-0 up with Coutinho on the pitch last week, and scored the second when Buendia replaced him. Similarly we were shit against Bournemouth with Phil playing, and remained just as shit when Emi came on. The idea that we do or don't have a chance depending on which one of them plays isn't true in my opinion.

[ventnorVillain]

1-1 and we will all be happy with a point but not with the performance, the starting line up or the substitutions.

[Tayls_7]

I'm glad the onus is on them to push forward.  The way Eze was finding Zaha on the break against redshite was very impressive.

[pauliewalnuts]

I bet he starts with Buendia on the bench.

[TonyD]

Palace will be way tougher than Everton or Bournemouth. 
So need to improve on the Everton performance to stand a chance of getting something from the game. 
Palace clear favourites with the bookies.

[Footy-Vill]

Palace will be way tougher than Everton or Bournemouth. 
So need to improve on the Everton performance to stand a chance of getting something from the game. 
Palace clear favourites with the bookies.

That's good to hear for value gamble if anyone feels confident in backing us.
I'm utterly convinced we'll win with the right selection. Its a feeling.
Last season we outplayed them away and I think SG will know exactly who to set up with and the game plan to beat them. I find Palace still quite predictable and unable to hold the ball much so they could be turned over in transition.
But I can understand why people may feel less confident in playing them though they haven't won a game this season.
And were second best at home to Arsenal and couldn't beat 10 man Liverpool when leading.

Up the Villa.

[gpbarr]

Everton and Bournemouth threw 10 players behind the ball, exposing our lack of creativity. The thing is - Palace won’t do that as they’ll fancy their chances against us - which actually suits us well. So long we are solid at the back (that’s a big if) this game should suit us.

But he’s got to get pace into the attack so we counter quick - that for me means he must start Ramsey over Luiz, Buendia over Coutinho, and Bailey into the game somewhere (perhaps 2nd half).

Martinez
Cash
Chambers
Mings
Digne
Kamara
McGinn
Ramsey
Buendia
Ings
Watkins

[Legion]

Good shout. I'd go for Bailey over Ings though.