Tricky one

Yet again we have drawn a side who are in form. The calendar really is against us this season. Quietly confident though. We have the knack of making teams look bad.

They will be ceding possession to us and looking to hit on the counter and through set pieces and keeping Cornet quiet will be key. Our press will be less relevant than in other games as they are unlikely to compete in midfield and it will come down to how well we unlock the defence.

Team?

Guaita
Ward Guehi Andersen Mitchell
Olise Kouyate Gallagher
Edouard Tekkers Zaha

We'll need Tekekrs for aerial ability and he's done a good job as focal point in attack. I'd go Olise (assuming Eze not fully match fit) as able to unlock the defence with Gallagher slightly further back in Macca role. Some argument for Schlupp instead.

4-1 Palace, bar injuries, the top six awaits

“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

We lost twice against Burnley last season, so it is time for revenge. But it will be a tøugh game with a lot of work for our two central defenders. Happy with a draw, really.

I agree with others .. Burnley we seem to struggle against. If our back line keep them quiet our midfield and forwards should score some goals.
I am going for a hard fought 2 -0 win for the Eagles.

COYP

Record crowd 51,482 - The Whitehorse was rocking - Second Div Champs 1978 - 79 ... 'wot a night !

Burnley 1 Palace 0

Reading that Eze might make the squad for Burnley I decided to remind myself just how good he is [Link] This show reel doesn't even include his two solo goals and yet it is still all killer no filler. I think I'd forgotten just how good he is.