We will lose

Lawro has tipped us to win

He is almost always incorrect about Palace (mainly down to the fact he pretty much always has us to lose)

. . . & LiVARpool

This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.

I heard Shlupp is out (build up of yellow cards) and this has dented my optimism a little as I think his energy over the last few games has gone a little under the radar.

Might this be an opportunity for Eze?

I really hope the players will be as revved up for it as the fans will be. I think this will be a lot more difficult than some of the pundits are predicting.

We’re a decent side on our day so fingers crossed!

COYP

Will Everton burst our bubble ? They will be filled with enthusiasm energy and confidence with a nothing to lose attitude after their result against Newcastle. We will have to be on top form to overcome them. It is the Cup anyones guess as to who will win. I lean towards a 2-1 victory for us . COYP

2-0 Palace - Mateta scores again!

I disagree. They expanded a lot of energy last night and only have a couple of days to recover. We have had 2 more. They are only too aware that they are still in big trouble so, even without recognising it, are likely to try to play within themselves. Cup success could be an unwanted diversion.

We will want this. PV won't allow complacency after a great performance against City to assume this will be easy.

I anticipate a controlled and dominant performance in which we build carefully, safely and slowly, making them chase and tired out. Score early, 3-0. 0-0 at half-time, 2-0. 0-1 at half-time, 2-1. We will win!

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