I deduce that a one-word summary of the Palace performance would be: "sharp".

Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)

Wilf with a screamer.

Thanks, hopefully playing soon

Wilf again from penalty.

A good & fairly comfortable win, needed minutes for 1st teamers CD is looking better by every game. As for Tekkers, I know it was offside, but, really? Thought Wilf spent most of the game trying to beat himself(&losing) lovely 1st goal, good pen.

Now for next week, when everyone is available(well, almost everyone, 2 keepers down & Olise).

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

Points of note for me from the game,
- Ferguson played central defender in the first half with Tomkins at right back
- Doucoure played the first half as the deepest midfielder but in the second half moved to take Ferguson's position in central defence
- Zaha played well and showed some good skill throughout
- It was my first live view of Ferguson, Plange and Doucore.While it's difficult to make an assessment from a friendly Doucoure didn't appear to be the physical powerhouse I was (perhaps incorrectly) expecting.
He keeps his position and plays simple passes, but likes time on the ball which he may not get in the Premier League.
The first half midfield of Eze, Schlupp and Doucoure would not be a first choice for me in the Premier League and we lacked the power, energy and physicality that Kouyate, Mcarthur and Gallagher between them bring.
I thought our midfield play improved in the second half today with the addition of McArthur and Hughes.
It will be interesting to see the lineup v Montpelier when the other players return.
Overall the squad is looking good and there are likely to be one or two additions.