It’s been said on here Arsenal’s confidence is ‘through the roof’ but they could also start feeling the weight of expectation and pressure this brings. They might also think “Palace are due a win and sod’s law it will be against us at crucial time…”

This will be a good game as long as Paddy is brave and instructs them to go out there and play their arses off. If he tries to be cute and the instruction is to defend to catch them on occasional break this Arsenal team will kill us by at least 3 goals.

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The beatings will stop when morale improves.

Must admit I've never been optimistic about today's game, but strangely, whilst I don't expect us to beat them, I am looking forward to seeing how Paddy changes tactics and who he picks to start.

I'm hoping to pick up a reasonable stream because it should be a fascinating game and I'm certain we won't be thrashed. Another draw would be as good as a win for me.

Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.

“This is a crisis, a large crisis.... in fact if you have a moment, it’s a 12 storey crisis, magnificent entrance hall, carpeting throughout, 24 hour portage , and an enormous sign on the roof saying “This , is a large crisis” - Edmund Blackadder

Yep. I was impressed with Southampton’s fight, never say die attitude and attacking mentality.

Over to you Palace. Show us what you’ve got.

The beatings will stop when morale improves.

My only prediction for this game is that the Arsenal fans will be singing Vieira’s name. Shame it’s not at Selhurst. A thank you banner for PV in the Holmesdale would have been a nice touch.

Parish is culpable.
Failed to offer the post to Howell,Cooper,who all failed his criteria.
Not doing badly,eh Steve??
Failed abysmally in the last two windows,even though Textor,pledged apparently,£30 m at his disposal for signings.
Ever grateful that he saved the Club,but time for him to move on.