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You are probably right. Pulis will start with Jerome and then bring one of the speed merchants on when the opposition tires. So expect a 'controlled' (boring) first half.

If he drops Delaney or Gabbidon it will be out of order. Neither of them deserve it as both have been immense for Pulis since he came in and I feel it would send out the wrong message immediately. Pretty sure it will be:

Speroni (Out of order if dropped)

Ward (been immense, cant drop him)
Gabbidon (been immense, cant drop him)
Delaney (been immense, cant drop him)
Parr (Can only be swopped for Moxey, both have been good)

Jedi (say no more)
Ledley (KG has been the best player in this role but wouldn't say he has cemented it so would give Ledley the nod)

Ince (Bolaisse hasn't delivered, yes he has some tricks but feel Ince is better quality and has goals in his locker)

Puncheon (been playing v well, No more pens though)

Chamakh (Best in this position)

Jerome (this is my and probably TP's real dilema), he has had chances but hasnt scored them so he couldnt argue if dropped but we still don't have options - Murray to come on with 20 mins to go.

Maybe I missed it but I am surprised no one has gone for Dann at left back. I believe he played a few times there when he was at Birmingham.

Why wait for this ? Their central defence will be slow at the start. Need the speedy types for this game not the brutes. Can't see a lot difference in their defensive line up from the Cup game when Bannan, Williams and Gayle all played. Frontline/attacking midfield should be Puncheon, Ince, Chamakh and Gayle.

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Think Ince and Ledley will make their debuts, hope Bolasie is used only as impact player. Except for his strength, smile and commitment seems to have no football-brain and lack the basics of a PL player. Scott Dann on stand-by if either of the central defenders have a blip or are too hot (yellow card).

This, but with Gabbidon in for Dann. Not fair to drop Danny.

Feel bad not having Yala in there somewhere, but that is a scarily good lineup!

Really thing we should go for an attacking game today, hit them from the off looking for an early goal. Then spank em 4/5-0.

Safety will be sorted in a couple of weeks. European push next season.

Then the world.