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Gordon is a switched on guy, he’ll know Barnes is in form and he’ll have to work for his spot back in side, and also he needs to add the finishing that Barnes is great at. I can see Gordon working on his finishing religiously in the summer and be a better player for Barnes form.

Would love it if we bounced off a win, but expecting a real dogged game where a point for us will be celebrated like a win and be like a defeat for Villa which will crush them for rest of season. Fast and crazy start by us, take advantage of those tired legs, similar to the cup final.

Has a player ever had more impact for a club after not joining than if he had joined? Like what more could we have done with him than win a cup and be currently 3rd? Whilst he’s helped us to 2 goals and 4 points that could get us UCL. Win the cup still, be 3rd or even 2nd and still be in FA Cup?

Was mentioned earlier in season when we was playing within ourselves if it was a case of a new fitness regime that was tailored towards players peaking in April, instead of flagging. Appears to be the case, which is a good basis for next season and Europe.

Theres would be Mateta shot from 6 yards centre goal that Tino blocked and the header from 2 yards out that their own player blocked. As usual xg required alongside other stats/over time, not standalone.

Had a weird dream last night that we sold him in summer (club wasn’t in the dream), but when he came back he scored, done the lawnmower celebration and fans were going mental

Convinced him and Longstaff are just on a farewell tour, and Eddie is ensuring where possible they both get appearances because it could be their last.

I mean as much as Murphy form is insane, and he’s had some highs in previous season and high performance metrics, we can’t get misty eyed and change RW approach. The form will drop off, so will still need that top RW and can’t fall into the trap we done with Almiron. Just Murphy has proved he can be a solid squad player and relied upon when needed over next season maybe two if his physical output remains (he’s now moving into his 30s don’t forget). Said it last season when Trippier was linked away he could be the back up RB, and maybe that could be the option for 27/28 if Trips stays for one more season. Means we can manoeuvre for other positions in meantime.

Think there’s a fair realism that come Chelsea game, we will be 5 clear of 6th at worse now. Where a victory takes them out of it and requires Villa to be flawless in their final 4 games to overtake us. Draw with Villa, beat Ipswich, it’s ours IMO.

Can’t wait to see him turn up for England.

Fuck it. Parish is a cunt, so any taunting at Palace is worth it.

Couldn’t ask for a better night.

Playing ‘Palaces’ song at the end

He touched it! First milestone achieved.

Has Wilson touched the ball?

Yea, got a spark back so I assume he’s in a good place off the pitch which would be nice.

I think these subs (and previous games) is a signal they’re off in summer and every opportunity possible they’re getting a game as it may be last one if a future game is really tight.

Longstaff and Wilson instead of Miley and Osula will rattle people (me included )

He’s about to come on

Daft tackle That’s him off for Miley now.

Schar 100% going to crunch Lerma.

That’s naughty by Lerma, Burn rightly having a go.

Then he scores that finish

Happy to take Isak / Murphy / Joelinton off, then Tonali / Tino bit later on.

This game is ironically suited for Wilson.