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Work has restricted free time to write up a full @PlanetFPLPod #CPFC preview article.
So, as my last thread went down so well, I thought I’d quickly draft up another, this time more focused on the Eagles.
So, as my last thread went down so well, I thought I’d quickly draft up another, this time more focused on the Eagles.
Palace had a dreadful Project RestartSeason should have been cancelled at the timeHave invested in youth.......unusualUndefeated in preseason....2 clean sheets out of 4 gamesNo major exits....so farNow let’s have a look at some #FPL options...
Guaita (5.0m)
Really awkward price for Guaita, reflects his 1.6% ownership.
0.5m less and you’ve got preseason faves Ryan & McCarthy, or 0.5m more and you’re in the likes of Pope & Henderson.
7th best last season, must mean better option than Alisson/Ederson? 
Really awkward price for Guaita, reflects his 1.6% ownership. 0.5m less and you’ve got preseason faves Ryan & McCarthy, or 0.5m more and you’re in the likes of Pope & Henderson.7th best last season, must mean better option than Alisson/Ederson?
Mitchell (4.0m)
More likely of the 4.0m defenders to be playing in GW1, as although PVA is back training, the opening weekend may be too soon.
Mitchell has shown great potential & valuable mins in preseason, he’s a future starter, but a short term option atm.
In my team.
More likely of the 4.0m defenders to be playing in GW1, as although PVA is back training, the opening weekend may be too soon.Mitchell has shown great potential & valuable mins in preseason, he’s a future starter, but a short term option atm.In my team.
Ferguson (4.0m)
Was sure he’d be starting RB, but injury adds doubt.
Could miss a few GWs, if they go well defensively then Roy would be hard pressed to make changes at back.
Ownership has dropped significantly, so shouldn’t be risk of having a price drop before debut.
Was sure he’d be starting RB, but injury adds doubt.Could miss a few GWs, if they go well defensively then Roy would be hard pressed to make changes at back.Ownership has dropped significantly, so shouldn’t be risk of having a price drop before debut.
Zaha (7.0m)
The annual question of “is Zaha worth it this season?”, probably a wait & see for me atm.
Transfer rumours are quiet...he’s not going to Everton 
Great preseason form - 2 goals + 2 assists
Point to prove after disappointing returns last campaign
The annual question of “is Zaha worth it this season?”, probably a wait & see for me atm.Transfer rumours are quiet...he’s not going to Everton Great preseason form - 2 goals + 2 assists Point to prove after disappointing returns last campaign
Eze (6.0m)
Cheaper option to Zaha?
14 goals + 8 assists in Championship last season
Apparently given Townsend’s No.10 shirt - big show of faith in a new young recruit to take an established teammate’s number
Has been given ‘freedom to play’ - suggests floating role
Cheaper option to Zaha?14 goals + 8 assists in Championship last seasonApparently given Townsend’s No.10 shirt - big show of faith in a new young recruit to take an established teammate’s numberHas been given ‘freedom to play’ - suggests floating role
Riedewald (4.5m)
Bit of a wild shout this one
Will he get loads of points? No. But, he has put in some impressive performances in preseason, so could he force his way into a regular CM spot
Can also play LB...he could be threat to Mitchell
Doesn’t believe in tight shirts
Bit of a wild shout this oneWill he get loads of points? No. But, he has put in some impressive performances in preseason, so could he force his way into a regular CM spotCan also play LB...he could be threat to MitchellDoesn’t believe in tight shirts
Ayew (6.0m)
Will start up front either as a No.9 or alongside Wilf.
Highest points scorer of 6.0m forwards (132)
9 goals + 3 assists last season
More support up front should mean not dropping back as far
Will start up front either as a No.9 or alongside Wilf. Highest points scorer of 6.0m forwards (132)9 goals + 3 assists last seasonMore support up front should mean not dropping back as far
Batshuayi (6.0m)
Batman Returns 
Available for selection
Match fit
Scored brace for Belgium
Likely to start on bench, and come on 2nd half
Will become 1st teamer, but WITH Ayew or rotating? 
Batman Returns Available for selectionMatch fitScored brace for BelgiumLikely to start on bench, and come on 2nd halfWill become 1st teamer, but WITH Ayew or rotating?
Injury Updates
Eze - Groin | 75% - start on bench
PVA - Shoulder | GW4?
Sakho - Thigh | GW3?
Ferguson - knee | no return date
Cahill - thigh | no return date
Tomkins - thigh | no return date
Benteke - Ankle | no return date
Wickham - other | no return date
Eze - Groin | 75% - start on benchPVA - Shoulder | GW4?Sakho - Thigh | GW3?Ferguson - knee | no return dateCahill - thigh | no return date Tomkins - thigh | no return date Benteke - Ankle | no return date Wickham - other | no return date
#BGW1 Lineups
Ideal v Likely v Roy’d
New signings Eze & Batshuayi will more than likely start from the bench
Roy isn’t one for much change, so stick with XI from last friendly
Could get Roy’d with Luka coming back in CM, with Jäiro moving out to LB, Mitchell to bench
Ideal v Likely v Roy’d
New signings Eze & Batshuayi will more than likely start from the bench Roy isn’t one for much change, so stick with XI from last friendlyCould get Roy’d with Luka coming back in CM, with Jäiro moving out to LB, Mitchell to bench
Hopes for the Season
Bring couple more young faces into the squad
Keep defence solid
Nail down the counter attacking threat
Find a way to play Ayew|Bats|Zaha|Eze together
Challenge for top half
Score. More. Goals!
Become FPL assets
Bring couple more young faces into the squadKeep defence solidNail down the counter attacking threatFind a way to play Ayew|Bats|Zaha|Eze togetherChallenge for top halfScore. More. Goals!Become FPL assets
