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Good point on the CB line too. Fofana tried to support in this game by moving up further front to support the attack, not quite Rudiger levels, but still enough to provide an extra body in attack. The passing from the deep midfield and center back is not as ambitious enough, yet, IMO. I think Maresca might seek to improve on this

Wow. Maresca really calls it like it is. No BS. Really like that from the manager, but can't imagine it wins him too many fans up top.

Had one glorious run in the game where he had the Palace defenders at his mercy, but produced a weak effort at goal. Hope Maresca makes Felix channel his ability to create openings for other players instead of trying to do everything himself. Not saying he can't finish a move himself, like he did against Wolves, but IMO he is at his best drawing defenders and creating space for other decisive attackers like Palmer.

Plus in the second half, Crystal Palace did a good job of forcing Palmer to drop back too deep to receive the ball, where he would have a tougher time influencing the final third. He is our strongest (and sometimes our only) creative outlet. IMO, it was a mistake to remove Neto, even if Mudryk wasn't terrible. Felix was also ineffective. And Madueke dropped off. Hopefully with Neto & Sancho settling in, and Nkunku gaining some match sharpness, things can improve in future games

Clearly just a profit maker. Which is still good. No wages paid., and still turned a profit.

I hope he doesn't fall prey to their shenanigans.

Sanchez positioning really awful. So off center, he never gave himself a chance to save that

I'm liking Fofana's little forays into enemy territory. Makes a big difference if a CB can add to the attack

Well done. FA and PGMOL gave Palace the chance to get rid of their red card target., before he ruined their grand plans

Wtf...how is this Hughes character still on?

Hope Colwill's knock is nothing serious. Good first half nonetheless. Could have been 2 goals further up than just the one too. And of course, another consistently inconsistent referee. What's new?

What a sweeping move. Madueke taking his form from last game., genius pass by Palmer. Seems like Enzo is also better adjusted in this role, as 2nd CM.

First win in the Molineaux in 5 years. What a way to do it.

Madueke still working hard. 10/10 performance, regardless of the free kick give away

Veiga really strong on the ball. Would definitely like to see him play more minutes.

And Veiga and Nkunku coming on. This keeps getting better.

Well, that's the question about Felix's end product answered then, lol 1 match 1 goal already.

Wow. Take a bow sir Felix

Caicedo left in a heap, and the challenger gets the same punishment as did the player who mouthed off at the ref. Such consistent refereeing

Nice press by Felix.

Weak ref.

Ah a yellow card to Cucurella as well to even things out. Well done ref.

I swear...if the ref doesn't even issue one card to Wolves for this..

And now Felix, this should get even more interesting

A lot of the one touch passing by Jackson and Palmer is helping set up our attacks. Very fast.