There's a strong case for fielding an unchanged side against Crystal Palace tomorrow. Marko Arnautovic might be our best and most physical striker, but after a fine performance against Liverpool it would send out a message that if you play well you stay in, by fielding an unchanged side.
Javier Hernandez worked hard and did well early on against Liverpool, firing just wide and producing a good save from Alisson, while Antonio was tireless throughout and took his goal well. A little humility would also be good for Arnie. I'm sure he will be needed at some stage to offer some physical threat to Tomkins and Sakho, but I'd play the same side for the first half at least.
Meanwhile I'm a little worried by the immutable law of the ex at Palace. Assuming that Tomkins and Kouyate will both score against us, and that Batshuayi will also inevitably score as we failed to sign him on loan, we're going to have to score four to win!
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