Match Thread Everton vs Crystal Palace - Saturday 28th September - 15:00

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We have played better and lost, we will play better and lose again this season. First half was really bad. 2nd half intensity much better. Mangala solid, not sure Doucoure has done enough to replace Tim in the team. Disappointed in Dyche just seeming to suddenly have him as 5th choice midfielder. But good problem to have I suppose. Linstrom was the fall guy for that first half, he delivers a mean deadball but pace of the game is a problem for him still.

I agree. First half way terrible. Second half was a professional performance with a few moments of brilliance. Barring injuries to key players I think we'll be fine this season. We have quite a few new players bedding in or playing in different roles so hopefully there is lots of room to improve