“Do not go over the top, it is the first win after a worrying period with two draws so the team desperately needed the win”, he told reporters in response to their words of praise.
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The Eagles will be looking to do the double over the fallen Premier League champions, having beaten them 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.
Uncertainty continues to surround the managerial positions at Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City but reports suggest those clubs would all overlook the likes of Pardew for a more high-profile name from overseas.
“To come in when the club were in a relegation battle, and not looking great to be honest, he’s turned it around and made a really good side”. And now as they bid to start the new year, they face Crystal Palace on Sunday.
“It wasn’t really like us”, McArthur said.
Palace, clearly affected by the third goal, struggled to get in behind a Chelsea defence which had seldom been troubled throughout and we saw the game out with little fuss. Find us on Facebook too!
“We are playing for our futures, of course, ‘ insisted the Belgian”.
“It was one of my worst games for Palace. Everything can change very fast, we just need the results”. When they get the ball they know to play. “I’m just disappointed I couldn’t do more for the team”.
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew rued the absence of Bakary Sako, Connor Wickham and Dwight Gayle following the 3-0 loss to Chelsea.
Former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino also believes the task will be beyond Hiddink’s men. “We don’t need to add a lot of quality of players”, he added because the squad is “blessed by nature with big quality”. Mikel says the team needs to keep working in their ways to maintain these good performances along with good results in the league.
Guus Hiddink addresses rumours of Didier Drogba’s return to Chelsea, saying they must respect his MLS contract. I think John Obi can be one of the key figures in bringing back that balance, ‘ Hiddink said.
Howe has been given the green light to splash the cash this month to make sure the Cherries Premier League dream lasts more than a year – with highly rated winger Juan Iturbe already joining the Dorset-based ranks.
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‘The manager has said some things that he wants us to do, some different aspects of the game, ‘ said Courtois.
