The starting lineups of both sides are as follows: Home team: Crystal Palace, head coach: Tong Yi, formation: 4-2-1-3 Goalkeeper: Maignan Four defenders [from left to right]: Cancelo, Upamecano, Fan Double defensive midfielder of Dick and Carvajal: Casemiro and Kante Single attacking midfielder: De Bruyne Three forwards [from left to right]: Gnabry, Ronaldo and Mbappe Visiting team: Ever Dayton, head coach: Campbell, formation: 4-2-3-1 Goalkeeper: Pickford Four backs [from left to right]: Baines, Michael Keane, Jagielka and Kenny Double midfielder: Cabaye and Schneiderlin's three forwards [from left to right]: Lookman, Sigurdsson and Lennon Single forward: Benteke's game, the Crystal Palace fans naturally attach great importance to it. But it didn't give the Evertonians any good looks.
Before the game even started, the Crystal Palace fans roared crazily, criticized the Everton fans, and gave them a blow.
This is our home stadium, Tongyi Stadium! Here today, our Crystal Palace must win. And when we went to away games in the past, Evertonians were even more ruthless.
Therefore, Crystal Palace fans really will not give Campbell face today. There were even some extreme Crystal Palace fans who even scolded Campbell, even more harshly, saying that Campbell was a traitor and a villain!
These people sprayed Campbell completely. When Campbell just walked into Tongyi Stadium, these fans were roaring and cursing wildly, and Campbell's face turned dark at that time.
However, Campbell did not explode. He could understand the Crystal Palace fans. Tong Yi came over, patted Campbell on the shoulder, and said calmly: "Don't worry, these are nothing to you who are well-informed, right?" Campbell nodded slightly, indicating that this was indeed the case.
What scene did he not see when he was at Arsenal? These are small scenes. Campbell looked at Tong Yi gratefully and said, "Thank you, teacher! But I'm sorry, I still have to take away the victory in this game!" Tong Yi chuckled and said, "Really?" Campbell nodded firmly. "Of course!" Tong Yi nodded and said, "Then I'll wait and see! I hope Everton won't disappoint me!" After saying that, Tong Yi patted Campbell on the shoulder again, and then immediately turned around and walked towards his own stand.
Tong Yi can feel Campbell's confidence, but to be honest, he is really not optimistic about Everton.
Everton's recent results are actually not very good. They haven't finished adjusting yet. How can they compete with Crystal Palace, which is now in full swing?
No chance at all! In the last round of the game, Everton played a better game. After falling behind by two goals, they actually pulled back three goals in a row to defeat Watford.
After this game, the morale of the Evertonians was high. Unfortunately, there was a half-month break and the international match day arrived, so the morale of the Evertonians was not as good as it was then.
Moreover, although Everton reversed 3-2 in that game, it also showed that Everton had a big problem, otherwise it would not be 0-2 behind.
Can Everton really threaten Crystal Palace in this game? To be honest, Tong Yi doesn't think so. Even the Crystal Palace fans at the scene didn't think so. They felt that the Evertonians did not have such strength.
Moreover, some media reporters in the stands are not very optimistic about Everton. Crystal Palace is really too strong this season. If last season is added, Crystal Palace is currently undefeated in 50 games, 18 consecutive games. Win!
Is this result enough to be proud of the Premier League? As far as the current Crystal Palace is concerned, they are really strong, and Everton really has no chance to defeat Crystal Palace.
At least at this time, there are really not many people who think Everton can beat Crystal Palace, and even only Everton's own fans and Webster in the stands.
Of course, there are some people who may support Everton, those who are looking forward to an upset. To be honest, most people think that Everton has little chance of being upset in this game.
Crystal Palace must win this game. And currently, the Crystal Palace players are also very confident, and they don't think the Evertonians will have a chance.
Of course, they will not underestimate Evertonians. Because before the game, Tong Yi had emphasized it to them many times.
First of all, Everton is indeed showing signs of improvement. They just won the last round, and their morale is high. Secondly, Everton's head coach is Campbell, and Campbell is very familiar with their Crystal Palace team.
With these two points in mind, Crystal Palace cannot underestimate the Everton team. Especially the second point. Therefore, the Crystal Palace players really don't dare to underestimate Everton.
Also, Everton's lineup is actually pretty good, at the mid-level level of the Premier League.
It is even possible to qualify for the European competition, but the current results do not reflect their true strength.
No one knows when Everton will break out and regain its due strength and level. It's hard to say that the Evertonians got back to their form in this game against Crystal Palace.
Therefore, Crystal Palace still needs to be on guard. Crystal Palace naturally takes this game seriously.
At this time, referee Anthony Taylor directly blew the whistle to start the game.
The first team to kick off was the Crystal Palace team, and the Crystal Palace team naturally attacked fiercely from the start. De Bruyne in the midfield sent the football directly to the feet of Gnabry on the wing with a long diagonal pass. As soon as Gnabry received the ball, the opposite full-back Kenny immediately pounced on him and intercepted the ball. In front of Nabri.
His positioning was very particular, directly blocking Gnabry's cutting line, and slowly moving his body towards Gnabry, not giving Gnabry the space and distance to change direction and break through.
Gnabry did not force a breakthrough at this time, but quickly pulled the football back, and then quickly pushed the football back to De Bruyne.
And he immediately turned around and rushed towards the bottom line quickly. It seemed that a one-two was coming. Kenny also turned around immediately and quickly chased Gnabry.
Unexpectedly, De Bruyne still pushed the football to the left, but instead of passing it to the forward Gnabry, he passed it behind Gnabry.
Because Cancelo has already rushed forward. Cancelo, who rushed forward, certainly did not stop the ball, nor did he give Kenny a chance to turn around and defend.
He immediately made a pass and quickly passed the football into Everton's penalty area. Suddenly, Everton fans were terrified, it was dangerous!
Campbell on the sidelines was very angry and roared loudly at Everton's defensive players, especially Lennon on the wing. At this time, you should retreat and stick to Cancelo. Why did you miss him? ?
It is really dangerous for this ball to leak! Everton fans became nervous and stared at Ronaldo in the stadium.
Yes, Crystal Palace center Ronaldo rushed up quickly, jumped high, and smashed the flying football with his head.
Keane in front of him was a bit passive. Although he jumped up immediately, it was obvious that his jumping height could not be compared with Ronaldo.
It's over, Everton fans are heartbroken. With a bang, Ronaldo overwhelmed Keane and hit the football hard. The football shot quickly towards the Everton goal.
The ball was really fast and flew straight to the upper right corner of the goal. The Crystal Palace fans jumped up excitedly and waved their arms excitedly to celebrate the goal.
With a snap, Pickford jumped out from the side and lifted the football out of the baseline with one palm. The cheers of the Crystal Palace fans at the scene stopped and they could not make any sound for a moment.
Pickford made a superb save on this goal. He is worthy of being England's national goalkeeper. He has something to offer.
Tong Yi kept shaking his head. This goal was indeed a bit unlucky, otherwise the goal would have definitely been scored!
Who could have known that Pickford would burst out with such powerful energy at this moment and make a great save?
Originally, Tong Yi thought that this goal would definitely be scored. It's a pity, this is really a pity. However, this goal gave the Evertonians a disincentive. Those Everton fans who were clamoring before the game should be able to recognize the reality, right?
In this Crystal Palace, you Everton are really not good. You Everton have no chance in this game. Our Crystal Palace will definitely win this game.
Bang bang bang! Tong Yi gave applause to the Crystal Palace players in the stadium. They played well.
If they continue to play like this, Crystal Palace will definitely win this game. Tong Yi is very confident! Corner kick, Crystal Palace got a corner kick opportunity.
Cancelo ran into the corner kick immediately. He was also very concerned about this opportunity. He thought this was a good opportunity.
Although this guy Keane is extremely talented, he is still young. There is no way to compare with Ronaldo. This corner kick opportunity is very good and he can score!
Cancelo immediately raised his hand and signaled to the Crystal Palace players in the penalty area. The Crystal Palace players all understood that they were going to ambush Ronaldo with this goal, and this goal was all centered around Ronaldo.
And Ronaldo understood it in an instant. He nodded slightly towards Cancelo and glanced at Keane.
Indeed, compared with Ronaldo, Keane is still too young. Campbell was very nervous on the sidelines and immediately shouted into the stadium, reminding the Everton players to pay attention to defense and follow up on their own people, especially Ronaldo and Van Dijk. These two are the most important players. So heavy.
Tong Yi also turned his head and glanced at Campbell, his eyes seeming to say: "You understand very well?" The Crystal Palace fans at the scene were very excited and looking forward to it.
Their Crystal Palace corners never disappoint. At this moment, Taylor blew the penalty whistle.
Cancelo in the corner took a deep breath, then took a running start, rushed to the football, and hit the football hard with one kick. The football flew upwards rapidly and quickly spun into Everton's penalty area.
In the middle of the penalty area, Ronaldo and others jumped up immediately, spotted the football flying from the sky, and smashed it hard!
With a bang, Jagielka hit the football in the penalty area. But the football neither flew out of the baseline nor out of the penalty area.
He just touched the football, and the football shot backwards quickly. The Evertonians immediately turned their heads and screamed in horror.
Because they saw Mbappe jump up quickly, throw his body out, stretch his right leg desperately, and barely touched the football that was flying over. The football changed direction slightly and flew in immediately. into the back corner of Everton's goal.
The football hit the bottom of the net hard, and a wave of waves instantly spread from the bottom of the net. The ball went in, a good start! The Crystal Palace fans at the scene exploded instantly, jumping to their feet, screaming and roaring with excitement.
The game has just begun, and Crystal Palace scored a goal. This shows that the strength gap between the two teams is still very large, and Everton has no chance at all in this game.
In this game, our Crystal Palace will definitely win.
"Beautiful and difficult follow-up shot! Mbappe showed his super sense of smell in front of the goal and his outstanding ability. This goal is really beautiful. Congratulations to Crystal Palace. I think Crystal Palace should not win this game." Too difficult!" BBC Sports commentator Mortensen roared excitedly.
Campbell was stunned when he saw the ball on the sidelines. They were not very lucky in this game.
