Crystal Palace have a great opportunity to drive up the table next week against rivals, Brighton and Hove Albion. The two teams sit just three points apart in the league, with just Newcastle United between them in the standings (Sky Sports).
But this season, fans want more from this fixture. They don’t want to see the players bottle it like last year. When the club’s official Twitter account posted a match preview, the fans responded by reminding the players of the match’s importance.
Just turn up this season as we didn’t last season & then the players worked hard to keep them up
— Jed_Die (@Jed_Die) December 10, 2019
Please don’t blow it lads
— CPFC Lewis (@CPFCLewis_) December 10, 2019
We turning up this time?
— WarrenB (@WarrenAJB) December 10, 2019
Let the players know
— george (@GLPALACE) December 10, 2019
Are you worried about the match against Brighton?
No
Yes
One fan begs the players to respond while another calls on Roy Hodgson to fire them up. He hopes the English manager can inspire a winning mentality in his team.
I beg you palace, please win
— Robbie George (@RobbieGeorge123) December 10, 2019
Why do we always bottle it against ‘rivals’?
Roy fire them up this time— Jay Raven (@JayRaven17) December 10, 2019
What do we think?
Each game in the Premier League has importance. For many teams, the result of one match can determine whether a team stays in the league or gets relegated. However, in this instance, it means so much more. The fans want to beat their rivals. They are begging for it.