I say this without any knowledge, but I can imagine whatever verdict is given to Man City (whenever it comes) will go through reams and reams of appeals, so I can’t see any points deduction taking effect this season.
But you’re right, for all sorts of reasons we want City to beat Palace.
We sit high up and camp outside the opposition box, creating almost zero real chances. Then we lose possession and allow a pacey counter attack that our aging, slow defenders can't deal with.
I think with CH in that season, a) the remit was very different, b) the squad was a lot more limited and c) he personally had a lot of credit in the bank.
At that stage, I was still in the phase of just being satisfied being in the PL. Granted, that B’muff and Cardiff sequence was horrific but...
I know I’ve said it a few times on this thread, but I’m just not enjoying this iteration of the Albion under FH. Personally that hasn’t happened since SH’s brief spell.
Yes we’ve had some great results this season, and a decent cup run, but largely I’ve not enjoyed the style or the constant...